Call us today to schedule a free inspection.
Valid Oct 1, 2025 - Dec 31, 2027 Schedule Now
Temecula Termite Control
Protecting Your Property with Professional Termite Control Solutions
Early detection and professional treatment are essential when protecting your home or business from termites. These bugs are silent destroyers, often causing significant damage before you even notice their presence. In Temecula’s warm, dry climate, homes and businesses are especially vulnerable to infestations, making effective termite control necessary for safeguarding your property.
Established in 1992, Kilter Termite and Pest Control has served Southern California for over three decades, earning a trusted reputation for dependable pest control services. Our licensed and highly trained termite removal technicians in Temecula offer effective and safe treatments for your termite problems. We use innovative, family- and pet-friendly methods that minimize disruption while delivering powerful results. Whether you're dealing with subterranean or drywood termites, we have the skills to manage the situation, from initial inspection to ongoing prevention.
We believe in transparent communication, educating our customers on the importance of proactive termite prevention, and recognizing early signs of infestation. Our goal is to make sure that you feel confident in the steps we’re taking to protect your home.
Early Warning Signs of a Termite Infestation
Identifying termites involves understanding their appearance and behavior. Typically, they are small, light-colored insects with straight antennae and soft bodies. Despite their unassuming size, termites pose a significant threat due to their insatiable appetite for cellulose, the main component of wood.
Signs that termites might be present in your home or office include:
- Swarmers – Termite swarmers are flying insects that emerge from the colony to mate and establish new colonies. If you see many winged insects around windows or lights, it indicates an active termite infestation.
- Discarded wings – After swarmers mate, they shed their wings. If you notice piles of small, transparent wings near windowsills or entry points, termites are active in or around your property.
- Mud tubes – Subterranean termites create mud tubes to move between their colony and a food source. You’ll often find these tubes along foundation walls or in crawl spaces, signaling an active infestation.
- Wood damage – Termites feed on wood, creating hollow, weakened sections in wooden structures. If you notice wood that sounds hollow when tapped or feels soft, termites may be eating away at it from the inside.
- Termite droppings (frass) – Drywood termites leave behind small, pellet-shaped droppings known as frass. These tiny pellets can accumulate near baseboards or furniture and may look similar to sawdust.
- Stuck windows or doors – Termites often infest the frames of doors and windows, causing the wood to swell. This swelling can make opening or closing doors and windows difficult, indicating that termites may be present.
Our experienced Temecula termite control technicians can identify these early signs of infestation and act quickly to minimize potential damage. By offering free inspections, we provide homeowners and business owners with the peace of mind that comes with knowing their property is thoroughly examined for signs of termites. If any activity is detected, we customize a treatment plan targeting the specific type of termite infestation, whether drywood or subterranean termites, applying the appropriate solution for long-lasting protection.
See Why We’re a Local Favorite
Real feedback from people who rely on us to protect their homes & Businesses.
-
“Due to their good name and reputation, I opt to choose Kilter to help us with our termite problem.”Brenda H. -
“We've had an annual contract for over 25 years. I'll always trust my home to Kilter.”Beth Bermudez
-
“The quality of the work done was OUTSTANDING! Thank you, KILTER Termite & Pest Control Team!”Shared V.
-
“They did a great job and left the place clean after their work.”Jack D.
-
“I am thankful for Kilter Termite & Pest Control for taking care of the pests in our old home”Stephen T.
-
“Had a termite inspection and extermination. On time, on budget. After several weeks, the company advised I check around for hot spots, and Luis (the technician) came back out and took care of it as per their warranty. No hassles, no fuss. Luis is a real pro.”Michael L.
-
“I’m glad I gave Kilter a call and I’m hopeful that the services they’ll provide me going forward will be as good as my initial impression. Thanks, Rick.”Rachel K.
-
“We have been customers of Kilter for many many years. We are 110% pleased with their service. We look forward to our yearly home inspection visit and always request Steven Briley. He is professional, but patient with my questions. Occasionally i need to call the service in between yearly inspections, and they immediately respond to my needs. Kilter rocks!!! Steven Briley rocks!”Ro S.
-
“I am beyond pleased I reached out to Kilter.”Jennifer M.
How Can our Team Help You?
-
Stay-In-Home Termite Treatment $200 OFFTake advantage of this exclusive offer from Kilter Termite and Pest Control: claim $200 off when you book a termite treatment that allows you to stay in your home (no tenting or moving out!).Hassle-Free Deals
-
How to Get Rid of Fleas in Your Yard—and Keep Them From Coming Indoors Martha StewartRead More
-
Skip the tent. Stay in your home. KILGUARD™ & KILFOAM™ NO-FUMIGATION TERMITE TREATMENT
Eliminates termites without tenting, fumigation, or overnight stays
- Stay in your home — no packing up, no hotel, no disruption
- Done in hours — not stretched over 2-3 days like tenting
- Both species covered — drywood & subterranean in one visit
- Family & pet safe — targeted injection, no whole-home chemical saturation
2-year "No Problem" warranty
Covers your entire home — if termites return, so do weGet a free termite inspection