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Fall Pest Invasions
Insects are mostly all-season opportunists in California. Many household pests here thrive all year round, leaving homeowners no off-season in which to put down their guard. In many climates, fall is prime pest season as insects look for warmth in human structures. In California, winter can be worse, when our weather mostly turns from… Read More »
Can Termites Return After Termite Treatment?
Are the termites really gone? This is a question most homeowners that have suffered from termite damage ask themselves. After all, termites are tiny and they do their destructive work in the dark, inaccessible areas of your home. You already experienced their destructive powers; how can you have full confidence that they are gone… Read More »
Seasonal Pests
Keeping the home you love pest-free takes year-round vigilance. Understanding bug behaviors and their life cycles will help you know which pests are most likely to appear at certain times of the year. Because of our California climate, many of our pests, unfortunately, thrive year round. There are some seasonal fluctuations, though, and as… Read More »
What’s the Difference Between Residential Termite Control and Commercial Termite Control?
Termites are equal opportunity pests. They are just as likely to invade residences as they are to enter businesses. While there’s a significant difference between residential and commercial termite control, expectations of your pest control company are the same – No More Bugs! The Residential Termite Meal vs. the Commercial Termite Meal Though homes… Read More »
Recommended Tips Tailored for Your Home and Landscape
Termites are a homeowner’s most unwanted guests. Unsurprisingly enough, when you find termites in your home, the chances are great that they found their way into your home from your yard. Most termites live on dead wood, but there are several species that also live and feed on live plants and trees. The Formosan… Read More »
Top Ten Pests in Southern California
Insects are experts at home invasion. No matter how careful and vigilant homeowners are, they crawl their way into the tiniest cracks and crevices looking for food, water, and a cozy place to nest and breed. These uninvited guests pose anywhere from a nuisance to serious health threats and structural damage, so their presence… Read More »
Why You Should Choose Alternative Pest Control
Fast forward to the 1940s — that’s when chemical treatments were first introduced to control pests. Over time chemical methods for rodent control or termite treatment became a fast and easy way to kill pests. This has led to a long period of dependency on chemicals as the traditional method for how to kill… Read More »
Summer Food & Moisture Go Hand-in-Hand with Pests
Just as people are getting back to their favorite outdoor activities, summertime pests are scoping out their home for their favorite indoor activities. They find their way in through cracks, crevices, and even the front door, looking for shelter, food, and moisture. So if you think your home is getting buggier during the summer… Read More »
Three Senses Is All It Takes to Tell Whether You Have Termites
Termites are one of every homeowner’s greatest fears – and with good reason. They cause over $5 billion in property damage every year, according to the National Pest Management Association. Worst of all, these tiny pests can remain hidden for years as they slowly devour your home from the inside out. To protect what’s… Read More »
We Take Pride In Our Service
ECOLA remains committed to great customer-service and exceptional inspector training. See for yourself how ECOLA aims to offer it’s customer’s premier termite inspections, rodent control, and treatments. Alan: Even before the termite season starts, the crew at ECOLA Termite and Pest Control is learning about the newest techniques. “That’s what keeps ECOLA ahead” says… Read More »