What is The Balcony Inspection Law in California Introduction – What is SB721? In 2018, the California Senate passed bill SB 721 following the deadly collapse of a balcony caused by dry rot in load-bearing supports. This bill imposes new deck, stair and balcony safety standards for apartment property owners, managers, condo associations, HOAs, and...
What To Do About Flying Termites (Swarmers) Do you have termites flying around your home or yard? Termite swarmers with wings, also called Alates, help termite colonies spread. Unlike soldier termites, a swarmers only goal is to reproduce and recolonize in a new location. Additional termite colonies around your home can be a serious problem if...
A termite infestation can send homeowners into a home repair tailspin if left untreated. Fortunately, there are many different options when it comes to termite treatment depending on the location and scope. Let’s look at the pros and cons as well as the viability of termite heat treatment vs fumigation. What is Termite Fumigation Termite...
Termites can cause thousands of dollars worth of damage to your home. One of the best ways to prevent termites is with period inspections by a termite professional. Keeping termites away from your home is paramount but if termites are detected, treating them immediately will reduce the chance of costly termite damage repairs. How To...
Termite Damage Repair in San Diego One of the reasons so many San Diegans choose Pest Patrol is because we not only provide effective, minimally invasive termite treatment, we also specialize in wood repairs caused by termite damage. Termite wood damage can be cosmetic, structural or sometimes both. Our team of termite repair professionals specialize...
There are three main types of termites in California: Drywood, Dampwood and Subterranean. When colonizing, all three can have substantial affects on your home. Drywood Termites – 3/8″ -1″ long Dampwood Termites – 1/2″-5/8″ long Subterranean Termites – 1/8″ long Drywood Termites Drywood termite adult soldiers are yellow to light brown in color and have...
You will most likely agree that both carpenter ants and termites are dangerous and unwanted pests in the home. If you have either of these bugs living around you are going to want to treat the problem as soon as possible. If you are like most homeowners, you may be wondering if carpenter ants are...
