Residential/Commercial
Our homes and business properties are typically the largest investments we make, and they need to be protected. Here’s how:
1. Inspection
Buena Vista Company can perform a complete inspection of your property. Our licensed inspectors have decades of experience, and will not only look for termites, but also carpenter ants, carpenter bees, plumbing leaks, moisture problems, dry rot and fungus issues.
We offer free limited inspections and also paid complete inspections. The fee is dependent upon square footage. Call us for the details!
2. Treatment
Today there are many treatment approaches available. Depending on the type of pest we identify, your inspector will discuss with you the most effective method of solving your problem.
3. Preventative
There are some things property owners can do to discourage dry wood termites from being attracted to your home or business. Keeping the structures painted and well sealed will deter dry wood termites. Keeping flashing in-between your fences and decks can also be effective. Keeping soil and ground cover away from siding and exposing the foundation around structures will deter subterranean termites, and allow you to notice any tube development on the exterior of the structure. Of course one of the best prevention methods is to have a low cost inspection of your property every 3 years, and find any problems before they become big ones! There are also ways to make your house unwelcome to Subterranean Termites. In general, the goal is to reduce moisture and organic matter around your home, and to prevent wood fiber from making contact with the ground.
Specifically:
- Don’t affix wooden trellises to exterior walls
- Keep mulch, wood debris, scrap lumber, sawdust, and firewood away from buildings
- Don’t bury wood debris near your home
- Remove infested trees and stumps
- Repair leaking faucets, water lines, both indoors and outdoors
- Fix leaky roofs and gutters
- Keep gutters and drains free from debris
- Grade soil so that water runs away from foundations
- Ventilate crawl spaces and attics to reduce humidity
- Cover at between 80-90% of soil in the sub-area with vapor barrier
- Make sure that wood siding, stucco, and foam board are a minimum of 6 inches away from the ground
4. What to Look for
Termites often leave evidence of their presence. Look for small holes in wood, crumbling drywall, and sagging doors and floors. Insect wings are another sign, as termites shed their wings when they swarm (most often in Spring and Fall). Look, too, for shelter tubes that Subterranean Termites build to serve as their passageways across masonry and/or along pipes. Keep in mind, though, just because you don’t see any termites or termite damage, it doesn’t necessarily mean they are not there. That’s why it’s important to have a professional inspection of your home to ensure it’s termite- free.
5. The Buena Vista Company Guarantee
Depending on the type of treatment you elect to use, our guarantees run from 3 to 7 years. With an annual inspection program in place, we can offer a 10-year guarantee against subterranean termite infestation.
If you are shopping for pest control service, do yourself a favor and avoid the corporate giants and go with a small company, you won’t regret it!
I have worked with many pest control companies over the years and no one compares to the service quality, responsiveness, caring and professionalism Helio and the team at Buena Vista provided me with.
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