Most homeowners know that termites can be an issue. If you used a mortgage loan to purchase your home, you almost certainly went through the process of getting a termite inspection before the lender would fund the loan. Mortgage lenders almost always require a termite inspection, and if termites are found, require that they be eradicated, because they know what huge problems they can cause. [Read more…]
Knockout Pest Control & Termite is a family-owned and operated pest control company that serves the communities of Temecula, Murrieta, Fallbrook, and the surrounding areas. There are many others in the area, as well as some of the “big name” pest control companies that are national brands with locations in the area. [Read more…]
We hear all the time from our pest control customers in Temecula and Fallbrook that they are very happy with the service we provide. They tell us how their home used to be inundated with ants or spiders and now, they rarely, if ever, see one inside their home. Other customers tell us how happy they are that they no longer have to worry about damage to their home or belongings due to rodents. [Read more…]
Nobody wants termites in their home or place of business—they can do a lot of expensive damage—so many property owners tend to keep an eye out for anything that looks like a termite. After all, catching them early and getting rid of them in a timely manner is key to minimizing the damage to a structure. [Read more…]
Termites can be a big problem for Temecula homeowners, and Knockout Pest Control is here to help if termites have made their way into your home. But there are also things you can do—certain preventative measures you can take—to help keep termites from taking up residence in your home. [Read more…]
As we mentioned in our last blog post, spring is the time of year when we get the most calls to come out to Temecula homes and businesses for termite control. This is because in spring, termites are the most active, and most easily spotted by the untrained eye. [Read more…]
A question we often get at Knockout Pest Control is this: “Do you use safe methods for removing termites?” We get it—we are dealing with your home or place of business and no one wants to breathe in bunch of harmful chemicals. We use several different methods for termite removal for our Temecula and Murrieta customers, all of which are safe and effective.
For customers with limited infestations, we are able to offer heat treatment for the elimination of termites. This involves no use of chemicals whatsoever. With heat treatment, we bring the interior temperature of the wood to about 135 degrees and keep it there for an hour. This is a very effective way to eliminate termites, while allowing you to stay in your home and keeping it free from any chemicals. [Read more…]