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Deciding on which termite control treatment is right for you can be confusing. The best thing to do is call one of our knowledgeable, friendly representatives at 800-901-1102. They’ll be happy to answer all your questions and explain all the different treatment methods to you. They can guide you through the process, ensuring you choose the most effective termite control method suited to your specific situation.
Termite Control Services
At Corky’s Pest Control, we offer termite treatment in Los Angeles to help homeowners protect their properties from costly damage. Termites are known to damage homes and buildings to the tune of billions of dollars every year. Drywood and subterranean termites are the most common species of termites in Los Angeles. Once they get into your home, they can attack any sources of wood in the vicinity, which is why you must take quick action. When you request our pest control services, we’ll select the termite control method that suits your specific situation.
Understanding Termite Infestations
Termites are highly social insects that live in vast colonies and undertake different roles to ensure their habitat survives. There are three castes that make up a termite colony, which include workers, soldiers, and reproductive termites. Soldiers focus entirely on keeping ants and other predators away from the colony. Reproductive members include winged termites as well as the king and queen. They allow the colony to grow. The workers are the ones that wreak the most havoc in homes. They are responsible for creating tunnels, feeding other members, and eating wood.
Termites tend to move to environments that are warm and humid, which is why they’re prevalent in Southern California. While all termite species can damage homes, the subterranean species is the most destructive one. These termites will create colonies near sources of moisture and dig small mud tubes to reach wood above ground. Because of how difficult it is to detect subterranean termites, you may need a professional termite control inspection to verify their existence.
Importance of Professional Termite Control
Termites are difficult to eradicate and are able to cause a lot of damage in a short period, which is why it’s highly recommended that you request professional pest control services as soon as you see signs of termite activity on your property. Termites tend to damage the structural components of a home, which extend to the walls, flooring, and foundation. Given enough time, termites can weaken your home’s structural integrity.
By requesting our professional termite services, you’ll receive:
- A professional inspection and customized treatment plan
- Expert knowledge of termite behavior
- Adherence to industry guidelines and regulations
- Ongoing monitoring and preventative measures
Corky’s Termite Treatment Methods
Here at Corky’s, we use a wide range of different treatments to eliminate termites at the source. Our treatments include fumigation and non-fumigation options. When you request termite pest control in Los Angeles, we can discuss these treatments and select ones that are right for your home.
Fumigation
Our fumigation services involve putting a tent over your home and then releasing a fumigant inside. By sealing your home, the fumigant will quickly spread to every crack and crevice beneath the tent. This is the most time-consuming service we provide. This method requires extensive preparation and is mandatory for inhabitants to move out for at least 3 days. However, it’s also highly effective. The termites in and around your home should be eradicated after we perform fumigation.
Non-Fumigation
From radar to heat applications, there are numerous non-fumigation termite treatments we can use to get rid of the termites in your Los Angeles home.
Radar
Radar detection is an efficient no-tent solution that involves moving a handheld device across your home in search of termites. Once termites are detected on the radar, we’ll administer local treatments that should get rid of all these pests. We guarantee our radar treatment service for four years.
Heat
Heat is an effective option if you’d rather avoid the fumigation process. It’s most effective for eliminating drywood termites that have already made their way into the wood around your home. Once we inspect your property and identify the location of the termites, we’ll apply the heat treatment without using chemicals or gases.
Our team will seal off the entire infested area before slowly increasing the temperature in the home to 125 degrees Fahrenheit. We’ll maintain this temperature for 30 minutes, after which all the termites in your home should be eradicated.
Local
Our local treatments are less time-consuming and can be applied if only small, localized areas of your Los Angeles home are infested by termites. Our local termite treatments include drilling tiny holes in the affected wood and injecting dry termiticide to eradicate the termite activity.
Subterranean
Subterranean termites are more common than other species, and their colonies are located under the soil, which is why fumigation and heat treatments may not suffice. For subterranean termite treatment, we will dig trenches around the affected house and spray a liquid termicide product. Whenever a termite touches or ingests the termiticide, they will become a carrier and bring the product back to spread throughout the colony.
Fumigation
Non-Fumigation Solutions
Spot Treatment
Subterranean Treatment
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Customized Treatment Plans
Our treatment plans are customized based on the size of your home, the location and scale of the infestation, and the type of termite. For more stubborn infestations, we may use a combination of treatments that will get rid of these pests for good. We’ll determine which treatments are right for your home after inspecting it.
Preventive Measures
To prevent termites from damaging your home in the first place, it’s a good idea to implement some preventive measures around your property. For example, try to limit the number of openings that allow termites to get into your home. Termites love to make their way into a structure by entering the cracks in cement foundations. If you find any leaks around your home, fix them immediately. Here are some additional tips to consider:
- Keep shrubs or trees trimmed so they don’t touch your home
- Avoid piling firewood next to your foundation
- Make sure your vents aren’t blocked by debris or plants
- Seal cracks and crevices around your home with caulk
- Maintain proper drainage to keep the foundation around your home dry
- Schedule an annual professional termite inspection
Why Choose Corky’s for Termite Control
At Corky’s, our team of pest control technicians has experience identifying and eliminating termite infestations in Los Angeles. We use treatments that are Eco-friendly and environmentally responsible. They’re also comprehensive to ensure we can get rid of the termites in your home immediately. If you find termites on your property, call us today at (800) 901-1102 to request a quote or schedule a free inspection.
Termite Treatment Solutions
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Termite Protection
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