Pasadena, CA 91101 to 91107 · San Gabriel Valley

Termite & Pest Control in Pasadena, CA

Termite inspection, treatment, fumigation, and pest control for Pasadena Craftsman bungalows, historic homes, and estates in 91101 to 91107. Get a free quick estimate, or book a full $60 termite inspection with a same-day written report.

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Termite and Pest Control Services in Pasadena, CA

Pasadena homeowners get inspection, treatment, fumigation, wood repair, and pest control from one licensed termite company. Our crews work on everything from 1910s bungalows to hillside estates.

Termite Inspections

Our SPCB Branch 2 licensed inspector checks the exterior, attic, crawlspace, and every structure on your Pasadena lot, including detached garages. Quick estimates are free, and full inspections start at $60.

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Termite Treatment

We confirm the method after inspection: Bora-Care or Tim-bor spot work for limited drywood activity, or Termidor soil barriers for subterranean termites. You get a written estimate first.

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Termite Fumigation

Widespread drywood colonies in older Pasadena homes need whole-structure Vikane fumigation. The tent stays up for about three days, and the work carries a 2-year warranty.

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Termite Wood Repair

Our CSLB licensed carpenters repair Craftsman eaves, rafter tails, porch columns, and window surrounds, matching the original profiles of historic Pasadena homes.

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Termite Prevention

We pre-treat new construction and rebuilds, apply borates to exposed framing, and correct drainage and wood-to-soil contact around Pasadena foundations.

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Termite Maintenance

Yearly inspections and spot treatments catch new activity before it spreads through the attic or subfloor of a Pasadena home.

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Pest Control

We treat ants, cockroaches, roof rats, spiders, and bed bugs in Pasadena homes, apartments, and businesses.

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Pest Control Insulation

TAP Pest Control Insulation adds borate-treated attic insulation to Pasadena homes, deterring crawling pests and cutting energy costs.

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Termite Inspections

Termite Inspection in Pasadena, CA

Pasadena termite inspections come in three levels: a free quick estimate, a $60 full inspection, and an $85 pro inspection. Plan on 45 to 90 minutes for most homes and up to two hours for historic estates, with a written report the same day.

What Our Inspector Checks

Attics with skip sheathing and hand-cut rafter tails
Raised foundations, crawlspaces, and cripple walls
Eaves, fascia, porch columns, and window surrounds
Detached garages, guest houses, and decks
Wood-to-soil contact, leaks, and drainage near the Arroyo
Every accessible unit in multi-unit buildings

Selling or buying in Pasadena? Our real estate termite inspections deliver escrow-ready WDO reports, and our licensed termite inspections page explains each step.

Who Books a Termite Inspection in Pasadena

Home Sellers

A pre-listing WDO report lets you clear Section 1 items before buyers ask for credits.

Historic Home Owners

Owners in Bungalow Heaven and other historic districts check original wood before repairs or remodels.

Home Buyers

Learn the termite condition of a Pasadena home before you remove your inspection contingency.

Property Managers

Multi-unit buildings get a unit-by-unit inspection and one report for the whole property.

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Historic Homes

Termite Control for Pasadena’s Historic Homes

Many Pasadena homes were built before 1930 and still have original framing that has never been treated. That old-growth wood is prime drywood termite habitat.

Bungalow Heaven, a city Landmark District listed on the National Register of Historic Places, holds hundreds of pre-1930 Craftsman homes with skip board sheathing, hand-cut rafter tails, and narrow attic hatches. Inspectors need to know where activity collects in this framing, and repairs need to match the original wood.

Original old-growth redwood and Douglas fir framing is hard to replace. We plan fumigation and spot work to protect original finishes, and our carpenters repair damaged members without replacing historic detail.

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Pre-1930 Original Framing

Untreated old-growth wood, skip sheathing, and exposed rafter tails on Craftsman homes.

Summer and Fall Swarms

Drywood termites swarm in summer and fall. Winged termites shed their wings and start new colonies in nearby wood.

Arroyo Seco and Hillside Lots

Moist soil in Linda Vista, the San Rafael Hills, and Arroyo-adjacent lots raises subterranean termite pressure.

