Did you know that according to Consumer Affairs, termite infestations affect nearly 600,000 homes annually, resulting in more than $5 billion in property damage and termite treatment each year? Termite infestations are a serious threat to the integrity and safety of your home, but getting rid of them doesn’t always require fumigation and tenting. While...
What is Termidor? Termidor is the most widely used termite product in the industry and works against drywood, subterranean, and Formosan termites. It is a nonrepellant. In other words, Termidor does not repel or turn away termites because it is undetectable to them. They can’t see it, taste it, or smell it, so they have...
If you have a termite infestation, you should never turn it into a DIY extermination project. Why? Well termites are finicky creatures, and they may end up relocating and recolonizing if you don’t wipe them out in one fell swoop. That’s why it’s crucial to locate the entirety of the colony, and to ensure that...
Termites are a nuisance. They call our homes their own. They devour walls, and leave behind waste. They cause billions of dollars worth of damage per year within the United States alone. In short, these pesky pests are just that: pests. It’s essential to eradicate these pests as soon as possible to protect our property...
Termites are relatively docile creatures. They just eat wood after all. However, when you have enough termites, and that wood happens to be the frame of your home, the common termite can be a real danger. Termites can damage homes to the point where they’re no longer structurally sound. That truth is further concretized in...
Termites! These small, wood-burrowing pests strike fear in the hearts of homeowners everywhere. Despite their small size, termites can cause serious damage to buildings and, if left unattended, will chew through your home like it is an all-you-can-eat buffet. Here at Hi-Tech Termite Control, we don’t want any of our Los Angeles-area residents to have...
Non-toxic, alternative treatments are an ideal solution to pest problems. However, the options are few and far between. Usually, folks will have to resort to pesticides and tent fumigation to eradicate pests, including termites. Fortunately, we’ve created an alternative to those harsh chemicals: microwave termite treatments. Our XTerminator 4.0™ microwave treatment option penetrates the subsurface...
If termites invade your home, they might look less like individual termites and more like a masticating, moving mass, with wishes to chomp through everything you hold dear. But in truth, not all termites are created equal. Much like humans, termites have their own social hierarchy that helps them thrive in their given ecosystem. Here’s...
Termites can survive just about anywhere. It doesn’t matter if it’s rainy or sunny, dry or humid, indoor or outdoor, city or country — termites will find a way to survive, and they’ll certainly find some food to eat. But what conditions do termites thrive in? Unfortunately, conditions are perfect here in Southern California, where...
We’ve discussed in a previous blog about how safe microwave termite treatments can be for your San Diego property. Not only are they safe, but they’re also incredibly cost efficient. Combining safety with cost effectiveness makes this the preferred treatment of our exterminator team, and once you’ve seen what it can do, you’ll be a...
