Termite Situation Guides — Southern California

Termites When Buying a Home

Discovering termites during a home purchase is stressful but common in Southern California. Understanding what the WDO r...

Termite Treatment Before Selling

A proactive termite inspection before listing your home gives you control over timing, cost, and negotiating power. Wait...

Termite Inspection for Escrow

California real estate transactions move quickly. Our CA-licensed inspectors provide Section 1 and Section 2 WDO reports...

What to Do After a Bad WDO Report

A WDO report with active termites doesn't have to derail your transaction. Most Southern California infestations can be ...

Saw Flying Termites (Swarmers)

Winged termites (swarmers or alates) inside your home are a strong indicator that a mature colony is already established...

Found Termite Droppings (Frass)

Small hexagonal pellets (resembling coffee grounds, sand, or sawdust) appearing beneath window frames, eaves, baseboards...

Found Mud Tubes on Foundation

Pencil-width tubes of mud on your foundation walls, exterior walls, pipes, or wood members are the most visible sign of ...

Wood Sounds Hollow When Tapped

Tapping on wood that returns a hollow, papery sound instead of a solid thud is one of the most common ways homeowners di...

Termite Structural Damage Found

When termites have caused structural damage — damaged sill plates, compromised floor joists, weakened rafters or posts —...

Blistering or Bubbling Paint — Termites?

Paint that bubbles, blisters, or peels without an obvious water source near the floor level or above slab penetrations m...

Termites Found in Attic

Attic framing is the most common location for drywood termite infestations throughout Southern California. The combinati...

Termites Found in Garage

Garages are among the highest-risk areas in Southern California homes for termite activity. They contain significant woo...

Termites Appearing After Rain

Both drywood and subterranean termites commonly swarm in Southern California in the days following warm rain events. If ...

Neighbor Had Home Tented — Am I at Risk?

When neighboring homes are fumigated, displaced termite swarmers may attempt to establish new colonies in adjacent struc...

Just Moved In — Should I Get a Termite Inspection?

The WDO report from escrow reflects conditions at inspection time — often weeks before your move-in date. A fresh inspec...

Older Home Termite Risk

Southern California homes built before 1980 have faced 40–70+ years of termite pressure. Understanding the specific risk...

Termites in New Construction

New homes in Southern California are not immune to termite infestation. Drywood termites swarm into new attic framing wi...

Termites in a Rental Property

California law treats termite infestations as a habitability issue. Landlords have specific obligations, and treatment m...

HOA Termite Inspections

HOAs in Southern California face unique termite challenges: shared wall construction, HOA common area responsibility, an...

Termites in Multi-Unit Properties

Termites in duplexes, condos, and apartment buildings require a coordinated approach. Treating one unit while leaving ad...

Termites in Commercial Property

Commercial properties in Southern California face the same termite pressure as residential — with the added complexity o...

Termite Warranty Expiring — What to Do

An expiring termite warranty doesn't mean your protection ends — it means it's time for a renewal inspection. Here's wha...

DIY Termite Treatment Didn't Work

Store-bought termite sprays, borax treatments, and hardware store "termite killers" are almost never effective against e...

Are Termite Treatments Safe for Pets?

Protecting your home from termites while keeping your pets safe is entirely possible. Here's a clear breakdown of which ...

Termite Treatment Safety During Pregnancy

If you or someone in your household is pregnant, you may have concerns about termite treatment chemical exposure. Here's...

Getting a Second Termite Inspection Opinion

Termite treatment prices vary significantly between companies. If you were quoted a high price or felt pressured into tr...

Termite Damage and Insurance Claims

Most standard homeowner's insurance policies do not cover termite damage. But proper documentation of treatment, damage ...