The first indication a home or property may have a termite problem is when the homeowner notices a springtime swarm of termites. In our north-central California pest control region, the two types of termites responsible for most property damage are the subterranean Reticulitermes termite and the western drywood termite, Incisitermes minor. The latter is California’s […]
The unseasonably warm weather we are having in Sacramento and Northern California has tricked lots of plants and trees into an early bloom, from daffodils to almonds. Such springlike weather may also mean another, less attractive early season—namely termite swarms. Last March we got a frantic call from one of our pest control customers: she […]
Every year about this time, the phone starts ringing in the Pinnacle Pest Control office with requests for termite home inspections and sometimes reports of swarms. The subterranean termite species most common in our Sacramento region causes extensive damage that can remain hidden for years inside the walls and crawlspaces of your home. Historically “Delta […]
Whether you’re a homeowner, a small business owner, a landlord, or a property manager, unwanted guests can be difficult to get rid of. Of course, if those guests are people, you can politely ask them to leave in most instances. However, in the event you have pests as unwanted guests, they can be difficult if […]
There are plenty of fun and interesting do-it-yourself (DIY) projects for homeowners during the spring time, from giving your walls a fresh coat of paint to revamping your landscaping. However, even if you’re the most adventurous or skilled DIY-er, some jobs are just better left up to the professionals, and one of those jobs is […]
As a homeowner, you do everything in your power to protect your family, which means ensuring your home is safe and secure. However, while you may be concerned about protecting your home from the outside-in, you should also be concerned with protecting your home from the inside-out. While some dangers inside your home are easy […]