Pacific Coast Termite is a family-owned and operated business that uses orange oil to rid homes of destructive, unwanted pests. The company serves residential and commercial clients throughout Northern California, and it also has offices in Southern California. In addition to handling infestation removal, it offers preventive pest control treatments to help defend against future invasions.
Pacific Coast Termite specializes in the use of XT-2000® Orange Oil, a naturally occurring essential oil that’s made from orange rinds and contains an active ingredient called d-limonene. According to the company, when orange oil is injected directly into infested areas, it eradicates termites and their eggs on contact.
Pacific Coast Termite also offers alternative pest control products, including Bora-Care®, which is formulated for the interior and exterior control of subterranean termites, drywood termites, wood-destroying beetles, and decay fungi. The company’s inspectors provide complimentary, thorough inspections of buildings and homes; detailed reports of their findings; and recommendations for treatment and pricing.
“We pride ourselves on our professionalism and our environmental approach to termite and pest removal. We respect our customers' homes and take care to protect their belongings while we work. Our goal is to offer our customers thorough, effective termite and pest control by using the most advanced techniques and methods available and providing the utmost in professional service.”
Termite control can be effectively and professionally managed, but no treatment is 100 percent guaranteed.
Discerning consumers must pay careful attention to pest control companies’ warranties to ensure they’re properly covered in case of re-infestation. Does the warranty only protect against certain types of termites? How long does the warranty last? Each company will have different provisions, so you should read the fine print to effectively compare the various terms.
A second concern is the treatment itself. Is it toxic to humans? Will the chemicals leach into the environment and water supply? Does it provide protection against more than one type of termite or pest? Does it require you to vacate the premises for several days while the treatment is underway?
Ask if the company is staffed with professionals who are geared toward customer service and knowledgeable about termites and other pests. Is the inspection a thorough one? Are they trying to solve a problem or just sell you a solution?
Joseph Grande, manager of Pacific Coast Termite’s Northern California branch, says the best course of action is to get two or three bids from different pest control companies. Even if you know nothing about termite control, you can use the bids to compare firms. You may be presented with multiple treatment options, which you can use to form follow-up questions and ask the contractors about their competitors’ solutions. The most professional and knowledgeable firms rise to the top.
Pacific Coast Termite's Northern California branch is dedicated to providing environmentally-safe techniques to protect customers' homes or businesses from wood-devouring pests. The firm uses two chief products: one made of borate compound, which is benign to humans and pre-treats wood to make it resistant to termites and other pests; and one made of orange oil, which is derived from orange rinds and uses acidic pH to kill existing termites.
Pacific Coast Termite's professional and experienced inspectors offer free inspections and detailed reports that include treatment and pricing options. Once customers decide on a plan, the company sets up a treatment date and its technicians go to work. The treatments are safe, effective and don't require clients to vacate their buildings.