Drywood Termites
Fumigation (tenting):
The process of irradiating Drywood Termites or Wood Destroying Beetles by covering and sealing a structure and releasing a gas (Vikane Gas) into the structure. The gas permeates the entire structure and can take up to 3 to 5 days after the fumigation to kill all termites.
Local Treatments (spot treating)
Drilling patterns into infested wood and injecting termiticides.The termiticides travels up the channels the termites have created, killing them on contact and leaving a residual behind.
Subterranean Termites
Since Subterranean Termites live in the soil, fumigation will not stop them. Subterranean Termites need to be treated at the soil level. In some situations they come up from under a concrete slab, usually through an expansion joint or a crack. This may require drilling through the slab at several points to inject the termiticides (Termidor) into the soil. Other situations may be less invasive and may require trenching and treating the soil around foundations or running a rod under the soil to inject under a footing or foundation area.
Fungus / Dry Rot
In minor fungus infections, the area can be scraped out and treated with a fungicide (Timbor), then filled and painted to protect the area. In more severe situations, the damage needs to be replaced and the surrounding area should be treated with a fungicide.The most important factor in dealing with fungus is to cut off the moisture source.After areas have been repaired or replaced, the area must be protected.Caulking end cuts or seams and painting is crucial.
Damage Repairs and Replacements
Saddleback Termite Control is qualified and capable of handling most damage repair and replacement needs.We will also prime all areas of repair for added protection.
Preventative Treatments
Living in Southern California, Termites and Fungus/Dry Rot are always going to be a concern.This is why it is important to protect your investment.One method of doing this is to treat all raw exposed wood whether its during a remodel where walls are opened, or it's exposed framing in the garage, attic or substructure. This will help prevent future infestations in those areas.It is an odorless and relatively non-invasive, cost-effective way to be proactive.
Maintenance Services
There are two types of houses - houses that have termites and houses that will get termites.Our work is guaranteed for 2 years on a Fumigation and 1 year on Local Treatment and repairs.The best defense, especially if you have a home 10 years or older, is to be diligent about regular inspections, treatments and repairs if necessary.Even if your home was fumigated 2 years ago, it;s wise to have it inspected again.This is an inexpensive way to make sure your not going to be eaten out of house and home.
