San Diego Termite Control
We've Got A License-To-Kill Termites!
License To Kill has provided comprehensive termite coverage in San Diego county since 1997. We offer termite inspections, fumigation, termite treatments and wood damage repair to residents and businesses around San Diego. There are two types of termites found in San Diego county. Each species of termite infests the structure in a different way and requires a different type of treatment to establish control and eliminate the colony.
Drywood Termites - Drywood termites typically nest within dry wood and require very little moisture to survive. Infestations occur when winged reproductive termites establish new colonies.
Subterranean Termites - Subterranean termites nest in the ground, in what is known as a crown colony. These crown colonies infest structures from a distance, setting up satellite termite colonies through mud tubes.
Find Out If Your Home Has Termites
Your home is ten times more likely to be damaged by termites than by fire! Every year, America spends five billion dollars exterminating termites and repairing damage the damage they cause. Only a licensed termite inspector can determine the extent of your termite infestation. However, you can detect the presence of termites quite easily. Look around your home for these tell-tale signs of termite activity:
- Mud Tubes - Subterranean termites build shelter tubes to gain access to your home.
- Kick-Out Holes - As termites tunnel through wood, they use kick out holes to discard fecal pellets and frass.
- Pellets - As termites tunnel through wood, they push fecal pellets into small mounds.
- Wood Damage - All termites tunnel through wood, weakening the structure of your home.
- Swarmers - Winged reproductive termites appear after periods of heavy rain or in late summer / early fall.
- Wings - After reproductive termites mate, they shed their wings typically around doors, windows or attic spaces.
Termite Treatment Options
Fumigation Eliminates Every Termite
Fumigation fully eradicates Drywood termites. Vikane rapidly penetrates through wood members of the structure to kill termites by suffocation. After fumigation, Vikane leaves no residues behind, a common concern with fumigants.
Local Treatments - Isolated Termite Infestations
Depending on accessibility, secondary termite treatments can also be utilized to eradicate small isolated infestations of termites. These treatments vary based on location and species of termites found within the structure.
Wood Destroying Pests In San Diego
Drywood Termites
Drywood termites prefer to infest dry wood and are commonly found in walls and attics.
Subterranean Termites
Subterranean termites require moisture to survive and are typically found coming in through the base of the structure.
Fungus & Dry Rot
Fungus or dry rot produce spores, which are like tiny seeds that are distributed by wind and water.
Wood Boring Beetles
Wood boring beetles lay their eggs in wood and commonly damage wood facing.
After Killing Your Termites
Termite Wood Damage Repair
After your home is free of termites, we can also repair any damaged left behind. We are licensed by the Contractors State License Board to perform quality structural repairs. Our in-house construction department is staffed with specialists who can restore the integrity and appearance of your home.
Termite Free Home Warranty Programs
License To Kill offers extended termite treatment warranties for either fumigation or secondary treatments that can be continued to protect your structure after your initial warranty period has expired.
Why People Choose License To Kill
Verified Employees
All of our employees are fully state licensed, bonded and undergo thorough federal background checks before visiting you.
Satisfaction Guarantee
Every pest control, rodent removal and termite treatment we offer comes with a 100% satisfaction guarantee.
Local Family Business
We're a San Diego local, Christian family owned and operated business with active military, veteran and senior discounts.
Termite Control Reviews
Amazing service, found some termite damage that should have been treated by another company during escrow. License to Kill came out and did a free inspection and let me know how to handle the situation. They did not take a penny and the other company came out and fixed the damage.
I'm a real estate agent who works with termite companies on a regular basis. Whenever I get to pick who to hire, my choice is always License to Kill!! Their quality of work, attention to detail, and customer service are better than everyone out there! License to Kill does their part in making my real estate transaction smooth! They go above and beyond the rest!
I had subterranean termites under the slab portion of the house. License To Kill was prompt in inspection and met my scheduling needs. Successful work and left the work areas clean. Came back a year later under warranty to supplement and took care of another location unrelated to the first treatment. Cost of work was reasonable.
I hired them to get rid of my pest issues and not only did they provide exceptional service, but they also repaired the damage the termites did to my patio. They were friendly and professional. The price is what I expected to pay for the level of service they provided.
License To Kill was very easy to work with and they returned phone calls and were very polite on the phone. We had a urgent request for License To Kill to do a termite clearance on a property that was scheduled to close and they made it happen. Thank you License To Kill for working with us in a time crunch and your staff was very professional.