Termite Inspection, Fumigation & Local Treatment in Pasadena, CA
Escrow Inspection
In the state of California, a termite report must be filed when a home is refinanced or sold. We offer unbiased, escrow-specific, FHA/VA certified termite inspections with rush service options. During the inspection, we provide a thorough inspection of the property, noting termite activity within the structure. If any infestation or damage is found, our team will provide quick and efficient recommendations for treatment, so that you can get on with closing the deal.
Homeowner Inspection
Termites eat wood causing structural damage to your home if left unchecked. A typical homeowner's insurance policy does not cover destruction caused by termites, even though they cause over 1 billion dollars in damage to homes throughout the United States each year. You can’t assume your home is termite-free just because you’ve never seen them – they only swarm once or twice a year, and you might miss it! Our inspection and treatment program can help protect your home. We thoroughly inspect your home or business, looking for the tell-tale signs of termite infestation.
Signs You May Have Termites
Discarded Wings
After reproductive termites mate, they shed their wings typically around doors, windows or attic spaces.
Kick Out Holes
As termites tunnel through wood, they use kick out holes to discard fecal pellets and frass.
Mud Tubes
Subterranean termites enter homes through mud tubes that run up from the foundation.
Pellets & Frass
Termites remove waste as they tunnel, creating small mounds of fecal pellets underneath kick out holes.
Mating Swarms
Winged reproductive termites appear after periods of heavy rain or in late summer / early fall.
Wood Damage
Weak, cracking or damaged wood with tunnels underneath is a sure sign you have termites.
Drywood Termite Control
The western drywood termite is California's second most important termite pest after the western subterranean termite. It is a native insect that has been here millions of years, mostly attacking trees along river washes and arroyos. In California drywood termites are most prevalent in southern California and the Central Valley but also can be found infesting wood along the coast, in bay areas south of San Francisco, and in the southern California desert.
Because of the difficulty in detecting drywood termites and determining the extent of the damage done, do-it-yourself treatments are not recommended; consult a pest control professional. Over-the-counter products with drywood termites on the label for do-it-yourself enthusiasts do not exist. Except for wood removal, homeowners should seek help from pest control professionals. This publication is intended to provide homeowners with sufficient background information so that they can better discuss treatment options with pest control professionals; it is not intended as a treatment guide.
Subterranean Termite Control
Subterranean termites are extremely destructive. First they build tunnels to wooden structures, and then they burrow into those structures to obtain food. Any wood or cellulose-containing material constitutes termite food, and given time to do so, they’ll eat until nothing is left but a shell. Termites avoid light and air, so they build their colonies where you’re not likely to stumble upon them.
To control these unwanted pests, we provide an effective treatment plan utilizing Termidor. Termidor is made from a revolutionary new nonrepellent or "undetectable" chemical technology treatment. That means termites cannot see, smell, taste or avoid Termidor. Instead they contact, ingest, and share it with their nestmates. This is in sharp contrast to older liquid termite controls, which rely on repellent barriers that termites can finds breaks in or avoid completely. A localized treatment is applied at known interior infestations and a continuous chemical barrier is created around the exterior of your home or building to keep termites from entering.
Termite Fumigation
All termite control methods can be categorized as either whole-structure or localized. A whole-structure treatment is defined as the simultaneous treatment of all infestations, accessible and inaccessible, in a structure. A localized or spot treatment is more restrictive, often applied to a single board or small group of boards. Homeowners are advised to know the distinction between whole-structure and spot treatments when deciding which method to select because all treatment methods are not equivalent.
Whole-structure treatments have an advantage over spot treatments in that they can eliminate all infestations, even hidden ones. With the uncertainty of current detection methods, particularly when drywall or other wall coverings conceal infestations, there is always some doubt as to the extent of dry-wood termite colony boundaries within homes. Consequently one can never be sure that all infestations have been treated when applying spot treatments. Whole structure fumigation is the only method in which all drywood termites are killed.
Local Treatment
Localized or spot treatment for termites is often applied to a single board or small group of boards within the structure. We specialize in secondary alternatives to whole-structure fumigation. A thorough inspection will determine if your home or business qualifies for a localized treatment.
Why Choose Us?
Our professional team offers conplete termite control service in Pasadena. We're committed to providing honest and reliable services and 100% guaranteed customer satisfaction. With over 25 years of experience, we guarantee all our work and offer yearly control policies. For qualified homeowners, we provide nominal charge for escrow and loans. We are an accredited member of the Better Business Bureau and the Pest Control Association of California. We are fully licensed and insured for your protection. Se habla Español.
Annual Protection Plan
Our control service policy gives you protection against termite infestation and damage, protecting your investment and giving you peace of mind. Our office staff will contact you when your annual inspection is due and will schedule a convenient time for your thorough inspection. We will check for wood destroying pests and organisms, as well as conditions that could lead to termite infestation.
Satisfaction Guarantee
Rest assured that Morales Exterminating will eradicate any termite problem you may have in your residence or commercial property. Our family-owned business offers the best termite removal solutions. We pride ourselves on being a results oriented business offering 100% satisfaction guarantee.
I called Morales Exterminating Co. based on a referral and I couldn't be happier with their work. They were quick to come out and inspect. They were quick to schedule the service. They were prompt and on time. Everyone was nice and they did a great job. I would definitely use their services again and I would definitely recommend them to my friends and family.
Pasadena
I have been using this company for years and find them to be honest, thorough, and very pleasant to work with. Their yearly service protection brings them to my house every year to be sure there is no evidence of active termites. They also tented my daughters two story house in Porter Ranch and they were in, and out, in a matter of a few days, with no damage to the property! If you want to stop worrying about termites, give these guys a call!
Pasadena
About
Morales Exterminating
Morales Exterminating Company was established in 2001 with a very simple goal: to provide thorough termite detection and elimination services for clients in Pasadena. We get rid of termites and ensure that they do not come back. As a smaller company we are able to provide a level of individualized service that others simply cannot match. Owner/Operator Robert Morales brings more than two decades of industry experience to each and every job. Morales Exterminating Company is fully licensed and bonded. Not all exterminators are – check before you hire anyone else.