Pasadena Termite Control Company helps homeowners, landlords, property managers, and real estate clients get a clear answer fast: do you have termites, what kind, and what does it take to treat them. Whether you spotted something alarming in your crawl space or you have a closing date on the calendar, the process starts the same way. We inspect the structure, identify the species and the extent of activity, and then recommend a treatment that fits the situation. No guesswork, no pressure. Just a thorough look at what is actually happening inside your home.
Swarmers inside. Wings on the sill. Time for an inspection.
Call (626) 226-4993 to get started.
Termites rarely announce themselves until the damage is already underway. A lot of Pasadena homeowners find something that stops them cold: mud tubes climbing the foundation wall, a pile of wings near a window, wood that sounds hollow when you knock on it, or floors that feel soft underfoot. These are real warning signs, and they deserve a real answer.
Here are the most common things people notice before they call:
The signs you see depend on the species. Mud tubes point toward subterranean termites working up from the soil. Frass and hollowed wood often point toward drywood termites living inside the lumber itself. An inspection tells you which type is active and how far the infestation has spread before any treatment is quoted. Call and we will get it handled before the damage grows.
Getting an inspection on the calendar is easier than you think. We do not quote a treatment before we have looked at the structure, because the treatment depends entirely on what we find. A thorough termite inspection covers the foundation, the crawl space, the subfloor, accessible wall voids, the attic framing, and any wood that contacts the soil. We check for active termites, evidence of past activity, conditions that invite infestation, and how far any current activity has spread.
The inspection may also note other wood-destroying insects such as carpenter ants or wood-boring beetles, since those can affect the same areas and are part of a complete picture of what is happening to the wood in your home.
Once we know the species and the scope, we can put together a treatment plan that actually fits your structure. An inspection turns a worry into a plan.
A home sale is a good reason to get the termite inspection booked early. Buyers, sellers, real estate agents, and lenders often ask for a WDO inspection, which stands for wood-destroying organism inspection, as part of the transaction. This is the correct name for what is commonly called a termite inspection for real estate in California. It covers termites and other wood-destroying organisms that could affect the value or condition of the property.
VA loan and FHA loan transactions frequently include a request for this inspection. If you are on a deadline, timing matters.
Real estate deadline? Call early and ask what the schedule allows.
The species you actually have decides which treatment is worth paying for, and that is exactly why the inspection comes first. In the Pasadena area and across Los Angeles County, two types of termites show up regularly: drywood termites and subterranean termites. They behave differently, they damage different parts of a structure, and they require different approaches.
Drywood termites live inside the wood itself. When an infestation has spread through a significant portion of the structure, whole-structure fumigation is often the most thorough option. Subterranean termites come up from the soil, and they are handled with liquid termiticide barriers and bait systems that target the colony at its source.
Treatment decisions get made on-site, by whoever sees the damage firsthand.
We handle the treatment from there.
For subterranean termites, a liquid barrier treatment is the workhorse. The soil around and under the foundation is trenched and treated with a non-repellent termiticide, creating a treated zone that termites move through and carry back to the colony. The treatment covers the foundation perimeter, the slab, and any areas where the soil contacts the structure. It is thorough, it targets the colony at the source, and it is well-suited to the construction styles common throughout Pasadena.
In-ground bait stations are placed at intervals around the property. Termites find the stations, feed on the bait, and carry it back to the colony, eliminating it over time. The stations also serve as an early-warning monitoring system, flagging new activity before it becomes a serious infestation. Bait systems are often paired with a liquid barrier for properties where both coverage and ongoing monitoring make sense.
When drywood termites have spread through a significant portion of the structure, whole-structure fumigation is the option that covers the entire building at once. The structure is tented and treated so that the fumigant reaches wood that would be inaccessible by any other method. This is a serious treatment for a serious infestation, and it is the approach that gives the most complete coverage when drywood termite activity is widespread. If you have heard it called termite tenting, that is the same process.
For accessible wood and smaller, more contained infestations, borate wood treatment is applied directly to the lumber. Borates penetrate the wood and remain active there, making treated wood inhospitable to termites. Localized spot treatment addresses specific areas where activity is confirmed but has not spread through the structure. These options work well when the inspection shows a contained problem rather than a widespread infestation.
New construction in Pasadena and the surrounding area benefits from treating the soil before the slab is poured. A pre-construction termite treatment establishes a treated zone in the soil at the foundation level, providing a layer of protection from subterranean termites before the building is even complete. This is standard practice on many new builds throughout Los Angeles County.