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Termite Species in Pasadena, CA

Pasadena homes face three termite species. Some properties have drywood activity in the attic and subterranean activity at the foundation at the same time.

Western Drywood Termite
Western Subterranean Termite
Pacific Dampwood Termite

Western Drywood Termite

Western drywood termites (Incisitermes minor) are the most common drywood termite in California and a major pest in older Pasadena homes. Colonies live inside dry wood with no soil contact, and swarmers start new colonies in exposed wood such as eaves. Widespread colonies in pre-1940 homes often need fumigation.

Signs: six-sided frass pellets near infested wood
Swarm season: summer and fall, during warm daytime hours
Treatment: spot treatment or Vikane fumigation

Termite Fumigation

Western Subterranean Termite

Western subterranean termites (Reticulitermes hesperus) live in soil and build earthen shelter tubes, often called mud tubes, to reach wood above the soil. Moist soil on Arroyo-adjacent properties and irrigated hillside lots in Linda Vista and the San Rafael Hills gives them the moisture they need.

Signs: mud tubes on foundation walls and piers
Swarm season: spring or fall, on clear days after a soaking rain
Risk areas: Arroyo-adjacent and hillside lots
Treatment: Termidor liquid soil barrier

Termite Treatments

Pacific Dampwood Termite

Less common than drywood or subterranean termites, Pacific dampwood termites (Zootermopsis angusticollis) colonize moisture-damaged wood near plumbing leaks, under bathroom floors, around outdoor faucets, and in poorly vented crawlspaces. Remove the moisture and the treatment holds. Leave it, and the termites return.

Signs: rounded, elongated pellets in very moist wood
Risk areas: bathrooms, faucets, damp crawlspaces
Treatment: moisture repair plus wood replacement

Termite Wood Repair

New Construction and Rebuilds

Termite Pre-Treatment for Pasadena and Altadena Rebuilds

Homes rebuilt after the January 2025 Eaton Fire need termite protection before the walls close. Pre-treating the soil and framing costs far less than treating an infestation later.

My Termite Company pre-treats new homes under construction in Altadena, and we work with homeowners, general contractors, builders, and architects across Pasadena. We treat soil before the slab, apply borates to framing, and document each step for your records.

Building or rebuilding? See our termite prevention service and our guide to termite solutions for architects and builders.

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What Builders and Owners Get

Soil treatment before the slab is poured
Borate treatment on exposed framing
Treatment timed to your construction schedule
Written records for inspectors and buyers
Follow-up inspections after move-in

Warning Signs

Signs of Termites in Your Pasadena Home

Check these Pasadena trouble spots first. Each one shows up often in older Craftsman and Spanish Revival homes:

Six-sided frass pellets below attic hatches, windowsills, and built-in cabinets
Discarded wings near porch lights and windows after summer and fall swarms
Feeding damage in rafter tails, porch columns, and Craftsman eaves
Mud tubes on foundation walls, cripple walls, or crawlspace piers
Small kickout holes, under 2 mm wide, with pellets piled below
Damaged sill plates or floor joists in the crawlspace
Tunnels cutting across the wood grain in pre-1940 framing

Spotted One of These Signs?

Craftsman framing hides colonies for years. Book an inspection before the next summer swarm season.

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Pest Control

Pest Control in Pasadena, CA

Warm weather, mature trees, and older plumbing give Pasadena pests year-round cover. We treat ants, cockroaches, roof rats, spiders, and bed bugs in homes and businesses across 91101 to 91107.

Argentine ants push into kitchens every spring, and roof rats move into attics when temperatures drop in October. Every treatment targets the specific pest, its entry point, and the condition driving it. We never sell recurring contracts you do not need.

Pasadena businesses and apartment owners: see our commercial pest control service. Homeowners: start with home pest control or ant control.

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Ants

Argentine ant supercolonies span several Pasadena properties and enter through window frames and utility gaps. We use gel baits and perimeter treatment to reach the colony.

