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Telltale Signs that You Have a Termite Problem (and Why You Should Call a Professional)

Thursday, September 29th, 2011

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Termites are the residential risky pests that everyone loathes and with good reason. Responsible for destroying many houses and homes, termites eat the wood that your house’s foundation is made of. However, until the damage is so severe that your house’s foundation starts collapsing, you may not even know that you have a termite problem. To aid you in determining whether or not you have a termite problem, we have compiled a list of telltale signs. Once you have located the presence of termites, it is important to call a professional pest control company in order to get the problem under wraps.

• You find sawdust piles that are located near doors, your garage or window areas. These sawdust piles are what are left behind after the termites have chewed through the wood.
• Another presence that you may find instead of or next to these saw dust piles are wings that are left behind by the termites. Termite control is important to eliminate the presence of the termites.
• Termites that are flying near the light is probably the most obvious indicator providing that you know what termites look like. They are attracted to the light like many other bugs.
• If you see what looks to be bubbling paint on a wood surface, do not dismiss it as aging wood, be sure to have it examined by a termite control company in San Diego.

Following these signs will alert you to potential termite problems that will inevitably lead to having to call a San Diego termite control company. When it comes to termites, the sooner you recognize their presence and call an exterminator for help, the less the damage to your home will be. Because homes are very expensive to build and replace, you want to make sure that you stay on top of the potential damages that could be caused by those pests.

Accuracy Plus can handle all of your pest control needs, both inside and outside. Visit our site for more valuable information or give us a call at 888-675-0258.

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Can You Get a Warranty on Your Termite Control?

Tuesday, July 13th, 2010

When your termite problem gets out of hand and you need to call in the professionals, you’ll be happy to know that calling in an exterminator will most likely get rid of the termites in and around your home. But what if it doesn’t work? What if you find yourself in just a few short months with another termite problem? You won’t need to worry about that if you find a good exterminator that offers a warranty on their work.

If companies do offer warranties, they’ll usually offer them for a year or for an extended time. If possible, you should try to obtain a warranty that will last for two to three years after the initial treatment. Also look closely to see what is offered under the warranty. It’s important to remember that when a company offers a warranty, it’s only offering a warranty for the service and not for damage repair or for the termite barrier.

It’s also very important that the warranty does not vaguely refer to “termite control.” This leaves lots of loopholes for companies to use in order to get out of making necessary repairs. Also find out if the warranty also includes a yearly charge that you’ll be required to pay and if so, for how long and what these fees will include. Also find out if these fees are included in the initial price for the service.

When you’ve finally gotten rid of your termites, make sure that you also have a warranty – so you won’t have to deal with them again any time soon!

For a free Los Angles pest control inspection, give us a call at 888-675-0258.

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