Wood Rot and Termite Damage

The first step to termite mitigation is a first-class termite inspection. You might think that any termite inspector can do the termite inspection. On the contrary, when it comes to finding the termite colonies, an expert inspector who has done it for years has built-in experience of where the termite colonies live.

For your home in Corona Del Mar, when the wood is exposed to the elements such as rain, moisture, condensation, and termite infestations, and when you have the right amount of water and temperature, wood will start to rot and attract fungus spores. This is commonly found in eves areas where you have wood exposed from roof leaks or improper construction and sometimes widely found in wood siding areas that are shaded most of the time.
To find these areas, they need to be inspected by a trained professional to identify these types of conditions. Once the conditions have been determined, a report will be written with findings and recommendations to treat and correct identified needs.
To maintain your property from future wood rot/ fungus damage, you should have a yearly inspection by a professional /licensed inspector.
Here at Gentry Termite, we specialize in identifying wood-destroying organisms and pests.

Termite Infestation? Seeing wood rot? Needing Tenting Fumigation Service?

Read on if you live in Corona Del Mar and may require a termite fumigation service. If you have seen “ termite with wings, i.e., termite swarmer’s” and piles of tiny wood pellets in your closets, attic, window seals, etc., it may be time to protect your home and have a full termite inspection! 

Typically a home should be tented around every 7-10 years, depending on various scenarios especially on the quality of the local treatments. During the seven years to ten years, you would set up a yearly termite inspection, and this type of proactivity will save you tens of thousands of woodwork damage. 

Corona Del Mar and its surrounding cities are prone to termite infestation. Our recommendation is to call us at 1-888-838-3764 to set up a free inspection report. Don’t allow a $10k, $15k, $20k damage to occur. Keep your home termite-free by initially tenting the property and then adding the yearly inspection. 

Why Gentry & Associates Termite Control

Gentry & Associates specializes in termite control in Corona Del Mar and surrounding cities. Feel free to look around to learn more about Termite Infestation prevention. Here at G&A, we are confident you will be pleased with our courteous service. Fill out the contact form, and one of our courteous team members will call you to discuss setting up a free termite inspection.

We look forward to assisting you!

Best Corona Del Mar Termite Treatment

The best termite treatment by far is tent fumigation.  However, there are many other treatment options that have been used for years and are effective for termite removal. 

What treatment option are out there:

Let’s start off by dividing treatment into three parts:  Organic treatment, liquid pesticide and fumigant gaseous treatment.  Organic treatment, i.e., orange oil treatment, is safe and you can continue to live in the home while the home is treated.  (Learn more about Orange Oil Treatment and its pros and cons).  Please read.

With respect to other liquid pesticide treatments, for example, Termidor SC is very effective against dry wood, subterranean, and Formosan termites.  The termites eat the treated wood, and pass the poisons throughout the colonies and kills them. Super effective.

The last is a fumigation tent.  If you are looking to buy a home, its essential to have a full tenting if it hasn’t been done in the last 5-7 years!  Based on our experience.  Of course, tent fumigation is the most reliable but you will have to vacate your home for 3 days.  The good news is that the gaseous fumigant does not leave a residue.  

Corona Del Mar Termite control and prevention

Like going the the dentist, once you have all your cavities, etc., determined and fixed, you will want to have a yearly cleaning.  With respect to your home, it’s essential to have a base knowledge of your termite situation and simply receive a yearly inspection and preventative program.  Once again, a quality inspector is ideal.  Meet the Gentry Termite team.