Termite treatment in San Diego County

Drywood termites leave dry, sand-like pellets (frass) and live entirely inside the wood with no soil connection. Subterranean termites build mud tubes from the ground up to the wood and need soil moisture to survive. The inspection identifies the species before treatment is recommended.

Not always. Localized drywood activity can often be treated with foam injection and borate. Fumigation is recommended when activity is widespread, multi-area, or when an inspector can't access all infested wood. We'll lay out the trade-offs so you can make an informed call.

Standard homeowners policies in California don't cover termite damage, it's considered a maintenance issue. That's why early detection through annual inspections is so much cheaper than waiting until you have structural damage.

Yes. A termites exterminator, pest control for termites, and termite treatment all describe the same work, and treating termites always starts from the inspection report rather than a phone description. Fumigation for termites is one option that report can point to, used when activity has spread through the structure, while contained drywood activity is often handled with localised injection or heat instead.

Local treatments come with a 1–2 year warranty depending on scope. Subterranean soil treatments typically last 5–7 years before needing renewal. Fumigation eliminates current drywood activity but doesn't prevent re-infestation, so annual inspections matter.