Targeted Pest Treatment
Targeted Treatment Where You Actually Need It
Full structure fumigation is the most complete treatment for widespread drywood termite infestations — but it is not always necessary. When a termite infestation is localized to specific, accessible areas, targeted local treatments can eliminate the infestation without requiring you to vacate your home. 101 Exterminators uses several local treatment methods appropriate to different infestation types and locations.
Before You Book
Help Us Assess Your Local Treatments Request
Tell us where the damage or activity was found and whether a prior inspection mapped its extent.
A free evaluation gives verbal guidance only. For a written WDO report for a sale or lender, book the paid structural pest inspection.
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Our Process
Every service follows a structured protocol designed to deliver effective, lasting results — not a temporary fix.
Inspection & Scope Assessment
We confirm the infestation is localized and accessible before recommending local treatment over fumigation. If evidence suggests broader infestation, we are honest about the limitation of spot treatment.
Treatment Method Selection
Orange oil for surface accessible galleries, drill-and-inject for deeper infestations in solid members, borate for accessible framing in crawl spaces and attics.
Treatment Application
Treatment is applied directly to infested wood, typically with minimal surface disturbance. Most local treatments do not require you to vacate the property.
Documentation & Warranty
All local treatments are documented, and a Completion Notice is issued for any Section 1 conditions addressed. Local treatment warranties are clearly described in your service agreement.
What Sets Us Apart
Why Choose 101 Exterminators
California licensed and insured, with service across the published Central California territory.
No Vacating Required
Most local treatments allow you to remain in your home during and immediately after application — unlike fumigation which requires 2–3 days out.
Honest Recommendation
We recommend local treatment when it is genuinely appropriate — and fumigation when the infestation scope requires it. We do not recommend the more expensive option just because it's available.
CA
Licensed & Insured
A+
BBB Rating
4
Counties Served
5★
Google Rating
Pests We Treat
Pests Our Local Treatments Work Targets
Different pests demand different methods. Tap any one to learn how to identify it and what professional treatment involves.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Is orange oil as effective as fumigation for termites?
Orange oil (d-limonene) is an effective contact treatment for drywood termites when it can reach the gallery system. It works on contact — it does not penetrate wood the way fumigant gas does. For infestation confined to accessible galleries, it can be very effective. For infestation in inaccessible structural voids or distributed throughout the structure, fumigation achieves coverage that orange oil cannot.
Service Locations
Where We Provide Local Treatments
Service Areas
Local Treatments Across the Central Coast and South Bay
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Related Services
Serving 4 Central California Counties
Monterey · San Benito · Santa Cruz · Santa Clara
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