Structural Pest Control
Termite Control in Daly City, CA
101 Exterminators handles termite control in Daly City as a California-licensed structural pest company, SPCB Lic. #9119, in business since 2005. The tract waves of the 1940s through the 1960s built most of this city — Westlake, Serramonte, St. Francis Heights — and six decades of coastal fog have kept the soil under those houses damp. Damp soil is what subterranean termites need. We inspect, then report by Section 1 and Section 2.
Warning Signs
Signs You Need Termites Service in Daly City
We perform thorough visual inspections of all accessible structural wood, attic spaces, crawl spaces, fencing, and exterior wood. Our reports clearly distinguish Section 1 conditions (active infestations requiring immediate treatment) from Section 2 conditions (conditions that are likely to lead to infestation). We issue California-required WDO reports for real estate transactions and carry the licensing required by the Structural Pest Control Board.
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
Our Termites Process in Daly City
Every job follows the same methodical approach — no shortcuts, no guesswork. Here is what to expect when you work with us in Daly City.
Comprehensive Inspection
Our licensed inspector examines all accessible wood, crawl spaces, attic framing, exterior siding, eaves, and fencing. We document every finding with photos and written notes.
WDO Report & Recommendations
You receive a state-compliant Structural Pest Control Report distinguishing active infestations, wood damage, and conducive conditions. No confusing fine print.
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 & Clearance
We execute the treatment per plan, return for any follow-up needed, and issue a Completion Notice clearing the structure once all Section 1 items are resolved.
Why 101 Exterminators
Termites You Can Count On in Daly City
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 the Structural Pest Control Reports required for California home sales, refinancing, and VA/FHA loans — accepted by all lenders and escrow companies.
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.
Free Re-Inspection Policy
If signs return within our warranty period, we come back at no charge. Our work is backed, not just guaranteed on paper.
Common Questions
Termite Control FAQs for Daly City
Why do so many Daly City homes get subterranean termites instead of drywood?
Because the soil stays wet. Subterranean termites (Reticulitermes) live in the ground and need moisture to forage, and Daly City's marine fog plus a wet season that packs almost all the year's rain into October through April keeps soil damp year-round — there is no summer dry-down to interrupt them. Drywood termites do occur here, mostly in the older blocks around Top of the Hill and Crocker and on the warmer east side near I-280. The evidence differs: mud tubes mean subterranean, dry pellets mean drywood.
My Westlake house has the garage under the living space — where would termites get in?
Usually at the sill plate and the floor framing above the garage slab, reached from soil on the downhill side. Tuck-under garages put framing close to grade, and any planter bed, stucco patch or slab crack against that wall gives subterranean termites a covered route up. We check the garage ceiling framing, the stem wall face and the crawl-space entry inside the garage on every inspection of a house built this way.
Do termites swarm in Daly City if it never really gets hot here?
Yes, but the flights look different than they do inland. Subterranean swarms follow the winter rains and usually come on the first mild, still afternoons after a storm — you find discarded wings on a windowsill or around a garage light. Drywood flights need warm evenings, and Daly City gets far fewer of those than San Mateo or Redwood City, so drywood activity here shows up as frass pellets more often than as a visible swarm. Save any wings you find; the species changes the treatment.
Local Pest Pressure
Common Pests We Treat in Daly City
Every area has its own pest profile shaped by climate, housing, and geography. These are the pests we see and treat most often in Daly City — tap any one to learn how to identify it and what treatment involves.
Termite Control · Daly City
Free Pest Evaluation in Daly City
CA licensed and insured. Written estimate before any work begins. Urgent situations in Daly City are prioritized.