If you’ve ever experienced or witnessed a termite infestation in Orange County you know how destructive they can be — from demolishing siding to compromising the structural integrity of your home — these tiny creatures can cause big damage. When left alone in the great outdoors, termites are actually very advantageous to our environment, working...
Termites thrive on wood, and that’s a scary thought for any carpenter. Termites are especially prevalent here in California, and there are species of drywood, dampwood, powderpost, and subterranean termites in the state. So, how can carpenters protect their shops? What’s the best way to keep termites from infesting your valuable lumber and projects? Well,...
Dampwood termites are prevalent here in California, specifically Pacific dampwood termites. They thrive in, as you may have guessed, damp wood environments. If you live in a particularly moist climate, and that moisture has not been mitigated throughout the lifetime of your home, your home may be susceptible to infiltration from dampwood termites. Be mindful...
It’s an unfortunate truth, but spring and summer mean termite proliferation! With summer in full swing, termites are thriving and their numbers are rising here in Southern California. That means it’s as imperative as ever that you have your home inspected for termites. If there’s a termite infestation that’s sprung up in your home, it’s...
If you are planning on selling your home or property in Orange County, you’ll probably need to perform a termite inspection. While you aren’t required by California state law to perform an inspection, most buyers, lenders, and even real estate agents will require you to have one. This is really for your own protection; you...
While Hi-Tech Termite Control offers both tenting/fumigation extermination and microwave extermination services, we must admit that our microwave extermination option has unique benefits over tenting and fumigation. Let’s look into some of the benefits of opting for our microwave termite extermination services — as always, you can count on Hi-Tech for alternative termite treatments, we...
In Southern California, it is not unusual to see swarming termites in the spring, especially after a rain. Swarming is what drywood termites typically do when they sense the time is right. It’s also one of the most obvious signs that you have termites in close proximity to your property, if not in it! Seeing...
Termites Express Concern as Termite Control Company Approaches 20 Years of Termite Eradication! In the termite business, it takes the perseverance of, well, termites, combined with the best business practices to make the 20-year mark. Hi-Tech Termite Control is nearing that milestone with a recommitment to innovative techniques and technology, such as their pioneering microwave...
Hello Readers, Today we’re going to talk about termite damage and what to do about termite damage. What is termite damage? What does it look like? Can it be repaired? Each year, termites cause significant damage to structures and crops in the United States. Experts estimate that homeowners spend billions of dollars annually to treat...
Hello Readers, A question we often get at Hi-Tech Termite Control of Souther California is, “How do I know if I have termites?” Well, dear readers, that is a good question. I’m sorry to say that most of the time, without a professional inspection, you won’t know the answer until a colony has established itself...
