I live in L.A. and will need to get my house tented for termites - that's a
given, and we're way overdue. The house is 14 years old and has never been
treated (I've been the sole owner). Western Exterminator (who did a very
thorough inspection today, and who I've had good luck with in the past),
says that when they do a winter fumigation, they always use 30% more gas,
and that they have the same success rate regardless of winter or summer.

I want to do it now, but a friend strongly recommends waiting 'til the
summer, and that doing a winter fumigation is a waste of money. Any
thoughts? Also - any experiences with Western?

Thanks,

Check their warranty and their status with the BBB, but for my money, I
wouldn't want to wait too long, while the termites eat away. The L.A.
winters aren't winters in the ordinary sense.-Jitney

we don't have termites often in buffalo ny, but years ago a new tenant
once brought some cockroaches into an apartment and a professional
exterminator was required. knocked them out in one visit. maybe check
with your neighbors and have the neighborhood done with a bulk
discounted bid.

In article , briggs2770
@sbcglobal.net says...
I want to do it now, but a friend strongly recommends waiting 'til the
summer, and that doing a winter fumigation is a waste of money. Any
thoughts? Also - any experiences with Western?


You might try she can thoroughly answer any
fumigation questions you may have and I would bet has reliable contacts
on the west coast for you
--
Lar

Oh, if only Noah would of been a bit more wise,
he surely would of swatted those two flies.

to email....get rid of the BUGS

Valentine wrote:

I live in L.A. and will need to get my house tented for termites - that's a
given, and we're way overdue. The house is 14 years old and has never been
treated (I've been the sole owner). Western Exterminator (who did a very
thorough inspection today, and who I've had good luck with in the past),
says that when they do a winter fumigation, they always use 30% more gas,
and that they have the same success rate regardless of winter or summer.

I want to do it now, but a friend strongly recommends waiting 'til the
summer, and that doing a winter fumigation is a waste of money. Any
thoughts? Also - any experiences with Western?

Thanks,



The wind tends to blow open seems in the tent. Is this why winter fumigation
is an issue?

Almost all pest/exterminator companies subcontract to a fumigation company.
If you have an inspection report, you can call fumigation companies
directly and save yourself some money.