termites
There are two types of termites found in our area. These are:
Pacific Dampwood Termite
As their name suggests, these insects will only inhabit damp or rotting
wood. These insects will commonly infest rotting logs, fence posts,
deck posts, and garden ties. They will also infest homes if there has
been severe moisture issues, or prolonged soil to house contact.
Treatment for this pest consists of, replacement of damaged wood, and
correcting the cause of the moisture problem. Our company can apply
a residual treatment to new timbers to help protect against reinfestation.
Sub Terranean Termite
This insect is less common in our region, but is far more destructive.
These insects will live in the ground beneath your home. They will then
begin to feed on the sill plates of your home. They will then work their
way up into the studs of your house.
How do I know if I have sub-terranean termites?
The first sign of the presence of this pest is their mud tubes. These
insects only travel through these tubes. You will commonly find these
mud tubes on the ground level or crawlspace area of your home. They
are commonly found around the hotwater tank or next to the baseboards
in the ground level of the home. These tubes are made of granular dirt
and or sand. When you disturb these tubes you may be able to see opaque
white grubs, these are the worker termites. Another sign that these
insects are infesting your home is the presence of flying reproductives. 
The reproductives are quite small and black with wings that are twice as long as the body. They resemble
small flies and are commonly mistaken for flying ants. If you suspect
you have these insects call our company for a free estimate.
Treatment for this pest involves drilling and injection beneath the
slab of your home.