Educational articles on termite identification, treatment, cost and prevention for Sacramento-area homeowners.
When Is Termite Swarm Season in Sacramento? Termite swarm season in the Sacramento Valley typically follows the region’s first warm days after winter rain, when reproductive termites leave an established colony to start new ones. Here’s what tends to trigger a swarm and what it means if you see one. What surprises many homeowners is…
Permanent Ways to Get Rid of Termites in Your Lawn or Garden Termites living in soil, mulch, or garden beds aren’t just a yard problem, they’re often the same subterranean colony that can eventually reach your home. Here’s an honest look at what garden-level treatments can and can’t achieve on their own. Rocklin, Davis, West…
Termite Swarmers Inside Your House: What It Actually Means A few flying termites near your porch light on a warm evening is normal termite behavior. Finding a swarm inside your living room, bedroom, or attic is different. It usually means a colony is already living in or right against your home, not just somewhere nearby….
What Termite Droppings (Frass) Actually Look Like, and Why It Matters Small, gritty piles near wood in your home are not always sawdust. Tiny pellets shaped like grains of pepper or sand are often frass, the droppings drywood termites push out of their tunnels. Learning to spot real frass helps you catch damage early, before…
Termites or Flying Ants? How to Tell the Difference in 30 Seconds A swarm of winged insects near a window, vent, or woodpile can mean two very different things. One is a normal seasonal nuisance. The other is a sign that a termite colony is already living in your home. Here is how to tell…
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