Structural Pest Control
Termite Control in Aromas, CA
101 Exterminators does termite control in Aromas, from the older places along Carpenteria Road, where the Monterey–San Benito county line runs straight through town, to the ranch houses on the slopes above Anzar Road. Subterranean termites (Reticulitermes spp.) are what we find most here, because this ground holds moisture that drier inland San Benito County soil does not. We inspect, write a state-compliant WDO report that keeps Section 1 and Section 2 findings separate, and treat what the report calls for. SPCB Lic. #9119.
Warning Signs
When to Ask About Termite Control in Aromas
We check visible wood in accessible attics, crawl spaces, fences, and exterior areas, then explain the next step. For written findings needed in a sale, book a paid structural pest inspection. Its WDO report separates Section 1 from Section 2 conditions.
Hollow-sounding wood when tapped — galleries eaten from inside
Frass (fine sawdust-like pellets) near baseboards or windowsills — drywood termite excrement
Discarded wings near doors or windows in spring — swarmers leaving to start new colonies
Blistering or bubbling paint on wood surfaces — subterranean tunnel activity underneath
Mud tubes running up foundation walls or piers — subterranean termite foraging trails
Soft or sagging flooring near walls — severe structural damage to subfloor joists
Small holes in wood with discoloration around the edges
Real estate transaction requiring a WDO inspection and clearance report
How It Works
What to Expect from Termite Control in Aromas
Tell us where you found wings, pellets, mud tubes or damaged wood. If you need a written report for a sale or refinance, ask for a formal WDO inspection when you book.
Visual Review or Formal Inspection
A licensed technician reviews visible signs in accessible areas and explains them. For a sale, a separately booked paid structural pest inspection documents findings for the written WDO report.
Findings & Recommendations
We explain what we find and recommend the next step. A formal written WDO report comes with a separately booked paid structural pest inspection.
Targeted Treatment Plan
We recommend the most effective and least invasive treatment — whether that's localized spot treatment, fumigation for widespread drywood infestation, or subterranean bait systems.
Treatment & Documentation (If Needed)
If treatment is authorized, we carry out the agreed plan and explain any follow-up. When correcting Section 1 findings from a separately booked paid WDO inspection, we provide the applicable completion documentation.
Why 101 Exterminators
Why Choose 101 Exterminators for Termite Control in Aromas
State-Licensed Inspectors
Our inspectors hold California Structural Pest Control licenses and are compliant with SPCB regulations for both inspections and treatments.
WDO Reports for Real Estate
We issue California Structural Pest Control Reports used in real-estate and financing workflows. If your lender, escrow company, or loan program has specific requirements, confirm them before scheduling.
Both Termite Species Covered
Central California has both drywood and subterranean termites. We identify which species is present and apply the treatment protocol specific to each.
Written Follow-Up Terms
Any re-inspection, re-service, or warranty terms for the recommended treatment are provided in writing before work begins.
Common Questions
Termite Control FAQs for Aromas
Are subterranean termites worse in Aromas than in the rest of San Benito County?
Generally yes — Aromas soil holds moisture longer than the drier inland parts of the county, and subterranean termites forage wherever the ground stays damp. Marine air through the Pajaro Gap and the river ground north and west of town keep humidity up well past the December-to-March rains. In practice that means the foundation line on an Aromas house is worth checking every year or two, not only when the property sells.
Does my horse barn need a termite inspection too, or just the house?
Both, if you want the inspection to mean anything. Barns, tack rooms, and hay sheds on Aromas parcels usually sit on skids or posts set right in the soil, which is the wood-to-soil contact subterranean termites use to get started. A colony working a barn post is a colony a hundred feet from your sill plate. We inspect accessible outbuildings on the same visit and note them separately in the report.
When do termites swarm around Aromas?
Subterranean swarms here come in late winter and spring, roughly February through May, usually on a warm day during or just after rain. Drywood termites fly much later — August through October, on warm evenings. Discarded wings on a windowsill in March point to a subterranean colony in the soil near the structure; wings in September point at drywood termites in the framing above you. Bag a few and we will identify them.
Local Pest Pressure
Common Pests We Treat in Aromas
Every area has its own pest profile shaped by climate, housing, and geography. These are the pests we see and treat most often in Aromas — tap any one to learn how to identify it and what treatment involves.
Termite Control · Aromas
Schedule Service in Aromas
Tell us what you have found and where. For a sale or refinance, request a separate paid WDO inspection.