CRITICAL STRUCTURALTermites & Wood Destroying
Drywood Termite
Incisitermes minor
Lives entirely inside dry structural timber without needing soil contact. Colonies excavate galleries within framing, eaves, fascia, and roof sheathing.
Warning Signs In Your Home
- Hexagonal sand-like fecal pellets (frass) kicked out of pinholes
- Discarded equal-sized iridescent wings on window sills
- Hollow papery sounding lumber or bubbling paint
Physical Identification Keys
- Reddish-brown head with dark brown body
- 1/3 to 1/2 inch in length with wings
- Leaves hard, dry 6-sided droppings
Knockout Certified Protocol
Professional Eradication & Long-Term Prevention
Branch 3 optic inspection, localized precision borate foam injection, or whole-structure tent fumigation with in-house structural wood replacement.
Seasonal peak in Inland Empire / North County: Swarming occurs on hot late-summer and autumn afternoons in Southern California.
Suspect a Drywood Termite Infestation?
Our licensed technicians provide comprehensive on-site inspections and upfront repair estimates.