Hi Tech Termite Control

10/30/2026

MYTH: “Drywood termites always mean the whole house has to be tented.”

FACT: Not necessarily.

Fumigation is one treatment option for drywood termites, particularly when infestations are widespread or hidden. But it is not automatically the answer every time drywood termites are found.

Why? Because treatment depends on several factors:

✅ How many colonies are present
✅ Whether the infestation is localized or widespread
✅ How accurately the colonies can be detected
✅ Whether the affected wood can be accessed
✅ The extent of structural damage
✅ Whether hidden infestations may have been missed

Localized treatments can sometimes be used when an infestation is accurately located. Whole-structure treatments, on the other hand, have the advantage of treating hidden infestations throughout the structure.

10/27/2026

“From the moment Mark walked through the door, I knew I would be hiring Hi Tech. He was professional, informative and I felt no sales pitch. In addition, his office staff responded to my request within minutes. Haven't had that kind of service in a long time. I have to include Zach in the praise as he is who actually went into the attic and treated the areas that were infested. Can't say enough about these folks.” - Ivan S.

10/20/2026

Subterranean termites don't need an obvious doorway into your house. They can move through concealed areas associated with foundation penetrations, plumbing gaps and other structural openings.

DIY check:

✅ Walk around the exterior of your home
✅ Look where plumbing pipes enter through walls or foundations
✅ Check around cable and utility penetrations
✅ Look for deteriorated sealants or visible gaps
✅ Watch for mud tubes, soil buildup or unexplained moisture nearby
✅ Check whether irrigation or drainage keeps these areas persistently wet

The goal of this check is detection, not DIY extermination.

If you find mud tubes, damaged wood or signs of active termites, get the area professionally inspected.

10/13/2026

Bay Area weather doesn't have to be consistently wet to create termite problems.

In fact, the switch between dry and wet conditions can create its own termite risk.

Our latest blog looks at how changing weather patterns affect termite behavior, and why both drought and heavy rain deserve attention.

Read the full blog to see what your home should be watching for. https://www.hitechtermite.com/articles/how-bay-area-weather-swings-termite-activity

Bay Area weather extremes can increase termite risk. Learn what homeowners should watch for and how to protect homes from costly termite damage.

10/06/2026

Think your AC is only making your house comfortable?

The condensation it produces could also be creating a small moisture zone that termites find attractive.

Subterranean termites need moist conditions and often follow available moisture toward buildings. That means an AC condensate line dripping close to the foundation, a constantly damp patch beneath an outdoor unit, or poorly directed drainage can create exactly the kind of localized moisture termites exploit.

The problem is that the moisture source may be tiny.

You may not see standing water. You may only notice:

✅ Damp soil near the foundation
✅ Algae or persistent staining around a drain outlet
✅ Soil that stays wet long after the surrounding ground dries
✅ Moisture collecting beneath an exterior AC unit
✅ Termite mud tubes appearing near the affected area

09/30/2026

Hi-Tech and Zach, who did the treatment, were fantastic. I got several quotes when I noticed termites in my house, and Hi-Tech came in with the best price and the best warranty. Zach was very helpful, knowledgeable, and respectful, and he went above and beyond to make sure he found every spot that needed treatment and identified where the termites had entered. I’d highly recommend Hi-Tech Termite! - Hank Willson

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★★★★★

09/29/2026

“Ben Oriz was thorough in finding new termites. Ben is careful cleaning after his inspection and explain his treatment specifically. Hi Tech quote is reasonable. Ben inspected both my home and I will use him again.” - Victoria Y.

09/22/2026

MYTH: "My house is made of brick, so termites can't damage it."

FACT: Termites aren't interested in bricks, but they're very interested in everything inside them.

Brick homes still contain wooden roof trusses, floor joists, wall studs, window frames, doors, cabinets, and structural supports. Subterranean termites simply travel through tiny gaps in the foundation or around plumbing penetrations until they reach these wooden components.

Many homeowners are surprised to learn that severe termite infestations can occur in brick homes without a single damaged brick.

09/15/2026

Door and window frames are often among the first structural components termites attack because they contain exposed wood and are frequently affected by small moisture fluctuations.

Once a month, gently press around wooden door frames, window trims, and baseboards using the rounded handle of a screwdriver.

Watch for:

✅ Soft or spongy wood
✅ Bubbling or peeling paint
✅ Tiny pin-sized holes
✅ Hollow sounds when tapped
✅ Fine mud deposits around joints

This simple inspection takes less than 15 minutes but may reveal hidden termite activity months before major structural damage develops.

09/08/2026

"Move-In Ready" doesn't always mean "Termite-Free."

Before celebrating your new keys, ask:

✅ Was there previous termite damage?
✅ Has the treatment warranty expired?
✅ Are hidden wall voids or crawl spaces inspected?
✅ Could an active colony still be living beneath the property?

Read the full blog: https://www.hitechtermite.com/articles/move-in-ready-but-is-the-new-property-really-termite-free