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Termite Inspection & Control in Claremont, CA
Buying an older Claremont house? Census estimates put about three in four of the city's homes before 1980, and almost 9% before 1940. California doesn't require a termite inspection to sell, though a lender or the contract may. 19 licensed companies in our directory list Claremont as a service area for termite control. Anaheim, Hacienda Heights, and Upland are home to the most. When there is a report, it has to say what was found, what conditions could invite termites, and what couldn't be reached.Sources: US Census Bureau, ACS 2020–2024 5-year, B25034 Year Structure Built (data.census.gov; replaces Census Reporter). Per city:, CA DRE, Reference Book ch. 6 (PDF), SPCB, WDO Inspection Search, SPCB, Structural Pest Control Act (PDF), SoCal Pest Finder directory data (live; no link)
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Termites in this area
Drywood or subterranean?
Drywood termites live in dry wood above ground, often in attics, eaves and furniture. UC IPM calls their six-sided fecal pellets diagnostic; they are pushed out of kickout holes less than 2 mm wide. Subterranean termites need soil contact. Mud tubes on a foundation or wall are a common sign. Contact a licensed company for an inspection. UC IPM: Drywood Termites; UC IPM: Subterranean and Other Termites.
When they swarm
Drywood swarmers fly during the day in summer and fall. Subterranean termites in the Reticulitermes group swarm in the afternoon in spring or fall, on clear days after soaking rain. UC IPM: Drywood Termites; UC IPM: Subterranean and Other Termites.
What an inspection covers
California's minimum is a visual search of the areas an inspector can reach. Hidden damage can be missed, so ask what was and wasn't inspected. UC IPM: Drywood Termites.
Treatment
UC IPM discusses fumigation, local treatments and heat as options for drywood termites. Ask each licensed company to explain its recommendation and the proposed scope in writing. UC IPM: Drywood Termites.
Termite signs guide · Fumigation and local treatment guide
Termite reports when you buy
For a home sale, these California rules matter most:Sources: CA DRE, Reference Book ch. 6 (PDF), SPCB, Structural Pest Control Act (PDF), SPCB, WDO Inspection Search
- Not required by law: no state law requires a termite inspection to sell, but a lender or the contract may.
- Buyer gets the report: when one is required, the report goes to the buyer before title transfers.
- Separated report: the company must offer a report that splits Section I (active infestation and damage) from Section II (conditions).
- Past reports: the Board's WDO search shows reports filed for the address in the last two years.
Before you hire a termite company in Claremont
- Search the address on the WDO search to see earlier reports.Sources: SPCB, WDO Inspection Search
- Ask the company for a separated report if escrow is involved.Sources: SPCB, Structural Pest Control Act (PDF)
- On a pre-1940 house, ask which areas are inaccessible and whether opening them is recommended.Sources: SPCB, Structural Pest Control Act (PDF)
- Read the bold second-opinion notice and consider using it.Sources: SPCB, Structural Pest Control Act (PDF)
- Verify the license in the DCA search.Sources: CA DCA, License Search
Termite questions in Claremont
Is a termite inspection required to sell a Claremont house?
No state law requires one. If the lender or the purchase contract does, the report must go to the buyer before title transfers.
Sources: CA DRE, Reference Book ch. 6 (PDF)Can I see termite reports filed on a house I'm buying?
Yes. The Structural Pest Control Board's WDO search shows reports filed for the address in the last two years.
Sources: SPCB, WDO Inspection SearchWhat is a separated report?
It's a report that lists Section I items (active infestation or infection and its damage) apart from Section II items (conditions likely to lead to infestation). California requires the company to offer one.
Sources: SPCB, Structural Pest Control Act (PDF)Can I get a second opinion on a termite report?
Yes. Every report carries a bold notice that you may get a second opinion from another company.
Sources: SPCB, Structural Pest Control Act (PDF)How can I tell if old damage is still active?
Pellets alone can't show whether a drywood infestation is active, UC IPM says, so have a licensed inspector look.
Related: Termite signs guide · Sources: UC IPM, Drywood TermitesDoes the inspection cover the roof?
The report must state whether the roof was inspected.
Sources: SPCB, Structural Pest Control Act (PDF)What happens to areas the inspector couldn't reach?
They're listed in the report, often with a recommendation to open them. If they're opened and inspected later, the company issues a supplemental report.
Sources: SPCB, Structural Pest Control Act (PDF)Who keeps the inspection records?
The company must keep its inspection reports and related records for three years. Sources: spcb_act ---
Sources for Claremont termite information
- US Census Bureau, ACS 2020–2024 5-year, B25034 Year Structure Built (data.census.gov; replaces Census Reporter). Per city:
- CA DCA, License Search
- CA DRE, Reference Book ch. 6 (PDF)
- SGVMVCD, District Info
- SoCal Pest Finder directory data (live; no link)
- SPCB, Structural Pest Control Act (PDF)
- SPCB, WDO Inspection Search
- UC IPM, Drywood Termites
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