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Structural Pest Control

Termite Control in Millbrae, CA

Name: 101 Exterminators Inc.
Address: 635 Sanborn Pl Ste 12, Salinas, CA, 93901, US
Telephone: (831) 500-1613
Price range: $$
Rating: 5

101 Exterminators does termite control in Millbrae as a California-licensed structural pest company, SPCB Lic. #9119, working since 2005. Most of this city went up between the late 1940s and the mid-1960s, and where a house sits decides a lot. Framing up in the Mills Estates hills drains and dries. Bayside Manor sits low and close to the Bay. We inspect, report by Section 1 and Section 2, then treat what the report actually found.

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Local Context

Mills Estates Framing Dries Out. Bayside Manor Framing Doesn't.

Millbrae climbs from the Bay shoreline to the hills below San Andreas Lake in a short span, and termite species sort themselves along that grade. Up in Mills Estates, the hillside tract that started in 1955, and across the Spanish and Mission-style stucco homes of Millbrae Highlands, wood sheds water and dries between storms. That is western drywood territory. Incisitermes minor never touches soil, lives entirely inside the member it eats, and announces itself with a small cone of six-sided frass pellets under a pinhole in a fascia board or a window header.

Down in Bayside Manor, where Niels Schultz broke ground in 1945 on single-story homes for returning veterans, and across the flat ground toward the Bay shoreline, the mechanism flips. About 23 inches of rain falls here, most of it between November and April, and on that low ground the soil never fully dries between storms. Reticulitermes colonies live in that soil and build pencil-width mud tubes up stem walls, pier blocks and slab edges to reach framing. Mud, not pellets.

Fog complicates both halves. Millbrae sits at the San Bruno Gap, so marine air pushes through most summer mornings and daily highs stay near 70 degrees even in the warmest month. Framing dries slowly here. In raised-foundation homes along the older El Camino Real corridor, that steady sub-floor moisture also supports dampwood termites in sill plates: a third species, and one an exterminator has to rule in or out from under the house rather than from the attic.

How We Work in Millbrae

We read the address before we read the house. On a Mills Estates or Millbrae Highlands property we start at the roofline, working the beam ends, fascia, rafter tails and the trim around windows and doors, because that is where drywood termites get in. On the flats through Bayside Manor we go under the floor instead: sill plate, pier blocks, stem wall, and the crawl-space soil for mud tubes. Every finding is photographed and split into Section 1 and Section 2 on a state-compliant WDO report.

Millbrae Climate

Millbrae has a mild Peninsula climate with some Bay moisture influence from the east. Less fog-affected than Daly City to the north, with summer temperatures in the mid-70s°F. Both drywood and subterranean termites are active across a full season.

Housing Stock

Post-WWII housing stock (1940s–1960s) dominates. Older properties along the El Camino corridor and the hillside neighborhoods date to the 1920s–1930s. The airport corridor has significant commercial real estate alongside residential. Condominiums and townhouse complexes near the BART station represent newer construction.

Why Local Expertise Matters

We serve Millbrae as part of our comprehensive San Mateo County coverage. SPCB License #9119. WDO reports accepted by all Peninsula real estate agents and title companies.

Warning Signs

Signs You Need Termites Service in Millbrae

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 Millbrae

Every job follows the same methodical approach — no shortcuts, no guesswork. Here is what to expect when you work with us in Millbrae.

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 Millbrae

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 Millbrae

Do the Millbrae Meadows homes get termites differently than the older stucco houses?

Yes, because the construction changes the entry point. The Stoneson Brothers built Millbrae Meadows between 1955 and 1964 with Eichler-influenced design: low-slope roofs, wide overhangs, big glass set into wood, and slabs instead of crawl spaces. Drywood termites reach that framing from above, and there is little or no attic to inspect from. The Spanish and Mission-style stucco homes in Millbrae Highlands more often sit on raised foundations, so the risk shifts to the sill plate and the crawl space. We inspect for both species and look in different places first.

Will a Millbrae home sale close with a Section 2 finding on the report?

Usually yes, because escrow generally turns on Section 1 rather than Section 2. Section 1 means active infestation or existing damage. Section 2 means a condition likely to lead to infestation, such as earth-to-wood contact at a hillside deck post or a blocked crawl-space vent. Peninsula lenders and agents typically want the Section 1 items cleared and a Notice of Work Completed issued, while Section 2 items are commonly negotiated between buyer and seller instead.

What time of year do termites swarm in Millbrae?

Drywood termites swarm on warm evenings from August into October, and subterranean termites fly after the winter rains, generally late winter into early spring. September is Millbrae's warmest month, which lines up with those drywood flights. Most people never see the flight. They see the wings, small and equal in length, collected on a windowsill or inside a light fixture. Keep a few. The species changes the treatment.

Local Pest Pressure

Common Pests We Treat in Millbrae

Every area has its own pest profile shaped by climate, housing, and geography. These are the pests we see and treat most often in Millbrae — tap any one to learn how to identify it and what treatment involves.