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Termite Inspection & Control in Laguna Hills, CA

Nearly three in four Laguna Hills homes date from the 1970s or 1980s, and almost one in five is an attached single-family home, Census estimates show. When termites turn up in a building with shared walls, the treatment plan can involve your neighbors as well as you. 25 licensed companies in our directory list Laguna Hills as a service area for termite control. 3 of them have their office in Laguna Hills. Drywood termites leave six-sided pellets; subterranean termites build mud tubes from the soil.Sources: US Census Bureau, ACS 2020–2024 5-year, B25034 Year Structure Built (data.census.gov; replaces Census Reporter). Per city:, US Census Bureau, ACS 2020–2024 5-year, B25024 Units in Structure (B25003 Tenure and B25035 Median Year Built use the same URL pattern with the table ID swapped). Per city:, UC IPM, Drywood Termites, UC IPM, Subterranean and Other Termites, 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

Townhomes, condos and fumigation

California's fumigation rules spell out what happens when more than one household is involved:Sources: SPCB, Structural Pest Control Act (PDF)

Before you hire a termite company in Laguna Hills

Termite questions in Laguna Hills

My townhome shares walls. Can I treat just my unit?

Sometimes. A local treatment targets specific boards, which can work when the colony is found and reachable. Fumigation treats the whole structure, so in a building with shared walls it usually involves the other households. Ask the inspector to explain the choice in writing.

Sources: UC IPM, Drywood Termites, SPCB, Structural Pest Control Act (PDF)

What notices do neighbors get before a fumigation?

Occupants get notice at least 48 hours ahead, and the Occupant Fumigation Notice has added signature steps for multi-unit buildings. Ask the company how it will reach every household.

Sources: SPCB, Structural Pest Control Act (PDF)

What's the difference between Section I and Section II?

Section I lists active infestation or infection and the damage it caused. Section II lists conditions likely to lead to infestation, such as faulty grade levels or excessive cellulose debris, that aren't damage yet.

Sources: SPCB, Structural Pest Control Act (PDF)

Can I ask for the report to be separated?

Yes. California requires the company to offer a separated report that splits Section I items from Section II items.

Sources: SPCB, Structural Pest Control Act (PDF)

How do I tell drywood from subterranean termites?

Drywood termites leave hard, six-sided pellets and need no contact with soil. Subterranean termites nest in the ground and build mud tubes to reach wood. An inspection confirms which you have.

Related: Termite signs guide · Sources: UC IPM, Drywood Termites, UC IPM, Subterranean and Other Termites

Is a termite inspection required to sell a Laguna Hills home?

State law doesn't require one for a sale. If the lender or the purchase contract requires one, the report goes to the buyer before the title transfers.

Sources: CA DRE, Reference Book ch. 6 (PDF)

Will I get a second-opinion notice?

Yes. The report has to include a bold notice that you may get a second opinion from another company.

Sources: SPCB, Structural Pest Control Act (PDF)

How long does a company keep my inspection records?

California requires the company to keep inspection reports and related records for three years. Sources: spcb_act ---

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