If something in your home has you wondering whether termites are involved, the right move is an inspection before anything else. Pasadena Termite Control Company covers Monrovia and the surrounding area, and every job starts the same way: a thorough look at the structure to confirm whether termites are active, identify the species, and map the extent of any damage before a treatment is quoted. Pricing is confirmed on the call before anything is scheduled, and you are told what the inspection covers before we book it.
Monrovia's housing stock includes a mix of older single-family homes, properties with crawlspaces and wood framing that has been in place for decades, and outbuildings and decks that rarely get a close look. That kind of construction is exactly where termite activity tends to go unnoticed longest. Whether you own the property, manage it, or are in the middle of a sale, we inspect the structure, confirm what is there, and put together a treatment plan that fits.
When you call, we will ask about the structure: the type of construction, whether there is a crawlspace or a slab, how old the building is, and what you have noticed and where. You do not need to have a diagnosis ready. Most people call because something looked wrong, not because they know what it is. A pile of wings near a window, a soft spot in the floor, mud tubes along the foundation wall, or small pellet-like droppings near a baseboard are all enough to go on. Tell us what you saw and where, and we will use that to scope the inspection on the call.
The price for the inspection is confirmed before anything is scheduled. The inspection price and the treatment price are separate, and the treatment quote comes after we have seen the structure. Nothing is quoted before we know what we are dealing with.
Call (626) 226-4993 and we will get the details sorted out before anything is booked. An inspection turns a worry into a plan.
When subterranean termites are confirmed, the treatment targets the soil at the foundation. The perimeter of the slab or crawlspace is trenched and treated with a liquid termiticide that termites move through without detecting. They carry it back through the colony, which is what makes this approach effective at the source rather than just at the surface. The treated zone stays in the soil around the structure after the application is complete.
A liquid barrier covers the full perimeter of the building, including any areas where the soil contacts the foundation or framing. This is the workhorse approach for subterranean termite activity, and it is suited to the construction types common in this area. Products are applied according to the label, and we explain beforehand what the household needs to do to prepare.
Once a liquid barrier treatment is in place, in-ground bait and monitoring stations provide an ongoing early-warning system. Foraging termites find the stations, feed on the bait, and carry it back to the colony. The stations are checked and refreshed on a schedule. Between visits, they flag new activity before it becomes a larger problem. An annual inspection and monitoring plan pairs with this to keep the structure checked year after year.
Structures that are separate from the main building, or connected to it with wood framing, are part of the inspection too. Older decks and fences with wood-to-soil contact are a common entry point, and outbuildings that have not been inspected in years can harbor activity that eventually spreads. Borate wood treatment applied directly to accessible timber is often the right fit for these structures. Where the infestation is contained and the wood can be reached, localized spot treatment handles it without the scope of a full barrier job.
For new construction in Monrovia, treating the soil before the slab is poured puts termite protection in place from the foundation up. The treated zone is established at the depth where subterranean termites forage, before framing begins. This is standard practice on many new builds in the area and is worth discussing early in the construction schedule, since it has to happen before the concrete goes down.
We are available every day from 8:30 AM to 10:00 PM. When you call, we confirm what the schedule allows and work around the household, a tenant, or a business's operating hours. Short-notice requests are accepted, and we can tell you on the call what the earliest available time looks like.
If a closing date is driving the timeline, call early. A WDO inspection, which is the correct name in California for what is commonly called a termite inspection for real estate, is often requested by a buyer, agent, or lender as part of a home sale or refinance. The full name is wood-destroying organism inspection, and it covers termites along with other wood-destroying organisms that could affect the property's condition. We book the inspection and get the structure looked at. Real estate deadline? Call early and ask what the schedule allows.
For rental properties and commercial buildings, we work around tenants and occupants. The inspection process is the same regardless of the property type. We treat your home the way we would treat our own, and that includes being respectful of the schedule and the people who live or work there.
When drywood termites have spread through a significant portion of a structure, particularly into wall voids and framing that cannot be reached by direct application, whole-structure fumigation is the approach that covers the entire building at once. The structure is tented and treated so the fumigant reaches timber that would be inaccessible any other way. It is not the default recommendation for every drywood termite finding. When the infestation is contained and the affected wood is reachable, localized treatment is often the better fit.
