Termites have a history of over 130 million years on our planet and are commonly known as the “Silent Destroyers”. They are one of the most fascinating species of wood-destroying organisms and one that has been given a very important job: decomposing dead cellulose also explained as breaking down dead wood. However, it is very […]
Having a pest control treatment completed in your home or business might be required from time to time to control undesired pests. Even though the goal that we are trying to achieve is a good one you have to remember that all pesticides, even organic pesticides, are toxic to a certain level. For this reason, […]
Back in late 2019 no one expected that this pandemic was going to get so out of control. It started with hearing it on the news here and there, to having travel restrictions, to a semi-complete closure of the country. The pest and termite control industries were allowed to continue working as they are a […]
Although ants do not generally damage wood structures, there is one type of ant that likes to excavate the wood and create a dwelling out of this. Carpenter ants do not eat the wood, they only carve it using their strong jaws. Their galleries usually look like they have been sanded finely and most commonly […]
Powder post beetles and other wood boring beetles are second to termites in the destruction of structures made from timber (wood). The most common of them in the United States are from the family Lyctidae from the order Coleoptera, regularly called the True Powder Post Beetles. They get their name from the powder-like fecal matter […]
Dampwood Termite (from the Termopsidae Family) although it is not very common, it thrives in areas where there is damp wood – which as well as how they got their name. Their wings are a tanned median vein which runs next to the radial sector, and in order to survive, they require a regular source […]
Wasps in San Diego are a common pest problem, in both residential and commercial properties. They come into your property looking for food, a nesting site, a protected environment or sometimes by accident. From early spring to the middle of summer is the time when the nests are in the expansion phase and during this […]
The number one enemy of your structure during the rainy season is roof leaks. If not repaired on time it can cause extensive damage, rot and other moisture issues. You have to think about your roof as one of the most important parts of your structure, as it is the outer layer that is the […]
Living in San Diego has many advantages, like having the ability to travel from the ocean to the desert, to the mountains and back home in one single day. Unfortunately, because the California weather is so good, not only do we like it but also the termites and other wood destroying organisms. For this reason, […]
Rodent problems occur throughout the entire year and all of its seasons. For this reason, you need to be educated on their biology and what the best control methods are. This in combination with professional help like the one that our licensed technicians provide will guarantee that you get better results on a faster and […]