A: First, it is important to understand that the purpose of the structural pest inspection is to look for wood-destroying pests, such as termites, “dry rot” fungus and wood-boring beetles, in ...

Q: I’ve just made an offer on a home. I’ve bought homes before in Santa Barbara, and a pest report was always provided by the seller, but it seems that’s not the case anymore. Should I ask for a pest ...

If you no longer need to watch Animal Planet to get your nature fix (bats in the attic, anyone?) then you've probably considered paying for a pest control service. And why not? They all promise to rid ...

Q I will be selling my home in the near future and have some questions about pest-control work. Do I have do termite work on the house before the escrow closes? When should I have a pest-control ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...