Fumigation spans multiple days and involves preparation before the tent goes up and a clearance process before re-entry. We walk through what needs to be arranged on the household's end before anything is scheduled. Treatment decisions get made on-site, by whoever sees the damage firsthand. The inspection determines whether fumigation is warranted or whether a more targeted approach fits the situation.
The price depends on the size of the structure, how it is built, which treatment fits the termite type and the extent of the infestation, and how reachable the affected timber is. A liquid barrier treatment on a large slab-foundation home is priced differently than a localized spot treatment on a small outbuilding. Whole-structure fumigation is priced differently again, and the size and construction of the building affect the cost. There is no single number that applies to every property, which is why the inspection comes first.
When you call, we go over what the inspection covers and what it costs before anything is booked. The treatment quote comes after the inspection scopes the job. You get the rate on the call, with a clear explanation of what it includes. Ask any question you have and you will get a straight answer about the species and the treatment. No scare tactics and no gimmicks, just solid treatment for whatever the structure needs.
We serve Monrovia and the nearby communities throughout Los Angeles County, including Arcadia, Duarte, Bradbury, Mayflower Village, and South Monrovia Island. If you are in the area and have a question about termite activity at your property, call and we will confirm coverage when you reach us.
Residential homes, commercial buildings, and rental properties across this part of the county are all within our service area. The neighboring communities are covered under the same process: inspection first, treatment matched to what the structure and the species require, and ongoing monitoring to keep the property checked over time. Residential homes. Commercial structures. One local number for both. You will find the rest of it on our list of termite control services.
A report commissioned by the seller reflects findings at the time it was done and was prepared on behalf of the seller's interests. As a buyer, you have the option to commission your own inspection to get an independent assessment of the property's current condition. Whether you rely on an existing report or order a new one is your decision, but a fresh inspection gives you a current picture rather than one that may be months old.
For a standard termite inspection, preparation is minimal. Providing access to the crawlspace, attic hatch, and any areas of concern helps the inspection go smoothly. If you have noticed signs in a specific location, making a note of where and when you first saw them is useful information. For a fumigation treatment, preparation is more involved, and we walk through everything that is needed before the job is scheduled.
A quote is put together after the inspection scopes the job, and it reflects what was found during that visit. If the work proceeds as scoped, the price confirmed after the inspection is the price for that job. Changes to the scope, such as finding additional activity in areas not accessible during the initial inspection, would be discussed with you before any additional work is done. The price is confirmed before scheduling, and any changes are explained before they affect the cost.
A treatment that does not hold is most often traced back to one of a few things: a new colony entering from an area the original treatment did not reach, a gap in the soil barrier caused by subsequent construction or landscaping, or conditions like persistent moisture that continued to attract subterranean termites. An inspection after a treatment failure looks at where the new activity is entering and what the original treatment may have missed.
A basement changes the access points and the areas that need to be checked, but it does not change the fundamental approach. The foundation walls, any wood framing that contacts or is close to the soil, and the slab or footer are all part of the inspection regardless of whether the lower level is a crawlspace or a finished basement. For a liquid barrier treatment, the application method around a basement foundation follows the same principle of creating a treated zone in the soil at the foundation perimeter.
Older crawlspace construction with wood framing close to or in contact with the soil creates conditions that subterranean termites can exploit without leaving obvious signs above the floor. The crawlspace itself is one of the first areas we check during an inspection because it gives the clearest picture of what is happening at the soil-to-wood interface. If activity is present, we can see how far it has moved into the framing before a treatment is quoted.
The timing depends on the transaction and what the buyer, agent, or lender asks for. Some sellers arrange the inspection before listing. Others wait until a buyer requests it as part of the purchase process. Either way, calling early gives you more flexibility around scheduling, and if the inspection turns up something that needs treatment, having time to address it before a closing deadline makes the process smoother.
Whether a monitoring plan can be transferred to a new owner is a practical question worth raising when you call. The specifics depend on the plan in place and the situation at the time of sale. If you are selling a property with an active monitoring plan and want to know whether the new owner can continue it, that is something to ask about when you discuss the sale with us.
