Professional Pest Control Services in Burlingame, CA

There are four (4) wood-destroying termites in Northern California: dry-wood, subterranean, damp-wood termites, and powder post beetles. Dry-wood termites are the most common termites found. About 78% of structures inspected each year are infested with this type. Subterranean come to about 26% and damp-wood and powder post beetles about 2%. Dry-wood termites leave piles of droppings or pellets near their nest. They also swarm on warm days, leaving the nest to breed. Swarmers look like red ants with wings. They have a redhead and a long brown body. Subterranean termites are ground dwellings and build tubes to access their food. Look for mud tubes or swarmers in the spring months. Subterranean swarmers look like tiny black water ants with wings. The easiest way to identity flying ants from termites is to check the insect's wings. If the wings are short, stubby, and end at the insect's rear end, it is a flying ant. If the wings are long, tear-shaped, and twice the length of the insect, it is a termite. Also, hollow wood is an excellent indication of termites.

Yes. All work performed, except tent fumigations, are by employees of this company. Each person is licensed and bonded, and we carry workman's compensation for every employee. Due to the large number of multi-unit projects we do, such as apartment and townhouse associations, we also carry extensive liability coverage.

Identifying the presence of termites is not easy - they do not advertise their existence. Knowing what types of termites are present is even more challenging. Understanding what to look for makes the job easier, but to be sure about their existence takes an inspection by a trained professional. There are three termites found in California: dry-wood termites, damp wood termites, and subterranean termites. Dry-wood termites live in dry and deadwood. Damp-wood termites live in wood that has high moisture content. After these termites enter a home, they may migrate to dry wood once the moist wood supply runs out. Subterranean termites live underground and build mud tubes to travel into buildings. Controlling termites should be done by professionals.