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Cal Coast Termitez



         DO TERMITES INFEST TREATED WOOD?



        by Jesse Ocampo,               lumber but can still be infested by           Drywood Termite damage on pressure treated wood
        Cal Coast Termite & Pest Inc.   the drywood termite which makes its
                                       home inside the wood.
               lthough we see freshly
               cut wood from our local   “SO, THE ANSWER IS YES!”
        A lumberyards and hardware        The best thing to do for your
        stores such as pine or douglas  home is to determine if you’ve
        fir (as a favorite choice due to  been infested by having a licensed
        high moisture content found in  professional come out and check the
        them) drywood termites can infest  areas where wood is exposed and
        pressure treated lumber and wood  more vulnerable which is less seen
        that has been treated with certain  by most homeowners such as attics,
        types  of wood preservatives and  subareas and garages. They will let                        for her clients and firmly believes that  SPOTLIGHT
        cause damage.                  you know which course of action
           But older drier wood found in  you can take to rid your home of any
        some homes with less moisture can  wood boring pests such as a simple
        be less attractive (redwood included)  spot treatment or fumigation.  www.CalCoastTermite.com to learn  as any other wood destroying organism.
        when it is side by side with newer   You can visit our website more about drywood termites as well   If  you  think  you  may  have seen
                                                                                                     termites and aren’t quite sure send
                                                                 Drywood Termite damage with painted
                                                                   on wood preservative. Used by some  us your samples for identification
                                                                              contractors, red in color.  or call us to schedule a free termite
                                                                                                     inspection. We can be reached at
                                                                                                     562-426-3566.
                                                                                                       This is just another benefit of
                                                                                                     knowing an experienced Realtor®
                                                                                                     with connections to trustworthy
                                                                                                     companies such as Cal Coast Termite.
                                                                                                     Allison Van Wig recommends them

         Drywood Termite damage on Redwood                                                           an ounce of prevention is worth a
                                                                                                     pound of cure.    n
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