Question 1

What are termites?

Accepted Answer

Termites are small white, tan, or black insects that can cause severe destruction to wooden buildings. Termite pests in California include drywood, dampwood, and subterranean species. These pests cause serious damage to wooden structures and posts and attack stored food, books, and household furniture.

Question 2

How do I know if I have termites?

Accepted Answer

Common signs include sawdust-like piles or pellet-shaped droppings near wood, mud tubes on outside walls or in crawl spaces, darkening or blistering of wood, and swarming winged insects inside the structure especially in spring or fall. Termites have straight antennae, uniform waists, and wings of equal size; ants have elbowed antennae, constricted waists, and longer forewings than hind wings.

Question 3

How can I get rid of termites?

Accepted Answer

Bite Away offers several effective solutions: local treatments for accessible termites, barrier products for subterranean termites, and fumigation for infestations inside wall voids, roofs, or crawlspaces.

Question 4

Can Bite Away repair my damaged wood fence?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Termite infestations can start in exposed wood of fences, decks, and patio covers. Bite Away can repair these structures with the same quality and care as repairs to your house.

Question 5

Does Bite Away do termite inspections for home sellers and buyers?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Our licensed termite inspectors perform a thorough inspection for Wood Destroying Organisms (WDO) including carpenter ants, carpenter bees, dry rot, fungus, and moisture damage. You will receive a comprehensive report with photos within 24 hours. Residential inspections are free.

Question 6

Pest control vs. exterminator

Accepted Answer

Pest control technicians work to change the conditions conducive to an infestation, such as sealing entry points or using baits. Exterminators rely on pesticides and other chemicals to eliminate the unwanted pest.

Question 7

Will pest control get rid of roaches?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Keeping roaches out is a collaborative effort: the occupant must maintain cleanliness or roaches will return. Roaches are resilient and require ongoing treatments.

Question 8

Will pest control get rid of fleas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Bite Away has several ways to control fleas on your property and inside your home. Flea eggs are resistant to many products, so ongoing treatments are required to break the lifecycle. Pets entering the home must also be treated to prevent re-infestation.

Question 9

What kind of bug is this?

Accepted Answer

We can help identify bugs and insects you find. Upload a clear picture on our contact page and we will do our best to identify it.

Question 10

Do you work on Saturday?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We can perform termite inspections and treat for general pest control on Saturdays in most cases.

Question 11

What if I see more bugs between visits?

Accepted Answer

General pest control from Bite Away comes with a pest-free guarantee. If you see re-infestation between visits, call us and we will re-treat your home at no cost.

Question 12

How much is a termite inspection?

Accepted Answer

Bite Away offers free termite inspections for single-family homes, condos, townhouses, and mobile homes. Commercial properties may incur an inspection fee depending on the size of the job.

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