A termite problem doesn't have to mean structural damage. Catching activity early is the difference between a manageable treatment and a repair bill that runs much higher. After treatment, an annual inspection and monitoring plan keeps the structure on our radar. We re-check the property each year, review any monitoring stations, and look for signs of new activity before it has a chance to spread.
This kind of follow-through is straightforward and practical. Termite pressure in Southern California is real and consistent, and a structure that was treated is not immune to future activity. An annual visit keeps you informed and keeps the structure protected over time. We're ready when you are.
We work on single-family homes, rental properties, multi-unit buildings, and commercial structures throughout Pasadena and the surrounding area. Property managers and landlords dealing with active termite activity in one or more units can call the same number as a homeowner who just found swarmers in the living room. The inspection and treatment process is the same: confirm the species, assess the extent, and treat what is there.
No scare tactics and no gimmicks, just solid treatment for whatever the structure needs.
Residential homes. Commercial structures. One local number for both.
We serve Pasadena and the communities nearby, including Arcadia, Monrovia, Alhambra, San Marino, Temple City, and Azusa. If you are in the eastern San Gabriel Valley and you need a termite inspection, a WDO inspection for a home sale, or a treatment for an active infestation, call and we will confirm whether your address is in our service area.
Straight answers about the species and the treatment are what you get when you call, wherever you are in the area.
A home sale is a good reason to get the termite inspection booked early, but pricing and scheduling questions come up for every type of job. When you call, you get the rate on the phone before anything is scheduled, and you are told what it covers. Termite treatment cost varies depending on the treatment type, the size of the structure, and how far the infestation has spread. A fumigation job is priced differently than a soil barrier treatment or a spot treatment, and the inspection is what determines which one applies.
There is no single number that fits every situation, which is why the inspection comes first. The price is confirmed before we schedule anything, and you know what it covers before any work begins. We treat your home the way we would treat our own, and that starts with being respectful of your time, your home, and your closing date. An inspection turns a worry into a plan.
Both types are active in Pasadena and across Los Angeles County, which is part of what makes a thorough inspection important here. Drywood termites are well-suited to the warm, dry climate and can infest wood throughout a structure without any soil contact. Subterranean termites are also present and forage up from the soil. An inspection identifies which type is active so the treatment recommendation fits the actual problem.
When you call, we go over what you have noticed and what the property looks like, and we use that to scope the inspection before anything is scheduled. We confirm the inspection details, including what the visit covers and what it costs, on the call. Once that is settled, we get the inspection on the calendar. From there, the inspection determines whether treatment is needed and what type fits the situation.
Swarmers are reproductive termites, and finding them inside the house is a strong sign that a colony is either established in the structure or very close to it. They do not cause damage themselves, but their presence points to an active population nearby. An inspection is the right next step because swarmers alone do not tell you the species, the location, or how far activity has spread. Getting that picture early keeps the treatment options broader.
Subterranean termites enter from the soil, moving up through the foundation, slab cracks, or any point where wood contacts the ground. Drywood termites enter differently: reproductive swarmers land on the structure and start a new colony directly inside the wood, often through gaps around windows, eaves, or roof joints. Both types can be active for a long time before visible signs appear. An inspection looks at the entry points most common for each species and the construction type of the building.
Termites work slowly compared to something like a water leak, but an untreated infestation can compromise load-bearing framing, subfloor joists, and wall framing over time. The extent of damage depends on the species, how long the colony has been active, and how much wood is accessible to them. Drywood termites can hollow out framing from the inside while the surface looks intact. Catching activity early and treating it before it spreads is the practical reason to schedule an inspection rather than wait.
It helps to have a general sense of what you noticed and where: the location in the house, what the signs looked like, and roughly when you first spotted them. If the property is a rental or a commercial building, knowing the square footage and the construction type is useful. You do not need to have answers to every question before you call. We go through the details on the call and use them to scope the inspection properly.
A liquid termiticide barrier treatment creates a treated zone in the soil that remains in place and continues to affect subterranean termites that move through it. Bait stations provide ongoing monitoring and early-warning detection between annual visits. That said, a treated structure is not permanently immune, and termite pressure in Southern California is sustained. An annual inspection and monitoring plan is the practical way to stay ahead of new activity after the initial treatment is complete.
