Pest Control Anaheim, CA

Termite Control

In an area of the city where there are many older, wooden homes, termites can become a major issue. There are two types of termites that one might encounter when living in a home in Anaheim: subterranean and drywood termites. Since this part of the state is right on the coast, the unique temperatures of this region make for a very stable environment for both types of termites.

In fact, termites cause more than five billion dollars in property damage.  To homes that are much like the ones in Anaheim. Also, on a year-by-year basis, termites and the damage they cause are detected in more than half a million homes. These pests are a major problem for those living in wooden homes throughout California (with the exception of those living in Alaska where the climate is too cold for any termite species).

There are two primary species of Termites in California. It’s good to understand what differentiates one termite species from the other. Let’s take a look at some of the features of each so know what to look for:

Subterranean Termites

Subterranean termites are the most common type of termite infestation that will be encountered by homeowners. These termites have a tendency to prefer softer woods. They dig through wood structures along the grain of the wood. The most common subspecies of subterranean termite is the Formosan termite. This termite has origins in the Asian continent but can now be found nearly worldwide.

Subterranean termites require a certain level of moisture to survive. This moisture level can be found within the soil throughout Orange County. The moisture also provides them humidity. Humidity allows them to extend their nests far above ground level. A common practice among subterranean termite colonies is to build mud tubes. These provide a passageway for pests to enter the wood structures underneath your home.

Drywood Termites

As the name implies, drywood termites don’t tunnel up from the ground, but they need even higher levels of moisture to survive because they don’t use mud tubes and soil to maintain high humidity levels. As a result, these termites have a tendency to appear in coastal regions, so there’s a chance that you’ll encounter this species in Anaheim CA. To keep their moisture at the proper levels, drywood termites will extract all the moisture they can from the wood.

Due to the fact that these termites usually have smaller colonies than the subterranean, you might think that they are less of a threat to your home. This is actually the opposite of the truth; drywood termites are a bit more insidious because they live entirely in the wood, so there’s less of a chance that you’ll notice that you’ll have an infestation. The chief way to detect an infestation is to identify their frass (fecal material), and this is hard because it looks like sawdust.

As a result, many homes in areas like Anaheim go without noticing a drywood infestation until the damage is very extensive. Also, unlike subterranean termites, drywood termites don’t just stick to a diet of softwoods; both hard and softwoods are edible for them, and they can eat along the grain as well, so their tunneling patterns look very different than the more common species.

What a Termite Infestation Means for Your Home

Simply put, this isn’t something that you can ignore. As mentioned, termites deal billions of dollars worth of damage to homes just like yours throughout the country, so it’s important to get out ahead of the pesky critters. Since the primary food source for both types of termites is wood, you’d be surprised at how fast a termite invasion can turn a livable home into a major hazard to human occupation because the wood will become severely weakened.

Look at it this way: during the course of a termite invasion, a colony can produce millions of offspring, and there can be multiple colonies forming within the wooden structures of your home. In a five-month period, just one of these colonies can eat through a wooden structure the size of a two by four, and with multiple colonies working through your home, this means some significant danger, especially considering species like the subterranean termite tends to start with wooden structures near the soil level.

How fast can a termite colony reach into the millions? Well, consider this: a single queen termite can produce as many as 30,000 termites in a single day, so this number can easily spiral into two million individuals in a colony within about two months, and in such a short span of time, you might not even notice that you have an infestation. Also, this same queen can live up to 25 years, so imagine the potential for destruction from a single termite!

Termite Control Services

So, by now, you may understand why getting rid of the infestation as quickly as possible is crucial for the longevity of your home. At Treebark, we understand that homes in Anaheim need a level of protection that will ensure that termites won’t do excessive damage and devalue the beautiful properties that exist in this iconic area of Los Angeles. Treebark has been at this for a long time, and we have a combined 70 years of experience in the control of all of the various termite species and subspecies that can appear in homes throughout the state.

We operate in Southern California, and we understand all of the pest species that might appear in areas like Anaheim.

Our Company doesn’t believe in using materials that are unsafe for pets and children. We go to great lengths to ensure that your loved ones are safe in an insect-free environment.

We also use organic solutions for pest treatment, which helps keep non-target organisms like birds, fish, and plants living in the environment safe.

If you’ve seen termites on your property or you even SUSPECT that there may be termites working their way through your wood surfaces, give us a call today at (714) 406-4919. We are very serious about helping people in Anaheim s live a termite-free lifestyle, and we use the Treebark system, which is designed to kill termites for years on your property.

Termite Control Companies

One drawback of trusting termite control companies is their dependence on harsh poisons. These are not healthy for yourself, your kids, or your pets. Cheap companies that specialize in pest control often focus on getting the job done quick, with all the steps to prevent future infestations not carried out.

Fortunately, this is why Treebark stands out; we want to protect your home from future occurrences of termites. Our system lasts years. Our employees understand the signs and signals of termite infestation. We understand the precise steps that you’ll need to take to become termite-free.

Free Termite Inspection

It can be hard to know if you have termites – most frass, which is the termite fecal matter, looks a lot like sawdust, which many homeowners consider to be somewhat normal. For this reason, we offer all of our customers a free inspection so that we can evaluate whether or not you have any active colonies throughout your home. We understand termites. Each of our specialists knows all of the warning signs for both subterranean and drywood species.

Additionally, an estimate provided by our specialists is completely free, so why not give us a call today? Call us at (714) 406-4919. We service all of Southern California, so if you have properties outside of Anaheim area that needs our attention, we can help.

Termite Treatment

So, what is it that makes Treebark special? Well, the answer is in our name. Our founder, Aaron Cunningham, hated the fact that much of the “modern” treatment for termites and other pest species involved sometimes harmful chemicals. Fortunately, nature provided a way. In South America, a species of the tree stood out because of its ability to be completely termite-free. This tree, which is called the Ryania Speciosa or the ryania tree, has a unique ability to debilitate any invading termite species. In fact, once a termite comes across the bark, the result can be colony-ending.

Chlorantraniliprole

This chemical compound kept evolving specifically for the termite. Other insects living in and around the ryania are unaffected. Learning this was a game changer. Syngenta produced chlorantraniliprole, which has all of the anti-termite features of the ryania speciosa bark. Thanks to this compound, we had a safe way to help our customers rid themselves of termites.

Treebark Termite and Pest Control Services were born.

Chlorantraniliprole is VERY effective against just about every species of termite. Once they come in contact with the organic poison, they ingest it and carry it back to the colony. Chlorantraniliprole is completely unnoticeable by any termite. Once it reaches into the larger termite community, any termite that has been exposed quickly starts to experience paralysis. The paralysis starts in its mandibles, which effectively stops the tunneling process through your wood structures. The chlorantraniliprole causes the termites to lose energy, experience paralysis, and die.