Southern California Termite Control 

What Is the Difference Between Drywood Termites and Subterranean Termites?

If you suspect that your home has a termite infestation, you may be a little confused about where to start. A good place to begin is to determine if your home has an infestation of traditional subterranean termites or if the colony of insects is actually comprised of drywood termites.

The main difference is that the subterranean termites need soil to burrow under your home, whereas the drywood variety can make a home of any wood and swarm at certain times of the year.

How Are the Two Types of Termites Similar? 

Both feed on wood and convert it into cellulose material for consumption, which can cause extensive damage to the wood in your home. Although subterranean termites tend to cause a great deal of damage to foundations, studs, and walls, drywood termites are just as likely to be found in your furniture or in books.

Are Termites a Danger to My Home? 

Unless you live in Alaska, your home is a target for termites – which is one of nature’s most destructive pests. Termites have survived over 250 million years and can quickly adapt to changing environments. Central heating systems that have been installed in homes today can often allow termites to live in the adjacent soil year round.

Termites are always present in the soil surrounding your home. A typical lot surrounding a home can support three to four active colonies and each of those colonies can contain up to a million termites! So the threat of infestation is always present. Find out what you can do to help, because termites cause over a billion dollars in damage every year.

How Our Termite Control Works

• Initial pest control service visit: One of our technicians will inspect and treat the inside and outside of your home.
• Year-round pest control: We’ll come out to inspect and service your home with regularly scheduled treatments.
• Guaranteed protection: If pests come back between treatments, so will we – at no additional cost to you.

With Kilter You Get:

• Free Inspections
• Stay in your home termite treatments
• No-moving-out termite treatments
• No-tenting termite treatments
• Low-Impact on the family and pets
• 2 year warranty on all services

Protect Your Home with Termite Prevention

Preventing termites from infesting your home is crucial to avoid costly damage and repairs. Our expert team at Kilter Termite and Pest Control offers comprehensive termite prevention services to keep your home safe and secure. By taking proactive measures to protect your property, you can avoid the stress and expense of dealing with a termite infestation in the future.

Our termite prevention services include:

• Regular inspections to identify potential entry points and risk areas
• Installation of termite barriers and baiting systems to deter termites from entering your home
• Sealing cracks and crevices to prevent termite access
• Education on how to recognize early signs of termite activity

Don't wait until it's too late. Take the necessary steps to safeguard your home from termites today. 

We have locations in San Diego, Escondido, Orange, Temecula, Long Beach, and Los Angeles that are ready to help! Please call (866) 827-1727 to schedule a free inspection.