We work with single-family homeowners, landlords, property managers, and commercial property owners across Pasadena and the surrounding area. The inspect-treat-protect process is the same regardless of the property type: confirm the species, assess the extent of activity, and apply the treatment that fits the structure. Property managers dealing with active termite activity across multiple units can call the same number as a homeowner who just found swarmers. We handle both residential and commercial work.
The price for a termite inspection is confirmed on the call before anything is scheduled, and we explain what the visit covers at that point. A standard inspection and a WDO inspection for a home sale cover similar ground, but the purpose and the documentation differ. Call us and we will go over what each type involves and what it costs so you know what you are getting before the appointment is booked. There is no single price that applies to every property, since size and construction type both affect the scope.
Yes. We work with real estate agents, property managers, and commercial clients regularly, and billing questions can be addressed on the call when the inspection is scheduled. The process starts the same way regardless of who is arranging the inspection: we go over the property details, confirm the scope, and settle the pricing before anything is booked. If you have a specific invoicing arrangement in mind, bring it up when you call and we will work through the details.
Pasadena Termite Control Company is ready to help you figure out what is happening in your home and what it takes to stop it. Whether you are a homeowner who found something alarming under the floor, a landlord dealing with an active infestation in a rental, or a buyer or seller who needs a WDO inspection before a closing date, the call goes to the same place. We inspect the structure, identify the species and the scope, and recommend a treatment that fits.
If the situation feels urgent, call now. We take short-notice work and can tell you on the call what the schedule allows.
We're ready when you are.
Swarmers inside. Wings on the sill. Time for an inspection.
Not every termite problem calls for the same fix, and applying the wrong treatment wastes time and money. We start with an inspection that identifies the species and maps how far the activity has spread, then match the treatment to what we actually find. The table below lays out each method we use, what it is built for, and what to expect when the work gets underway.
| Treatment Approach | How We Do It | Recommended For | Timeline and Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whole-Structure Fumigation | Structure tented and sealed, Treatment dispersed throughout the entire building, Re-entry cleared after required interval per label directions | Widespread drywood termite infestations that have spread into wall voids and framing beyond the reach of direct treatment | Multi-step process spanning several days. Includes a preparation visit, the fumigation itself, and a re-entry clearance. We walk through all preparation steps before the job begins. |
| Termite Inspection | Foundation perimeter, crawlspace, and attic framing checked, Mud tubes, frass, swarmers, and hollow wood noted, Wood-destroying insects other than termites noted where found | Any homeowner with suspected activity, home buyers and sellers requiring a WDO inspection, and anyone wanting a baseline check before problems develop | Single visit. Produces a report covering what was found, where it was found, and what it means. The inspection is completed before any treatment is quoted. |
| Wood and Spot Treatment | Borate product applied directly to accessible wood, Localized treatment targets a contained infestation, No soil work required for this method | Contained drywood termite infestations in accessible wood where fumigation is not warranted | Typically completed in a single visit when the affected area is accessible. Best suited to situations where the inspection confirms the infestation is limited in scope. |
| Liquid Termiticide Barrier | Soil trenched around the foundation, Non-repellent termiticide applied to treated zone, Subterranean termites carry product back to colony | Subterranean termites entering from the soil through the foundation perimeter or crawlspace | Completed in a single visit for most structures. The treated zone remains in the soil around the foundation. Annual inspection recommended to confirm the zone is holding and no new activity has appeared. |
| Bait and Monitoring System | In-ground stations placed at intervals around the property, Foraging termites feed on bait and carry it back to the colony, Stations checked and refreshed on a regular schedule | Subterranean termites, used as a standalone treatment or paired with a liquid barrier for layered protection | Multi-visit service. Colony reduction happens gradually over time as foragers share the bait. Ongoing monitoring visits are part of the program and provide early warning of new activity. |
| Pre-Construction Soil Treatment | Soil treated before the slab is poured, Termiticide applied at the depth where subterranean termites forage, Protection built into the structure from the ground up | New construction in Pasadena and throughout Los Angeles County where a slab foundation is being poured | Single application timed to the construction schedule, completed before framing begins. Coordinates with the builder's timeline. |
| Annual Inspection and Monitoring | Full structure re-inspected each year, Bait stations checked and refreshed where in place, New activity identified before it spreads | Any property that has been treated and any homeowner who wants ongoing early detection rather than waiting for visible damage | Recurring annual visit. Not a warranty or a bond. A straightforward plan for keeping the structure checked year after year so new activity is caught early. |
Call (626) 226-4993 to schedule a termite inspection and get a treatment quote, we are available every day from 8:30 AM to 10:00 PM.
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