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Termites can destroy your wood structures, and deteriorate your home.  Be sure to get regular termite inspections to ensure that your home is safe and free of wood destroying organisms.  

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• Termidor is an undetectable, nonrepellent liquid termiticide applied by trained pest professionals.

• Termidor is America’s #1 termite defense product.

• Since its launch in 2000, pest professionals have relied on Termidor to defend over 3 million homes

• Termidor is applied to areas in and around the home, and may be used as a preventative or curative solution

• The nonrepellent technology of Termidor is “undetectable,” which means termites cannot see, smell, taste, or

avoid the termiticide. Termidor begins working immediately to wipe out termites both inside and around a home.

• The Transfer Effect™

• When a termite ingests or touches Termidor, the termite becomes a “carrier,” transferring Termidor

• Termidor is engineered to be slow-acting so individual termites have ample time to pass it on to their

entire population. Termites exposed to Termidor behave normally over a short period of time before

• Termidor does not leach even in areas of high moisture and flooding.

STRUCTURAL PEST CONTROL FACT SHEET


Termites


Exterminating Termites


If you think you have a termite infestation in your house,
you need to call a structural pest control company to
conduct a professional inspection. To find a company,
ask friends or coworkers for recommendations, or
check the yellow pages. But before making an appointment,
make sure the company is registered and in good
standing by calling the Complaint Unit of the
Structural Pest Control Board at (916) 561-8708.

If the inspection finds evidence of drywood termites, you
have several options, depending on the degree of infestation.
Fumigation and heating of the entire house are the
only options that ensure eradication in the entire structure.
If the infestation is contained in a small area, local
or spot control may be effective; however, hidden
infestations in other parts of the structure will not be
eradicated.

Total (Whole-House) Eradication

There are currently two methods for total or whole-house
eradication of drywood termites—fumigation and heat.
For fumigation, you must remove all pets and plants and
remove or seal medications and food. You will be
required to stay out of the house from six hours to one
week, depending on the type of infestation, the size of
the house, and other factors. The house is then enclosed
in a "tent" of vinyl-coated nylon tarps or sealed with
plastic, tape, or other materials. The fumigator will post
a sign on the property when it is safe to return. (NOTE:
Subterranean termites require separate treatments to
create a barrier between the structure and their nest in the
ground.)

For the heat method, pets, plants, and other items that
might be damaged by high temperatures must be
removed. The house is then covered with tarps, and hot
air is blown into the tarp until the inside temperature
reaches 140° to 150°F and the temperature of the structural
timbers reaches 120°F. The time to complete this
procedure varies greatly from one structure to another,
depending on factors such as the building's construction
and the weather conditions. The procedure may not be
practical for structures that cannot be heated evenly.

Local or Spot Control

Local or spot control methods include the use of pesticides,
electric current, extreme cold, localized heat,
microwave energy, or any combination of these methods.
Local or spot control also includes the removal and
replacement of infested structural timber. These methods
are intended to remove or kill termites only within the
specific targeted area, leaving open the possibility of
other undetected infestations within the structure. These
treatments are NOT designed for whole-house eradication.
Any pest control company that claims whole-house
results with local or spot control methods is guilty of false
advertising and should be reported.

Local or spot treatment with pesticides involves drilling
and injecting pesticides into infested timbers, as well as
the topical application of toxic chemicals. The electric
current method involves delivering electric energy to
targeted infestations. For the extreme cold method, liquid
nitrogen is pumped into wall voids adjacent to suspected
infestation sites, reducing the area to -20°F. The localized
heat method involves heating infested structural timbers
to 120°F. The microwave method kills termites by
directing microwaves into termite-infested wood.

Complaints

If you have a complaint about a pest control company or
wish further information, call the Structural Pest Control
Board at (800) 737-8188, Extension 2 (in Sacramento call

(916) 561-8708).
If you see the following signs in your house,
you might have termites:

• sawdust-like droppings
• dirt or mud-like tubes or trails on the
structure
• damaged wood members (like window
sills)
• swarming winged insects within the
structure, especially in the spring or fall
STRUCTURAL PEST CONTROL BOARD, 1418 HOWE AVENUE, SUITE 18, SACRAMENTO, CA 95825 (916) 561-8700 FAX (916) 263-2469

If you would like to have your home inspected, a second opinion or a have your questions about termites answered, send us an email to: californiaterminator@gmail.com

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