Termite Inspection in Alameda
Your Local Alameda Termite Professionals
Most people are smart enough to protect their homes from the abuses of the weather and insure it against natural disasters, but too few consider the hidden threat from termites.
Termites often swarm after a summer rain and can be mistaken for flying ants, but once they invade your home, the damage begins. You may see the resulting leavings of discarded wings and tiny pellets of fecal matter. You may also see the beginnings of detritus covered channels as they chew through your home’s wood. When you see this, you know the damage is becoming extensive.
Termites are a scary threat, but how do you know if the threat is real? Killroy Pest Control can send a licensed termite pest management inspector to let you know for sure. He can give you a free limited inspection if you’re only concerned about a specific area or he can conduct a complete inspection of your entire property.
Our complete inspection involves more than just looking for termites. We can help you detect water leaks, moisture problems, and fungal issues. With our years of experience with home inspections we can provide any type of assistance you need.
Termite Inspection, Reports, Treatment, Fumigation ... Guaranteed!
Alameda Termite Inspection:
Alameda Termite Treatments:
Today there are many treatment approaches available. Depending on the type of termite we identify, your licensed termite pest management inspector will discuss with you the most effective method of solving your termite problem.
Reports:
Fumigation:
Fumigation isn’t always necessary, but sometimes it’s the best solution. When we carry out the fumigation, we’ll see that the property is professionally tented and that the entire process is safe and effective. We also understand the inconvenience it can cause, so we strive to work quickly!
The Killroy Guarantee:
Depending on the type of treatment you elect to use, our guarantees run from 1 to 5 years. Ask us!
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Every 2 to 4 years depending on age and condition of home. Many companies sell annual inspections, but this is really more than most people need in our area
In a full inspection, we inspect all the structure that we can access without damaging, defacing, or moving anything. Inaccessible parts of the structure are noted on the report. A limited inspection is generally one particular area where the homeowner has noted or suspects damage, and is useful only for identification and estimate purposes.
Sooner or later almost every home in our area eventually gets attacked by termites. Subterranean, Drywood, and Dampwood termites all occur in the Bay Area. Subterranean termites nest in the soil, and can be prevented by applying a termiticide to the soil around the foundation of the home. Drywood termites enter directly into wood and have no requirement for soil contact.
Fumigators take great pains to avoid any of the fumigant getting confined in nearby buildings. Measurements with a sensitive gas monitoring device show that the gas dissipates very rapidly when not confined under the tarp. In addition, the warning agent “Chloropicrin” (tear gas) is introduced to the structure being fumigated to help determine if any improvements to the seal of the tarp is needed. Tear gas is intolerable well below levels that are toxic. While highly lethal at levels under the tarp, the fumigant Vikane® leaves no residue behind after the proper aeration of the structure.
Typically 3 days.
Remove anything alive (Pets, plants, people!), as well as unprotected foods and medicines not in airtight bags. Canned goods and unopened glass bottles are fine. Corked wine bottles should be removed. You will be given an “Occupants Fumigation Notice” listing all the things that you should remove or bag.
The gas (Vikane) leaves no residue on dishes, furniture, clothing, or anything else in the home. The gas dissipates quickly, and fumigators use sensitive equipment to “clear” the structure for re-occupancy. When you return home, virtually no gas remains, and secondary locks and warning signs will have been removed.
Fumigation will kill most pests in your house. Vikane is not 100% effective on insect eggs at rates used for termites. A higher dosage is used for killing bed bugs.
Fumigation kills the termites presently in your home. Killroy does guarantee our fumigations for 4 years, as it generally takes several years for termites to become a problem again in your house. This is why we recommend an inspection every 2 to 4 years to keep your home protected.
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We provide commercial and residential pest control services in Campbell, the South San Francisco Bay, Tri-Valley areas, and Santa Cruz County.
