Termite Damage & Treatment Guide
Learn to identify termite damage signs, infestation evidence, and what each treatment process involves — so you know exactly what to look for and what to expect.
Drywood Termite Damage
Learn to identify frass pellets, kickout holes, hollow wood, swarmer wings, and gallery damage from drywood termites — the most common termite threat in Southern California.
- Hexagonal frass pellets near windowsills or baseboards
- Small kickout holes in painted or bare wood
- Discarded swarmer wings after a flight event
- Hollow sound when tapping structural wood
- Smooth-walled galleries inside exposed wood
Subterranean Termite Signs
Subterranean termites cause more structural damage than any other pest. Identify mud tubes, joist damage, and swarmer activity before it becomes costly.
- Mud tubes on foundation, walls, or pier blocks
- Damaged or sagging floor joists
- Swarmers emerging from slab joints in spring
- Bubbling or uneven paint on walls
- Packed soil inside hollow wood members
Tent Fumigation Process
Whole-structure tent fumigation with Vikane gas is the gold standard for widespread drywood termite infestations. 100% elimination in one treatment.
- Full tent sealed over the entire structure
- Vikane (sulfuryl fluoride) gas introduced under pressure
- Licensed fumigator conducts clearance testing before re-entry
- Typical 2–3 day process from tent-up to re-entry
- Effective against all drywood termites, including eggs
No-Tent Orange Oil Treatment
XT-2000 Orange Oil injected directly into confirmed termite galleries. A proven no-tent alternative for localized, accessible infestations.
- Precision drilling at gallery access points
- XT-2000 injected under pressure directly into galleries
- Drill holes patched and finished after treatment
- No need to vacate the property
- Best for localized, confirmed infestations
Heat Treatment
Chemical-free thermal treatment raises wood temperature above the lethal threshold for termites. Same-day re-entry — no chemicals, no fumigation tent required.
- Propane heaters raise room temperature to 135°F+
- Wireless thermal sensors verify lethal temps throughout wood
- Effective against all life stages of termites
- Same-day re-entry after treatment completion
- No chemical residue left behind
Borate & Preventive Treatment
BoraCare borate treatments on bare framing lumber provide decades of protection against termites and wood-boring beetles. Ideal for new construction and renovations.
- Applied to bare framing before drywall installation
- Penetrates wood fiber for long-lasting protection
- Also effective against wood-boring beetles
- Low toxicity — safe for occupants after drying
- Recommended during remodels and new builds
Inspection & Detection
California-licensed structural pest control inspectors assess your entire property — attic, crawl space, and all exterior wood — and provide a written WDO report.
- Whole-structure inspection: attic, crawl space, exterior
- Written Wood Destroying Organism (WDO) report
- Honest treatment recommendations — no upsells
- Free inspections for homeowners
- All inspectors California SPCB licensed — CA License #PR7791
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Recognize These Signs in Your Home?
If you see frass, mud tubes, hollow wood, or swarmer wings, contact us immediately for a free inspection.