Licensed termite treatment specialists serving Sonoma, Marin, Napa, and Solano Counties. We identify the species, select the right treatment method, and eliminate the colony — not just the symptoms.
Not all termite treatments are the same — and not all termites respond to the same methods. Redwood Empire's licensed technicians begin every treatment with a precise species identification, because treating drywood termites requires a fundamentally different approach than eliminating a subterranean colony.
With over 78 years of North Bay experience, we have treated properties of every type — from Victorian-era homes in Sonoma to modern commercial buildings in Marin. We select the most effective, minimally disruptive treatment method for each situation.
Drywood termites live entirely within the wood they consume. They require no soil contact and are commonly found in attic framing, fascia boards, window frames, and furniture. Their infestations can be localized or widespread throughout a structure.
When the infestation is contained to an accessible area, localized treatment is the least disruptive option. We drill small holes into infested wood, inject termiticide directly into the galleries, and seal the access points. Effective for confined infestations in specific structural members.
Borate-based treatments penetrate wood fibers, protecting against termites, wood-decay fungi, and other wood-destroying insects. Commonly applied to framing during construction or remediation, borate treatments provide long-lasting residual protection.
Structural heat treatment raises the internal temperature of infested wood to levels lethal to all life stages of drywood termites. No chemicals required. Effective for localized areas where chemical application is undesirable.
For widespread drywood termite infestations affecting multiple areas of a structure, tent fumigation provides the most complete elimination. The entire structure is sealed and filled with fumigant, reaching termites in every void, crack, and piece of wood throughout the building. See our Fumigation Services page for full details.
Subterranean termites build colonies in the soil and travel to wood through mud tubes. They are the most destructive termite species in California and responsible for the majority of structural termite damage. Treatment requires targeting both the colony in the soil and the pathways into the structure.
A continuous chemical barrier is applied to the soil around the foundation perimeter and under the structure. Termites crossing this barrier are eliminated, and the chemical is transferred through contact back to the colony. This method creates a long-lasting protective zone around the entire structure.
Bait stations are installed in the soil around the property. Termites discover the bait, carry it back to the colony, and the slow-acting active ingredient eliminates the colony over time. Bait systems are effective for monitoring and colony elimination with minimal soil disturbance.
Treatment eliminates active infestations. Prevention keeps them from returning. After treatment, we provide site-specific recommendations that address the conditions that allowed termites to establish in the first place.
We provide termite treatments throughout Sonoma County (Santa Rosa, Petaluma, Windsor, Healdsburg, Rohnert Park), Marin County (Novato, San Rafael, Mill Valley), Napa County (Napa, St. Helena, American Canyon), and Solano County (Vallejo, Fairfield, Vacaville, Benicia).
Every day of active infestation means additional structural damage. Contact us today for a thorough inspection and treatment plan.