Pest Services Madera / Fresno

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pressure Injection?

Pressure injection is when a multitude of holes are created in wood and termiticide is injected into the holes using pressure. This way the wood is protected from the inside out.

What is Fumigation?

Fumigation is a method of asphyxiating pests. An airtight tarpaulin is wrapped around your home or place of business and gas is pumped inside in an attempt to suffocate stubborn pests that are not as susceptible to traditional methods of extermination. After the tarpaulin is removed the house or business must be aired out before individuals can enter.

What is Borate Treatment?

Borates is a mineral found in Death Valley. Borate treatment is treating wood with a borate substance to prevent rot, fungus, and pests. It essentially helps preserve the life of the wood.

What is Rodding or Trenching?

Rodding or trenching is when a trench is dug around the foundation of the house. Then steel rods are placed into the soil and termicide is pushed out with low pressure to prevent pests from invading the base of the structure.

What is Foam Treatment?

Foam treatment is similar to caulking windows. It required using foaming or bubbling termicide and helps provide uniform coverage in areas with cracks and crevices.

What is Termite Baiting?

Termite baiting is placing baits in the soil for termites to feast and bring back to their termite colonies. The baits are laced with chemicals that will unknowingly eliminate them and their colony.

What is Electro Shock?

Elctro shock is an alternative to extermination of pests that uses no chemicals or substances, it’s shocking or electrocuting the pests with a volt of electricity.