Termite Control in Pasadena, CA

My Termite Company offers professional top notch termite control service in Pasadena. Pasadena sits on one of the most termite active stretches of Southern California. If your home was built before 1960, the odds are high that termites are already inside it. My Termite Company provides licensed termite inspections, treatments, fumigation, wood repair, and real estate WDO reports throughout Pasadena, CA – 91101 through 91107. We are a SPCB-licensed termite specialist.

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Our Termite Services in Pasadena, CA

Free Termite Inspections in Pasadena

Free, same-day termite inspections by a SPCB Branch 2 licensed inspector. We check the exterior, attic, crawlspace, interior, and all structures across Pasadena ZIPs 91101–91107. Ideal for unexplained signs, real estate needs, or peace of mind.

Termite Treatment in Pasadena

Licensed termite treatment in Pasadena for drywood and subterranean infestations. Spot treatments, Termidor soil barriers, and full fumigation. We confirm the right method after inspection. Written estimate before work starts. 2-year warranty.

Termite Tenting in Pasadena

Pasadena’s older homes often need full structure fumigation for widespread drywood termites. Vikane gas penetrates all wood, eliminating every colony. Spot treatments handle small areas. Homes are tented 3 days for best outcome.

Termite Wood Repair in Pasadena

Pasadena’s craftsman eaves, fascia, rafter tails, porch columns, decking, and window surrounds often need termite wood repair. Our in-house CSLB-licensed carpenters handle all repairs with a written warranty inspection to finished work, no subcontractors.

Termite Prevention in Pasadena

Termite prevention in Pasadena relies on regular inspections, moisture control, and removing wood‑to‑soil contact. Fix leaks, ensure proper drainage, keep mulch away from foundations, and monitor vulnerable wood areas to reduce termite risk.

Termite Maintenance in Pasadena

Termite maintenance in Pasadena includes regular inspections, moisture control, fixing leaks, removing wood‑to‑soil contact, clearing mulch from foundations, and annual reviews to catch and treat termites before they cause damage.

Pest Control in Pasadena

Pest control in Pasadena includes inspections and targeted treatments for ants, roaches, rodents, spiders, bed bugs, and termites. We eliminate pests, prevent re‑infestation, and protect homes and businesses with safe, effective methods.

Pest Control Insulation in Pasadena

Pest control insulation in Pasadena uses borate‑treated loose‑fill to block pests like termites and improve energy efficiency. It fills gaps, deters infestations long‑term, and upgrades attic insulation for better comfort and lower energy use.

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Termite Control for Pasadena’s Historic Homes

Pasadena’s historic homes demand a different level of expertise than a standard termite job. Original old-growth redwood and Douglas fir framing is denser than modern dimensional lumber, which affects how treatment chemicals penetrate and how long the process takes to reach active galleries. Inspectors who learned their trade on 1980s tract homes in the Valley are not the same as inspectors who know what skip sheathing looks like in a 1912 craftsman attic.

Bungalow Heaven, the National Historic Landmark District, contains several hundred pre-1930 craftsman homes with original construction: skip board sheathing instead of plywood, hand-cut rafter tails, narrow attic access hatches that require smaller inspection equipment, and decades of accumulated frass in attic floor joists. We have inspected and treated homes in this district. We know the common entry points, which framing members accumulate the most activity, and how to perform repairs that preserve original character rather than replacing historic detail with modern materials.

When you own a historic home, treatment decisions carry more weight than they do on a tract house. Fumigation done correctly does not damage original wood or historic finishes. Wood repair done incorrectly changes the character of a building that took decades to construct. You need a company that understands the difference.

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What Is the Best Pest Control Treatment for Pasadena Homes?

Pasadena’s warm climate, mature tree canopy, and aging housing stock create year round pest pressure. Argentine ants invade kitchens every spring. Roof rats move into attics when temperatures drop in October. Cockroaches thrive in the older plumbing systems common in pre-1960 homes. My Termite Company provides licensed pest control in Pasadena for residential and commercial properties across ZIP codes 91101 through 91107. Every treatment targets the specific pest, the specific entry point, and the specific conditions driving the infestation. We do not sell recurring contracts you do not need.

Ant Control in Pasadena

Argentine ants are the dominant ant species in Pasadena. They form supercolonies that span multiple properties and enter homes through the smallest gaps in window frames, door sweeps, and utility penetrations. We apply targeted gel baits and exterior perimeter treatments that eliminate the colony, not just the trail you can see.

Rodent Control in Pasadena

Roof rats are common in Pasadena’s tree-lined neighborhoods, particularly in San Rafael Hills, Bungalow Heaven, and properties bordering the Arroyo Seco. They enter through roofline gaps, attic vents, and utility lines. Our rodent control includes exclusion, trapping, and sanitation recommendations. We seal entry points after removal so the infestation does not return.

Cockroach Control in Pasadena

German cockroaches spread through shared walls in multi-unit buildings and older plumbing systems. American cockroaches enter through sewer lines and drain pipes. We identify the species before treatment because each requires a different approach. Gel bait and insect growth regulator treatments eliminate active infestations and break the reproduction cycle.

Bed Bug Treatment in Pasadena

Bed bugs do not indicate a dirty home. They hitchhike through luggage, used furniture, and shared laundry facilities. Our bed bug treatment uses heat or targeted chemical application depending on the scope of the infestation. We inspect the full room, not just the mattress. One treatment resolves most infestations with a follow-up confirmation visit included.

Spider Control in Pasadena

Black widow spiders are common in Pasadena garages, storage areas, and crawlspaces. They build webs in low, undisturbed spots near ground level. We treat active harborage areas and apply residual treatments along exterior foundations and entry points. Brown widows have expanded throughout Los Angeles County and are now found in outdoor furniture and planter boxes across Pasadena.

