Are termite inspections required in California?
Not by state law for ongoing ownership, but a Section 1 termite report is commonly required by lenders at refinance or sale. We can coordinate one through a licensed SPCO.
Infestations
Pest assessments and coordination of extermination services — rodents, termites, ants, roaches, bedbugs.
Overview
What this service covers
We don't apply pesticides ourselves — but we identify infestations early, document evidence (droppings, frass, sightings), and coordinate the right licensed exterminator for the pest involved. Termite work coordinates with structural pest control operators (SPCO); rodent work coordinates with general pest control.
Many California cities require disclosure of bedbug infestations to incoming tenants (Civil Code §1954.603). We document so disclosure is accurate.
What's included
- Visual rodent evidence inspection (attic, crawlspace, kitchen)
- Termite damage and active swarm check (drywood and subterranean)
- Ant trail and entry-point inspection
- Cockroach hot-spot check (kitchen, bath, water heater)
- Bedbug visual inspection (mattress seams, headboard, baseboards)
- Coordination with licensed exterminator
Our process
How infestations jobs run.
01
Inspect
Visual sweep of common pest hot spots.
02
Document
Photo evidence and identification.
03
Coordinate
Schedule appropriate licensed exterminator.
04
Follow up
Verify post-treatment and any structural repairs (e.g. termite-damaged wood).
Pricing
Pricing depends on scope, materials, and site conditions. We provide a clear written quote after a free assessment.
Timeline
Most projects begin within 1–3 weeks of an approved quote, depending on permitting and material lead times.
FAQs
Common questions about infestations.
Who pays for extermination — owner or tenant?
California law generally puts pest control on the owner for habitability-related infestations. Tenant-caused infestations (e.g. neglected sanitation) can be charged back where lease language and documentation support it.
What about bedbug disclosure?
California Civil Code §1954.603 requires owners to disclose known bedbug infestations to incoming tenants. We document treatment history so disclosures are accurate.
Related services
Often paired with infestations.
Ready to get started?
Tell us about the property and the work you need. We'll respond within one business day.