Is Pressure Treated Wood Termite Resistant?
Termites can be a nightmare for any homeowner in California and, despite California building codes requiring the use of pressure-treated wood. But does the use…
Termite Control
Structural Wood Located Near Plumbing Should Be Inspected Regularly for Subterranean Termite Damage
Western subterranean termite populations reach plague-level proportions in many urban and suburban areas of southern California, and this species is often recognized as the most…
How Residents Can Determine if California Homes Have Sustained, or Are Likely to Sustain Termite Damage, and How Homes Are, and Could Be Built to Resist Infestations
Pest control companies in California are required by law to file a wood-infesting insect report form with the state’s structural pest control board for every…
One Single Home in Ventura County Can Become Infested by Workers From Multiple Western Subterranean Termite Colonies
One Single Home In Ventura County Can Become Infested By Workers From Multiple Western Subterranean Termite Colonies Despite their tremendous abundance in the natural environment,…
How Do Pest Control Professionals Determine if the Structural Wood Within Homes Is Vulnerable to Termite Attack
The most economically significant termite species that can be found in Southern California are well adapted to thriving in arid and semi-arid environments, but this…
How Pest Control Professionals Search for Signs of Drywood Termites and Damage Wood Within Homes During Inspections?
Since California sees a relatively high degree of annual termite destruction, the state legally requires all homes to be inspected for termites before being sold….
How Are Delicate Drywood Termite Swarmers Able to Excavate Hard Lumber, and Do They Initiate Infestations Indoors and on Exterior Wood Paneling?
How Are Delicate Drywood Termite Swarmers Able To Excavate Hard Lumber, And Do They Initiate Infestations Indoors And On Exterior Wood Paneling? Unlike soil-dwelling subterranean…
How to Recognize Different Types of Mud Tubes That Termites Construct on Residential Properties
Several subterranean, drywood and dampwood termites can be found in southern California. Dampwood termites rarely cause substantial damage to structural wood within homes, but drywood…
How Subterranean and Drywood Termites Differ in Their Wood-Eating Habits
Subterranean termites dwell below the ground where the moist soil provides the insects with a never ending source of water. Drywood termites do not need…
How to Regulate Household Moisture for Subterranean Termite Control
How To Regulate Household Moisture For Subterranean Termite Control Several species of subterranean, drywood and dampwood termites inhabit southern California, and while all three of…
Why Are Whole-Structure Fumigations Frequently Used to Treat Drywood Termite Infestations, but Not Subterranean Termite Infestations?
Why Are Whole-Structure Fumigations Frequently Used To Treat Drywood Termite Infestations, But Not Subterranean Termite Infestations? Coastal cities in southern California see the worst termite…
Is It Necessary to Kill Termites Found in Tree Stumps, Dead Branches, Logs and Other Areas in a Yard Landscape?
Is It Necessary To Kill Termites Found In Tree Stumps, Dead Branches, Logs And Other Areas In A Yard Landscape? Your average California resident may…