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Termite Species in Pasadena, CA

Western Drywood Termite

The dominant species in Pasadena’s housing stock. Colonies live entirely inside dry wood with no soil contact required. They enter through roofline gaps, attic vents, and exposed wood end-grain on eaves. Swarm season runs August through October. Evidence: small six-sided fecal pellets (frass) in piles near infested wood, discarded wings near windows after swarm events.

Western Subterranean Termite

Lives in soil and builds pencil-wide mud tubes to reach wood above ground. Active year-round. Highest pressure in Pasadena comes from Arroyo-adjacent properties and hillside lots with moist soil. Evidence: mud tubes on foundation walls or crawlspace piers, hollow-sounding wood near the foundation, blistered paint on interior walls near the floor line.

Pacific Dampwood Termite

Colonizes moisture-damaged wood. Found near plumbing leaks, under bathroom floors, around outdoor faucets, and in crawlspaces with inadequate ventilation. Eliminate the moisture source and the treatment holds. Leave the moisture, and dampwood termites return. Evidence: large fecal pellets, wood that sounds wet when tapped, visible moisture staining near infested areas.

Pasadena Neighborhoods

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

ZIP codes served: 91101, 91103, 91104, 91105, 91106, 91107.

Why Pasadena Homeowners Choose My Termite Company

SPCB licensed inspector on every job license number appears on every written report. CSLB licensed contractor for all wood repairs. One company handles your inspection, treatment, and repair from start to finish. We do not subcontract inspectionsor hand your job off to a different crew after the sale. Free inspections with noobligation. Same-week appointments. Written warranties on all work. We have completed over 500 termite inspections in Pasadena. We know thedifference between a Pasadena home and a form-filled location page. You will find thatdifference in the report, the treatment plan, and the quality of repair work.

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FAQ’s about Termite Control in Pasadena, CA

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Not automatically. Fumigation is required when drywood termite activity has spread to
multiple wood members across the attic, walls, and subfloor when localized
treatment can no longer reach every active gallery. Pasadena’s pre-1940 homes
frequently require fumigation because colonies have had 80 to 120 years to develop
and spread. Newer homes or recently treated homes with a limited recurrence often
qualify for spot treatment instead. Your inspector tells you which applies after examining
your structure. We do not default to the more expensive option.

Fumigation in Pasadena typically runs $1,200 to $3,800 for residential structures, based
on cubic footage. A 1,200 sq ft craftsman bungalow costs less to fumigate than a 3,500
sq ft Victorian. Additional factors include the number of detached structures included in
the tent and preparation requirements. Your written estimate is provided before any
work begins.

Western Drywood termites (Incisitermes minor) are the dominant species in Pasadena’s
housing stock, living inside dry wood and swarming August through October. Western
Subterranean termites (Reticulitermes hesperus) are common in Arroyo-adjacent
properties and hillside homes. Pacific Dampwood termites appear in homes with
moisture damage or poor crawlspace ventilation. Many Pasadena properties have
drywood activity in the upper structure and subterranean activity at the foundation
simultaneously two species, one property, two treatment plans.

California law requires sellers to disclose known termite activity. Lenders financing
purchases in Pasadena require an independent WDO report before funding. Most
purchase agreements include a termite contingency requiring Section 1 clearance
before close. Even in cash transactions, buyers in this market routinely require a clean
termite report as a condition of purchase. My Termite Company delivers WDO reports
with 24-48 hour turnaround, accepted by all Los Angeles County title companies.

The most effective long-term protection combines: whole-structure fumigation to clear
any existing drywood infestation, Bora-Care borate treatment on exposed framing as a
preventive barrier, attic vent screening to seal future swarmer entry points, and TAP
insulation in the attic for ongoing borate deterrence. For subterranean prevention, a
Termidor HE perimeter treatment seals the soil around your foundation. Your inspector
will tell you which of these apply to your specific home and the priority order after
inspection.

Yes, particularly for properties near the Arroyo Seco, in San Rafael Hills, and in Linda
Vista. Western subterranean termites require consistent soil moisture — the Arroyo
corridor provides that year-round. They build mud tubes from soil to wood framing and
attack from the foundation up. Treatment requires a Termidor HE soil barrier or
Sentricon bait stations — not the fumigation used for drywood. They are different
species with different treatment requirements.

A standard single-family home takes 45 to 90 minutes. Larger estate properties or
historic homes with complex attic framing can take 90 to 120 minutes. A thorough
inspection on a 1920s craftsman bungalow is not the same as a quick walk-through on
a 1990s tract home. You receive the written report the same day

Section 1 items are active infestation and damage that requires correction — these
must typically be cleared before escrow closes. Section 2 items are conditions not yet
causing infestation but creating favorable conditions for future activity (wood debris,
improper drainage, untreated wood near soil). Most purchase agreements require
Section 1 clearance before close. Section 2 items are disclosed but usually do not block
the transaction. We explain both sections in plain language in the written report.

TAP insulation provides long-term deterrence against drywood termites and common
household insects in attic spaces. It does not replace treatment for an active infestation
— existing colonies must be eliminated first through fumigation or spot treatment. After
clearance, TAP installed in the attic provides ongoing borate exposure to any new
termites that enter through roofline gaps. It works best as a prevention layer after active
infestation is resolved.

Most inspections are scheduled within one to three business days of your call. If you are
in active escrow, mention that when you call — we prioritize escrow timelines and
typically accommodate same-week or next-day scheduling for time-sensitive
transactions. Free inspection. No obligation.