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How can I tell if it's a termite or an ant? |
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With the eye and help of a magnifying glass.
When you look at an ant, there are three
definite body segments. A termite has two. When
they have wings, the ants will have four wings-
two long and two short. The termites will have
four wings all the same length. |
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Do I still need treatment since I no longer
see the termites or their evidence? |
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Depending upon the type of termite you have,
this may indicate that they have moved into some
new area or that they have stopped swarming.
When they swarm, the colony is not leaving. This
is the little princes and princesses going out
to start new colonies. The workers, soldiers and
queen are still home devouring your home 24/7.
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Is it a law that requires an inspection for
the sale of my home? |
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There is no law in California that requires a
Wood Destroying Pest Inspection. The ones that
require an inspection are normally led by the
new lender or mortgage holder. The sales
agreement between buyer and seller identifies
the inspection and gives direction. The escrow
instructions also address the inspection. A
house could be sold "as is - where is", but a
new lender normally wants the house free of
evidence of active infestation or infection in
the visible accessible areas of the structure.
State law normally requires seller to disclose
any problems the house may have. Termites are to
be included in this disclosure. |
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When should I have my house inspected if I am
going to sell it? |
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The best time to have your house inspected is
prior to agreeing on a sales price with a
prospective buyer. Most agents typically wait
until the house is in escrow before ordering the
report. If you have budgeted for termite or
fungus problems, you are alright. However, if
you didn't budget for these problems, the
additional expenses could turn into a nightmare.
Get a termite inspection before you negotiate a
sales price. Order a termite inspection online
and you're automatically signed up for our
weekly drawing for a
free inspection. |
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Do I have to sign a year-contract for pest
control service? |
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We don't have sales contracts for our pest
control customers. We offer service agreements. You can have
the service for as long or short as you want. When you feel
you no longer need the service, call and cancel. We do offer
some yearly service contracts that do offer some better
rates or different types of service. |
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Can I buy the chemicals and do it myself? |
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We don't recommend that the public do any
chemical applications. The labels on chemicals
have directions for use, mixing, applications,
disposal and warnings. Most people do not read
the complete label. Leave the chemical
applications to the professionals. We are
licensed and have label reviews periodically and
have continuing education to keep our licenses
active and up to date. If you must apply
something at home to kill the ants, spiders or
other swarming flying insects, use Windex with
ammonia, hair spray, or WD40. If you feel that
you must apply some type of chemical, buy Boric
acid, but please follow the instructions. It
could mean your health. WE kill bugs; you
perform your professional service. |
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The contractor of home inspector said I have
termites. |
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The only inspector or company that can identify
termites or other wood destroying infestations
or infections must be licensed by Consumer
Affairs - Structural Pest Control Board. Next
time they tell you that, ask to see their
license. All licensees must carry with them a
copy of their license or pocket license.
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