Rebuilding After The Palisades And Eaton Fires: Pest-Proof Your New Construction Home With Bora-Care & TAP Pest Control Insulation

To our neighbors and all those affected by the Southern California wildfires, we extend our heartfelt condolences for the losses and challenges you’ve faced. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. This tragedy is near and dear to all of us at Natural Science Exterminating, as our owner’s mother-in-law lost the home she had been lovingly remodeling for the last five years, as well as an apartment building.

After multiple decades of pest control and management in Orange County, we remain strong in our commitment to 100% customer satisfaction as we expand our service area to include Los Angeles. To support the people of LA rebuilding homes and communities after the Eaton Fire in Altadena and Palisades Fire in Pacific Palisades, we are offering 20% off Bora-Care treatments for new construction homes. 

Bora-Care and Thermal Acoustical Pest Control (TAP) insulation are low-toxicity, eco-friendly solutions—two of the best in the industry for providing lasting protection against pests, preventing wood decay and structural damage, and preserving both the value and integrity of your property. It is best to install TAP insulation and apply Bora-Care during the build and remodel phases, as these are the only windows of time when the home's framework is fully accessible. 

What Is Bora-Care? The Industry Standard Against Termites, Insects, & Wood Decay

Bora‑Care is a termiticide, insecticide, and fungicide registered with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

When Bora-Care is applied directly to the wood at this stage, its active ingredient, a borate mineral salt, penetrates deep into the wood and remains effective for the life of the wood. It preserves the wood by preventing and killing termites and other wood-destroying organisms.

  • Termites: Termites are one of the most common household pests in the United States, particularly in California, where they cause billions of dollars in damage each year. They feed on wood for its cellulose content, making any wood or wood-based material a target for destruction. When applied as a preventative treatment or pre-treatment, Bora-Care is especially effective against termites, disrupting their ability to digest wood and ultimately killing them.  
  • Carpenter Ants, Powderpost Beetles, Old‑House Borers, & Wood‑Boring Beetles: These insects do not eat wood like termites do, but their burrowing and nesting weakens the structure of wood, causing significant damage and increasing the risk of structural collapse. Bora-Care acts as a delayed-kill insecticide for wood-damaging pests by disrupting their digestive systems and preventing them from feeding, leading to eventual death by starvation.
  • Wood Decay & Rot—Fungi and Algae Growth: When wood is exposed to moisture, fungi and algae can develop, leading to wood degradation. However, wood treated preventatively with Bora-Care helps stop wood-decaying fungi and algae from taking hold. If the wood already has fungi or algae, treating it with Bora-Care helps stop their spread and prevents further damage.

What Is TAP Pest Control Insulation? Energy-Saving Thermal Insulation, Soundproofing, Fire Retardation, & Pest Control

TAP insulation is an EPA-registered product that offers thermal insulation, soundproofing, fire retardation, and pest control, with a lifetime warranty.

In California, where the sunny heat and numerous species of pests can be relentless, poor insulation and pest damage can quickly escalate, leading to significant energy and repair costs. TAP insulation helps homeowners save thousands of dollars on energy bills by maintaining your ideal temperature at home. In the hotter months, it keeps cool air conditioning from escaping the home, and in colder months, it keeps the warm air from the heater from escaping. Made from cellulose fibers, primarily recycled newspaper, TAP insulation is infused with naturally derived borate, which repels pests and is toxic to them but safe and non-toxic to humans.

As the only pest control insulation product on the market today with the Energy Star® label, customers who choose to have TAP insulation installed are eligible for up to a $500 tax credit.

Call Natural Science Exterminating For Naturally-Derived Long-Term Pest Protection

At Natural Science Exterminating, we specialize in pest control and extermination, using industry-leading solutions and scientifically-proven, safe, and effective methods.

In this time of recovery, we understand the importance of protecting your home from pests and damage. Whether you’re rebuilding from recent events or simply looking to protect your home for the future, we’re here to help. Our priority isn't just focused on today—it’s about providing long-term peace of mind and protection for generations.

Call us today to learn how Bora-Care and TAP insulation can help reduce future costs and prevent problems before they start.

Call Us Today: 1-714-451-2890

E-mail: info@naturalscienceexterminating.com 

We offer expert pest-proofing, rodent control, termite treatment, and pest extermination in Orange County and Los Angeles County, serving Anaheim, Irvine, Garden Grove, Huntington Beach, Long Beach, and surrounding areas. Call now for fast, reliable service!

TAP Pest Control Insulation Saves Energy And Kills Pests In California Homes

Inside attics, crawl spaces, walls, and basements, insulation is key to keeping your home cool when the weather's hot and keeping your house warm when it’s cold.

What Is TAP Insulation?

When the weather is hot, insulation prevents the cool air of the air conditioner from escaping, and heat from the outside seeping in.

In California, where temperatures run high and pests are active all year round, poor insulation and pest damage can cost homeowners a small fortune. Thermal Acoustical Pest (TAP) insulation is the ideal solution for year-round, energy-efficient comfort and bliss. TAP insulation not only provides thermal insulation but also soundproofing, fire retardation, and pest control, while guarding against mold and mildew, with a lifetime warranty. 