Swarmers found outside near the foundation, along the eaves, or around window frames are worth noting and reporting. Swarmers outdoors do not confirm an infestation inside the structure the way indoor swarmers do, but they can indicate a colony nearby or one that is establishing itself in exterior wood. Calling to describe where you found them and what they looked like helps us assess whether an inspection is warranted.
Yes. The cost of a liquid termiticide barrier treatment is influenced by the linear footage of the foundation perimeter, since more perimeter means more trenching, more product, and more time on site. Larger structures also affect the cost of whole-structure fumigation. The inspection scopes the job and the quote reflects the actual size and layout of the structure rather than a flat estimate.
That is exactly what the inspection is for. Pasadena Termite Control Company serves Monrovia and the surrounding area every day from 8:30 AM to 10:00 PM.
If something looked wrong in the crawlspace, under the deck, along the foundation, or near a window, call (626) 226-4993 and we will figure out what it is.
The inspection confirms whether termites are active, which type, and how far the damage has spread. We're ready when you are.
For every town we reach, see our local coverage area. We treat structures in these nearby communities as well: Arcadia, Baldwin Park, Temple City, San Gabriel.
Not every termite problem calls for the same fix, and applying the wrong treatment wastes time and money. We start with an inspection that identifies the species and maps how far the activity has spread, then match the treatment to what we actually find. The table below lays out each method we use, what it is built for, and what to expect when the work gets underway.
| Treatment Approach | How We Do It | Recommended For | Timeline and Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whole-Structure Fumigation | Structure tented and sealed, Treatment dispersed throughout the entire building, Re-entry cleared after required interval per label directions | Widespread drywood termite infestations that have spread into wall voids and framing beyond the reach of direct treatment | Multi-step process spanning several days. Includes a preparation visit, the fumigation itself, and a re-entry clearance. We walk through all preparation steps before the job begins. |
| Termite Inspection | Foundation perimeter, crawlspace, and attic framing checked, Mud tubes, frass, swarmers, and hollow wood noted, Wood-destroying insects other than termites noted where found | Any homeowner with suspected activity, home buyers and sellers requiring a WDO inspection, and anyone wanting a baseline check before problems develop | Single visit. Produces a report covering what was found, where it was found, and what it means. The inspection is completed before any treatment is quoted. |
| Wood and Spot Treatment | Borate product applied directly to accessible wood, Localized treatment targets a contained infestation, No soil work required for this method | Contained drywood termite infestations in accessible wood where fumigation is not warranted | Typically completed in a single visit when the affected area is accessible. Best suited to situations where the inspection confirms the infestation is limited in scope. |
| Liquid Termiticide Barrier | Soil trenched around the foundation, Non-repellent termiticide applied to treated zone, Subterranean termites carry product back to colony | Subterranean termites entering from the soil through the foundation perimeter or crawlspace | Completed in a single visit for most structures. The treated zone remains in the soil around the foundation. Annual inspection recommended to confirm the zone is holding and no new activity has appeared. |
| Bait and Monitoring System | In-ground stations placed at intervals around the property, Foraging termites feed on bait and carry it back to the colony, Stations checked and refreshed on a regular schedule | Subterranean termites, used as a standalone treatment or paired with a liquid barrier for layered protection | Multi-visit service. Colony reduction happens gradually over time as foragers share the bait. Ongoing monitoring visits are part of the program and provide early warning of new activity. |
| Pre-Construction Soil Treatment | Soil treated before the slab is poured, Termiticide applied at the depth where subterranean termites forage, Protection built into the structure from the ground up | New construction in Monrovia and throughout Los Angeles County where a slab foundation is being poured | Single application timed to the construction schedule, completed before framing begins. Coordinates with the builder's timeline. |
| Annual Inspection and Monitoring | Full structure re-inspected each year, Bait stations checked and refreshed where in place, New activity identified before it spreads | Any property that has been treated and any homeowner who wants ongoing early detection rather than waiting for visible damage | Recurring annual visit. Not a warranty or a bond. A straightforward plan for keeping the structure checked year after year so new activity is caught early. |
Call (626) 226-4993 to schedule a termite inspection and get a treatment quote, we are available every day from 8:30 AM to 10:00 PM.
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