Termites · Bakersfield, CA
Termite Inspection & Treatment in Bakersfield, CA
Termites can quietly damage a home for years before anyone notices. In Kern County, both subterranean and drywood termites are found, and each needs a different approach.
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Subterranean termites
These live in the soil and build pencil-thin mud tubes up foundations to reach wood. They need moisture, so leaks, irrigation near the house and wood touching soil all raise the risk.
Drywood termites
These live inside dry wood, such as framing, eaves and furniture, without needing soil contact. Small piles of tiny pellets below wood are a common sign.
Swarmers
Winged termites swarming indoors or around windows, or piles of discarded wings, are a sign of a nearby colony. See signs of termites.
Inspections
A licensed inspector checks the foundation, crawl space, attic, garage and eaves for termites, damage and conditions that attract them.
Treatment options
Subterranean termites are often treated with soil treatments or bait systems. Drywood termites may need localised treatment or, for widespread infestations, whole-structure fumigation. The inspector will explain what fits.
Real estate inspections
Home sales in California often involve a wood-destroying organism inspection report. Ask for one early if you're buying or selling.
Reducing risk
Fix leaks, keep soil and mulch below the siding line, direct sprinklers away from walls and store firewood away from the house.
Book an inspection
Tell the inspector what you've seen. Send a request and a pest control professional will get in touch.
Wood around the house
Wooden decks, fences, planter boxes and stacked lumber touching the soil can attract termites close to the house. Keep them separated from the structure where possible.
After treatment
Ask what monitoring or follow-up is included and how long any warranty lasts. Bait systems need regular checks to keep working.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I know if I have termites?
- Mud tubes, swarmers, discarded wings, pellet piles and hollow-sounding wood are common signs.
- Do I need fumigation?
- Not always. Many infestations can be treated locally; widespread drywood infestations may need fumigation.
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