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Rodents

Roof rats travel the tree canopy in Bungalow Heaven, the San Rafael Hills, and Arroyo-adjacent lots. We trap, remove, and seal roofline gaps and attic vents.

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Cockroaches

German cockroaches spread through shared walls in apartments, and American cockroaches enter through older drain lines. We identify the species, then use gel baits and growth regulators.

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Bed Bugs

Bed bugs travel in luggage, used furniture, and shared laundry rooms. We inspect the full room, treat the infestation, and return for a follow-up check.

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How It Works

Our Pasadena Termite Inspection Process

Most Pasadena single-family inspections take 45 to 90 minutes. Historic and estate homes with complex attics take 90 to 120 minutes.

Book Your Inspection

Call or book online. Tell us the age and size of your home, plus any escrow deadline.

Full Property Inspection

We inspect the exterior, attic, crawlspace, interior, and detached structures such as garages and guest houses.

WDO Report in 24 to 48 Hours

Your report explains Section 1 and Section 2 findings in plain language, with your inspector license number on it.

Treatment and Clearance

We treat, repair, and issue clearance paperwork. Historic repairs match the original wood profiles.

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How Much Does Termite Control Cost in Pasadena?

Pasadena termite pricing: a free quick estimate, a $60 full inspection, and fumigation from $1,200 to $4,000+ depending on cubic footage. An 1,800 sq ft Craftsman costs less to tent than a 3,500 sq ft estate.

Service	Typical Price Range
Quick Termite Estimate	Free
Full Termite Inspection	$60
Pro Termite Inspection	$85
Fumigation (Tenting)	$1,200 to $4,000+ based on home size
Spot Treatment	$400 to $1,200
Subterranean Treatment (Termidor)	$600 to $2,500
Termite Wood Repair	$150 to $5,000+ based on damage
TAP Pest Control Insulation	$2,000 to $4,000 for a typical Pasadena home
Real Estate WDO Report	Contact us for current pricing

Holding a termite report from another Pasadena company? Ask us to review it and compare treatment plans before you commit.

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Customer Reviews

What Pasadena Homeowners Say

My Termite Company was a pleasure to work with. Jose came out to inspect the areas of infestation and where repairs were needed. He said he would be personally doing the work. A contract was sent with specific areas where work was needed, the work was scheduled for the following week, and Jose and a helper came out to do the work professionally and neatly.
Elizabeth S.
Studio City, CA
This review is based on my experience with the initial inspection by Lee and my observation of the work done. I was having preventive treatment done to avoid an infestation. The work was done in a very thorough manner and although my estimate did not include some areas they treated them anyway.
Brain B.
Los Angeles, CA
We found evidence of drywood termites in a wooden cocktail table and contacted several termite companies for help. Brandon at ‘My Termite Company’ was incredibly fast at responding and also offered a quick and reasonably priced solution.
Pamela S.
Pasadena, CA
We used My Termite Company for inspections and treatment on both the house we sold and the new house we bought. Incredibly responsive, honest, and great to work with. They were very flexible to our schedule and helped fix a few things very quickly for a sale schedule.
Gizelle F.
Pasadena, CA
I had a small issue with some drywall termites. Called My Termite Company and was given an appt for the following week (during covid, they’re busy, i get it). The tech was on time, inspection took only a couple of minutes, price was agreed upon and the tech got to work!
Cindy G.
Los Angeles, CA

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Areas We Serve

Pasadena Neighborhoods We Serve

Our inspectors work across all of Pasadena, ZIP codes 91101, 91103, 91104, 91105, 91106, and 91107, from Bungalow Heaven to Linda Vista and Hastings Ranch.

Bungalow Heaven
Old Pasadena
West Pasadena
Linda Vista
San Rafael Hills
Madison Heights
South Lake District
Hastings Ranch
Oak Knoll
Lamanda Park
East Pasadena
Caltech area

Nearby service areas: Highland Park · Alhambra · Burbank. We also serve South Pasadena, Altadena, San Marino, and La Cañada Flintridge.

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We serve homes within 30 miles of our Northeast Los Angeles office. Enter your zip code to confirm service.

