Service area: Santa Cruz, Monterey, santa clara & san benito county
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Service area: Santa Cruz, Monterey, santa clara & san benito county
- we have 31 reviews!
4-Less Termite offers various spot treatments as part of our termite control services in California.
Regardless of the recommended method of treatment, all wood destroying organisms compromise the integrity of a structure, and they won’t go away without treatment.
Once an active infestation of wood destroying organisms has been identified through an inspection, the inspector will determine whether a spot treatment* can be effective for controlling infestation or whether the structure should be fumigated.
Spot treatments and other liquid treatments are available for the following infestations of the following wood destroying organisms:
Drywood Termites
Carpenter Ants
Damp-wood Termites
Carpenter Beetles
Subterranean Termites
Fungus
Wood Destroying Beetles
Spot treatments and other liquid treatments for Drywood Termites, Subterranean Termites and Wood Destroying Beetles are effective when the infestation is minor, the location and extent of the infestation has been determined and the area is easily accessible.
If the infestation is severe, the extent unknown, or the location inaccessible, the inspector may recommend fumigation and/or the complete removal and repair of the portion of the compromised structure. Fumigation is the only treatment that is more than 99% effective for eradicating drywood termites and Wood Destroying Beetles..
Treatments for Fungus and Dryrot are applied in a different manner and always include the elimination of the moisture source that caused the conditions.
For fungus infestations, a “scrape and treat'' method is often recommended where the surface fungus is scraped away to remove the majority of spores then the remaining surface is treated with a fungicide to eradicate remaining spores.
In the case of dryrot, if the severity of the infestation is significant, then complete removal and repair of the infested area is recommended; however, if the infestation is minor or the source of the moisture clear, then alleviation of the moisture source may be sufficient.
Want to make sure you are getting the best deal on your spot treatment? We happily offer competitive bids on our termite spot treatment services in California. Contact Customer Service directly, or submit an inquiry.
NOTE: The pesticides used for spot treatments by 4 Less Termite, Inc. are state-registered pesticides and are standard in the industry and are specifically designed for the wood destroying organism(s) being treated.
Whenever a property is listed for sale, it is the responsibility of the buyer to complete their due diligence during the investigation period of the transaction. It is also in the best interest of the sellers to complete their own termite inspection in advance of listing the property. Sellers remain in a stronger position throughout the listing and negotiation process if they understanding the nature and extent of any present and active infestations and the potential cost of treatment and repair in advance of listing the property.
Additionally, financial institutions recognize that wood destroying organisms are a threat to the value and life expectancy of a structure – as such, completion of a termite inspection, treatment and/or fumigation and complete removal and repair of active infestations (also known as Section 1 repairs) is often a condition of their lending.
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If you have already had an inspection, the report you received will itemize the recommended work needed to address your identified infestation. We are happy to offer competitive bids on spot treatments, fumigations and all types repairs. For more information, please contact Customer Service at 831-465-1699.
NOTE: Because the nature and extent of Wood Destroying Organism Infestations change over time, so Wood Destroying Pests and Organisms Reports State of California only considers Wood Destroying Pests and Organisms Inspection Reports valid for a period of four months – after that another inspection is required in order for the infestation to be identified, treated and repaired correctly.
