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Termite Armageddon: The Battle Between Humans and Conehead Termites

Conehead termites (Nasutitermes Corniger) or as previously called “tree termites” are a Caribbean native species that is starting to invade North America, primarily in Broward County, Florida. It is believed that they arrived in the United States inside a shipping container or pallet which traveled through the termite’s native range. They are a very destructive […]

Fumigation Preparation Checklist

Structural fumigation is a very effective way of controlling Drywood Termites. However, due to its toxic nature there are a number of precautions that need to be taken. Today we will guide you through the information that you need to know before your fumigation begins. 1. Remove Food / Medicine a. All food items that […]

FAQ: 10 Most Frequently Asked Questions about Structural Fumigations

Many of our customers are full of questions when it comes time to perform structural fumigation on their home or property. We understand that they are worried, as the whole place will be filled with gas shortly. However, we are here to let you know that it is 100% safe and that it is a […]

10 Termite Prevention Tips for the Average Homeowner

There are three main types of termites that attack structures and residencies in southern California. These would be Subterranean, Dampwood and Drywood Termites. Unfortunately, if you own a property around here, then you probably already know this and the costs that they can incur. The best defense against all types of termites is being proactive. […]

Security During Structural Fumigations

Drywood termites in San Diego and in California are a wood destroying organism that will infestate your property at one point or another. Many times drywood termites will get inside of your property beyond the point of them being able to be treated locally (Commonly via a Spray Treatments). At that point, the best way […]

Boat, Yacht and Water Vessels Fumigation

Boats, Yachts and Water Vessels are not immune to wood destroying organisms because they are in water the majority of the time. Speccially drywood termites, which love the soft woods that are used in the framing of a large number of vessels. In other cases it will be wood boring beetles, dry rot or even […]

Realtors: Are you protecting your clients from possible hidden costs?

Structural pests are known to cause over 7 billion dollars of damage each year in the United States of America. A vast majority of these infestations go undetected over time, only creating more damage and adding cost to the repairs. This probably leaves you and your clients with important and unanswered questions like: In what […]

Section 2 Items on Termite Reports

On termite reports there are many times items that are marked as Section 2, but what exactly are they? On complete inspections licensed termite technicians are not only looking for termites and other wood-destroying organisms but also for areas that if left unresolved will possibly attract or give easy access to wood destroying organism infestations. […]

Termite Swarmers in San Diego County

In San Diego county there is a constant battle between humans protecting their properties and termites trying to do their job as intended by nature. This is because the majority of the houses and structures, which are regularly made out of softwood, like Douglas fir are a perfect target for them. The job that the […]

Boats and Water Vessels WDO / Termite Inspection & Control

All water vessels like boats and yachts are susceptible to infestations by wood destroying organisms including termites, if they used wood members in to build them. Many of the newer boats as well as the majority of older vessels are constructed on their majority of a soft wood like pine or red wood, with certain […]