Dove Canyon is “one of Orange County's best kept secrets” and among Southern California’s finest areas to live. Residents of this unique and exclusive gated community serenely enjoy many of the most desirable elements of real estate, all in one place: luxurious homes, refined facilities and infrastructure, and breathtaking natural splendor.
Sometimes, however, paradise comes with a few pests. Natural Science Exterminating received a call from one Dove Canyon homeowner requesting us to inspect what we then discovered to be a serious pest infestation. Unfortunately, a substantial colony of drywood termites had spread throughout the home and hollowed out numerous structures of wood.
By the time we received their call, the infestation had spread beyond a specific area that could have been isolated and thus spot treated. Localized treatments would not be effective in this state, which could have been avoided with regular inspections by a professional exterminator.
The goal of termite treatments is to remove the entirety of the colony in the safest and most effective way, considering the uniqueness of the infestation and property. Extermination may be a localized application of a chemical or natural solution, or the entire property will be treated with a gaseous chemical treatment, tent fumigation.
As exterminators specializing in natural pest control and management, we absolutely prioritize and prefer environmentally friendly spot treatments. However, natural solutions are not suitable in every case, especially when a termite colony has gone unnoticed long enough to grow and multiply in size while creating vast networks of tunnels throughout the home. These severe cases of large, stubborn colonies require tent fumigation to reach every nook and cranny where termites exist and are otherwise inaccessible.
For our Dove Canyon client, neither natural nor spot treatment would be sufficient. We tented and fumigated the property and repaired the damaged and rotted wood, removing all termites and restoring the structural integrity that had been previously compromised.
Avoid Tent Fumigation With Regular Pest Inspections
The truth is that the time and money that tent fumigation and wood repair had cost the homeowner could have been avoided with regular termite inspections. If caught early, termites can be eliminated with localized, chemical-free spot treatments using plant based ingredients such as orange oil.
We get it. Until you’ve experienced a termite infestation, scheduling inspections can seem like an unnecessary expense. But in the most biodiverse state in America and prime breeding ground for many pests, California homes need pest control and management all year round.
Termites are among the most detrimental species of pests, causing billions of dollars of structural damage and property devaluation across the country every year. Regular pest inspections protect what many consider to be their most cherished asset, their home. Anyone who has had to resort to tent fumigation will tell you that prevention is well worth peace of mind and avoiding the cost, headache, and time of a full-blown termite invasion. For health and safety, tent fumigation requires you to vacate your home for several days with your family, pets, medication, food, and any forms of life.
We understand that nobody wants to always worry about pests, which is why we make pest control and maintenance as hassle-free as possible. Just a few visits per year from your local professional exterminator can save your home from tent fumigation and wood damage. If you have questions about pest control, management, and maintenance, give us a call today for a free consultation.
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