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 technicians 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.

Contact us at (951) 800-3820 to schedule a free inspection and take the first step towards a termite-free 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 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.