Ventura Drywood Termite Control

1. Thorough inspection and detection. We inspect attics, eaves, walls, trim, and other vulnerable areas using advanced tools to detect drywood termite activity hidden behind paint, drywall, or finishes.
2. Localized treatment. For smaller, isolated infestations, we use eco-friendly spot treatments such as orange oil or borate-based solutions that penetrate wood and eliminate termites without damaging your home or requiring evacuation.
3. Full-structure fumigation. When infestations are widespread or inaccessible, we offer whole-home fumigation services that ensure 100% colony elimination, including all hidden drywood termite galleries.
4. Wood preservation treatments. We apply preventative treatments to exposed and at-risk wood to deter future infestations and extend your home’s resistance to termite activity.
5. Entry point sealing. We identify and seal common drywood termite entry points—like attic vents, eaves, and exterior cracks—to reduce the chance of re-infestation.
6. Ongoing monitoring. Our team provides scheduled follow-up inspections to ensure your treatment was successful and that no new termite activity has appeared.

Each drywood termite treatment plan is custom-designed for your home’s layout, construction, and infestation severity. We understand the unique challenges posed by drywood termites in Ventura County’s warm coastal climate and offer solutions that deliver lasting results.

How Drywood Termites Damage Your Home

Drywood termite damage typically occurs slowly and silently, which is part of what makes these pests so dangerous. Since they live and feed entirely within the wood, infestations can go unnoticed for years—gradually weakening support beams, flooring, trim, and other critical structures from the inside out.

Unlike subterranean termites, drywood termites don’t require moisture-rich environments and can establish colonies in any dry, exposed wood. Over time, their feeding activity creates hollowed-out galleries, weakening the wood’s structural integrity and leaving behind piles of fine, sand-like frass (termite droppings) as one of the only external signs of infestation.

Common warning signs include:

• Small piles of frass (resembling sawdust) near baseboards, windowsills, or attic spaces
• Blistered or bubbling paint over infested wood
• Hollow-sounding walls or woodwork
• Tapping or rustling noises coming from within walls
• Discarded wings from swarming termites near light sources

Because drywood termite colonies grow slowly but persist for years, early intervention is critical. Professional detection and treatment not only stop current damage but help protect your property from costly long-term repairs.

Call Dr. Termites at (805) 521-9168 today to schedule your free drywood termite inspection and receive customized treatment recommendations from Ventura’s trusted termite control experts.