Why My Termite Company

Why Pasadena Homeowners Choose Our Termite Company

Pasadena homeowners choose My Termite Company because one licensed team handles the inspection, treatment, and repair. We never subcontract inspections or hand your job to a different crew after the sale.

Termite Specialists

SPCB Branch 2 licensed inspectors who know skip sheathing, rafter tails, and the framing of 1910s Pasadena homes.

In-House Wood Repair

CSLB licensed carpenters repair historic eaves, columns, and window surrounds to match original profiles.

Escrow-Ready Reports

WDO reports in 24 to 48 hours, with the inspector license number on every report.

18 Years in Northeast LA

Our Eagle Rock office is about 10 minutes from Pasadena, so same-week appointments are easy to book.

FAQs

Termite and Pest Control in Pasadena: FAQs

Pasadena homeowners pay nothing for a quick termite estimate, $60 for a full inspection, and $85 for a pro inspection. WDO reports for a sale have separate pricing, so call for a current quote.

Yes, as a quick estimate. We offer a free quick estimate on Pasadena homes, and a full termite inspection with a written report costs $60. The full inspection covers the attic, crawlspace, and every accessible structure on the lot.

Expect a price near the middle of the $1,200 to $4,000+ range for an 1,800 sq ft Pasadena house. The tent covers volume, not floor area, so a tall Craftsman attic, a detached garage under the same tent, or a steep roof raises the cost. Your full inspection ends with an exact written quote.

Not always. Tenting is needed when drywood activity has spread across the attic, walls, and subfloor, where spot treatment cannot reach every gallery. Many pre-1940 Pasadena homes need fumigation because colonies have had decades to spread. Homes with limited activity qualify for spot treatment, and we do not default to the more expensive option.

Western drywood termites, the most common drywood species in California, live in attics and framing and swarming in summer and fall. Western subterranean termites attack Arroyo-adjacent and hillside homes from the soil. Pacific dampwood termites show up where leaks or poor crawlspace ventilation keep wood wet.

California does not require a termite report for every sale. Under Civil Code Section 1099, the seller must deliver one when the purchase contract or the lender makes it a condition, and many do. A pre-listing inspection in Pasadena gives you time to handle Section 1 items before escrow. We deliver WDO reports within 24 to 48 hours.

Follow UC IPM guidance: keep a 12-inch gap of concrete or other inorganic material between soil and structural wood, keep the crawlspace ventilated and dry, repair leaks and faulty grades, and keep exterior wood sealed or painted. Schedule an inspection every 3 to 5 years, and more often for older Craftsman homes.

Yes, near the Arroyo Seco and on hillside lots in Linda Vista and the San Rafael Hills. Moist soil and wood-to-soil contact give subterranean colonies easy access. A Termidor soil barrier protects the foundation.

Most single-family homes take 45 to 90 minutes. Historic and estate homes with complex attics take 90 to 120 minutes. You get the written report the same day.

On a Pasadena WDO report, Section 1 lists infestation or infection that is evident, such as live termites or termite damage. Section 2 lists conditions likely to lead to infestation, such as earth-wood contact, excess cellulose debris, faulty grade levels, excess moisture, roof leaks, or poor ventilation. Whether Section 2 work happens before closing depends on your purchase contract.

Yes. We inspect and treat homes in South Pasadena, ZIP 91030, with the same team that serves Pasadena. South Pasadena Craftsman and Victorian homes face the same drywood pressure.

Yes. We inspect every accessible unit, the attic, and the substructure, then deliver one report for the building. Property managers get treatment options that cover the whole structure.

No. TAP insulation deters crawling pests in the attic, but it does not treat ants in the kitchen, roaches in plumbing, or rodents. Most Pasadena homes use TAP alongside regular pest control.

Yes. We inspect the full room, not only the mattress, then treat the infestation and return for a follow-up check.

Usually not. Most homeowners insurance policies exclude termite damage, so check your own policy. Regular inspections are the most reliable way to catch termites before damage spreads.

Most Pasadena inspections are booked within the same week. Tell us your escrow deadline when you call, and we schedule around it.

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