All over America, termite infestation is a major problem, and Anaheim, a city of more than 300,000 people, is no exception. Plenty of termite control services operate here. Most have a website and a phone number, so do your own due diligence before you sign with anyone.
Termite Control Services in Anaheim
Several termite companies exist in Anaheim, Ca. Which one should you choose? Instead of comparing companies, we suggest comparing what each one actually does: how thorough the inspection is, what treatment method it recommends and why, which product it plans to use, and what guarantee comes with the work.
Things to note before hiring a termite control company
Take note of where you have been noticing termite activity. Every company will do its own inspection, but pointing out what you’ve seen helps the inspector focus.
Ask which product the company plans to use, and read that product’s label. Labels differ in signal word, the pests they’re registered for and how they’re applied. For example:
- The XT-2000 Orange Oil Plus label carries a CAUTION signal word and is registered for drywood termites (XT-2000 EPA label).
- The Altriset label states “No SIGNAL WORD is required for this product” (Altriset EPA label). Altriset is the termiticide we use.
- Dursban (chlorpyrifos) is an older product. Under a 2000 agreement with EPA, its registrants agreed to “phasing out all termiticide uses” (EPA chlorpyrifos page).
Whatever product is proposed, a good company will explain why it fits your home.
Determine the kind of service you will need. Termite control companies generally offer more than termite work. Do you need service for other pests too? Do you prefer a one-time termite treatment or ongoing protection? Our pest control service is built on integrated pest management (IPM): inspection, exclusion and sanitation advice first, with products applied as the label directs.
Are you selling the house soon, or living in it for a long time? Questions like these help you decide what level of treatment and protection you need. If you’re selling, we recommend doing the work properly rather than doing the minimum to get through escrow, so the new owners inherit a home that’s actually protected.
Conclusion
The right termite company will inspect thoroughly, explain its recommendation and the product it plans to use, and put its guarantee in writing. Start with a free 35-point inspection: call (888) 559-8816.
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