Made of cellulose fibers, derived primarily from recycled old newspaper, TAP insulation is infused with a naturally derived borate solution that is toxic and repelling to pests but safe and non-toxic to humans. TAP insulation is the only pest control insulation product on the market today with the Energy Star® label. Customers who choose to add this insulation to their homes are eligible for up to a $500 tax credit.

Who Can Install TAP Insulation?

TAP pest control insulation is an EPA-registered pesticide that can only be installed by a licensed Pest Management Professional. With decades of experience in pest control, Natural Science Exterminating is qualified and licensed to sell and install TAP insulation, helping homeowners save thousands of dollars in energy bills while preventing stressful pest infestations and costly pest damage.

Is TAP Insulation Effective Against Insects & Rodents?

TAP pest control insulation is effective against many types of pests including termites, ants, boxelder bugs, centipedes, millipedes, cockroaches, crickets, earwigs, silverfish, slugs, snails, sow bugs, and stink bugs. The borate solution in TAP pest control insulation kills insects but it is not designed to kill rodents.

Before we begin the process of upgrading your home with TAP pest control insulation, it is crucial that we conduct a thorough inspection to confirm no traces or signs of any pests, particularly in the spaces that currently have insulation. Pests like rodents are drawn to insulation for warm, dark seclusion, leaving feces and urine to mark their territory with the odor and their keen sense of smell as guidance. They can give rise to mildew, mold, and the spread of leptospirosis, allergens, and bacteria. Particles of their feces, blood, or saliva may carry hantavirus and become airborne, circulating through your home’s ventilation. We must completely remove all soiled insulation and pests, along with any of their remains. Holes and any points of access must be sealed and the entire affected area must be decontaminated in order to prevent reinfestation and eliminate the risk to the health of people in your household. 

How Is TAP Insulation Installed? 

Natural Science Exterminating specializes in environmentally friendly pest management and is uniquely equipped to handle a wide range of problems in pest extermination, pest control insulation, and wood repair. 

TAP pest control insulation is installed by spraying it into spaces using specialized equipment. If your existing insulation is completely pest-free and sanitary, we can add TAP pest control insulation without removing your existing insulation. 

How do you know if your home has enough insulation? As TAP pest control insulation is installed, it must be applied evenly into every nook and cranny such that it meets a certain resistance value (R-value) recommended by the United States Department of Energy. R-value is a measure of the insulation’s thermal resistance—the higher the R-value, the more effective the insulation is at keeping the indoors cool when it is hot outside and warm when it is cold outside. Professional installation of TAP pest control insulation ensures that the R-values meet standards to be effective for both insulation and pest control.

Call us today to ask about TAP pest control insulation and rodent decontamination.

Call Us Today: 1-714-451-2890

E-mail: info@naturalscienceexterminating.com

Professional Rodent Decontamination For Your Attic With Pest Control Insulation

It’s 3am and you can’t sleep because noises are coming from your attic. 

Many homeowners have been there, with our imagination running wild through every possibility—even wondering if paranormal activity might be real.

Attic Inspection and Decontamination

If you have discovered droppings or heard noises in your home, you may have rodents. The attic may be a scary place but rodent contamination is truly the stuff of nightmares. Many homeowners haphazardly try to clean up the place by themselves, unwittingly exposing themselves to danger. Rodents can carry Leptospirosis and Hantavirus and their waste can be the source of airborne diseases. Their bodily fluids (blood, oil, feces, saliva, and urine) contain bacteria which can develop into mold and mildew, which are hazardous to the health of you and your loved ones. Such biohazardous material must be properly disposed of. 

Rodent removal and decontamination requires more than a simple cleanup and placing a few traps. Rodents know how to hide when they hear humans approaching, and can easily make themselves undetectable to the untrained eye. Without thorough professional investigation, it may be impossible to know where to find and remove them. What’s worse is that they can become aggressive and bite when they feel threatened by human presence, which can leave you or your loved ones injured and infected. 

Rodent extermination and attic decontamination require professional training, equipment, and protection. Delaying pest control inspections and treatments can cause more damage as time goes on. Left untreated, the rodents may breed, or the mere presence of them can draw in other rodents to further invade your home. 

Rodent Pest Control Insulation

The rodent droppings can also be stuck in the insulation, which is what the air in your home passes through. The air that circulates throughout your home will be infected by the disease and odor of the droppings. This is both unbearable and unsanitary. 

Rodents can easily pass through small cracks and spaces within your home, searching for sustenance from your own family’s food supply. Food contamination poses serious health risks.

Natural Science Exterminating is qualified and licensed to sell and install specialized pest control insulation, which offers industry leading energy efficiency, fire retardation, and sound proofing. We offer installation for the only pest control insulation product on the market today with the Energy Star® label. Customers who choose to add this insulation to their homes are eligible for up to a $500 tax credit.

Prior to decontamination, your home will be thoroughly inspected. Your home will then be prepped for decontamination with proper safety protocols. The attic insulation will be removed and the affected areas will be decontaminated and sanitized before installing fresh new pest control insulation. 

We recommend calling the professionals to treat your home with the safest and most effective pest control. Early detection and treatment can save your home from damage and prevent you and your family from becoming infected and ill. 

Give us a call today to book your inspection and appointment. 

Call Us Today: 1-714-451-2890

E-mail: info@naturalscienceexterminating.com

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