Pest control in Fresno, CA
Termite Control and Treatment in Fresno, CA
Fresno homes face two very different termites — drywood colonies living inside the wood and subterranean colonies tunneling up from the soil — and each needs its own fix. J&J Pest Control inspects first, identifies which you have, and treats the problem you actually need treated. Call (321) 496-4080 to book an inspection.
- Same-day help by noon, Mon–Sat
- Re-service guarantee
- Pet- & family-safe options
- Free, no-pressure quote
What's included
What termite control covers
Termite work starts with an accurate inspection, because treating the wrong termite wastes your money. Once we know whether the damage is drywood, subterranean or both, we match the treatment to the colony and the construction. Not every job needs a tent — many Fresno drywood jobs can be handled with targeted local treatment when the activity is caught early.
- Full structural inspection of the foundation, sill plates, attic, eaves, garage and any outbuildings
- Identification of drywood vs. subterranean activity and the extent of damage
- Localized drill-and-treat for contained drywood galleries
- Soil-applied barrier treatment for subterranean colonies at the foundation
- A written diagram of findings with the recommended treatment and options
- Guidance on tent fumigation when an infestation is too widespread for spot work
Signs & local causes
How to tell which termite you have
Drywood termites live entirely inside dry wood — eaves, window frames, attic rafters, furniture — and don’t need soil contact, so they show up in Fresno’s older homes with exposed wood trim. The telltale sign is small piles of six-sided pellets (frass) that look like coarse sawdust or pepper. Subterranean termites nest in the ground and build pencil-width mud tubes up a foundation to reach wood; you’ll find those tubes on the stem wall, in the crawlspace or garage. Getting the ID right decides everything that follows.
- Piles of tan, six-sided pellets below eaves, window sills or attic wood (drywood)
- Mud tubes running up the foundation, piers or garage walls (subterranean)
- Hollow-sounding or blistered wood, or paint that bubbles over a gallery
- Discarded wings on sills and windowsills after a swarm
- Tight-fitting doors or windows where a frame has been weakened
Our process
How our termite control works
A clear, step-by-step visit with a written scope and an up-front price.
Inspection and ID
We examine the structure top to bottom, map where the activity is, and confirm drywood, subterranean or both. You get a diagram, not a vague verbal estimate.
Treatment options
We lay out the realistic choices — local treatment, soil barrier, or fumigation — with the trade-offs and cost of each, so you’re not pushed toward the most expensive option by default.
Drywood spot treatment
For contained galleries we drill and inject the affected members directly, treating the colony where it lives without disrupting the whole house.
Subterranean soil barrier
For ground-nesting colonies we apply a continuous treated zone in the soil along the foundation so workers can’t pass without carrying the material back to the nest.
Fumigation planning
When drywood activity is spread through the structure, we help you plan tent fumigation — the prep, the timeline and what to expect — covered in detail on our fumigation page.
Prevention
We finish with the fixes that keep termites out: sealing wood-to-soil contact, correcting crawlspace moisture, and clearing the debris and stored lumber that invite the next colony.
Dealing with this in Fresno or nearby? Get a free quote and an up-front price before any work starts.
Call (321) 496-4080Pricing
What termite control costs in Fresno
Termite cost in Fresno swings widely because the treatments are so different — a localized drywood spot job is a fraction of a whole-structure fumigation. Rather than quote a scary top-end number, we price the specific treatment your inspection calls for. Your cost depends on:
- Which termite — subterranean soil barriers and drywood spot work price differently
- Extent — a single infested window frame vs. activity throughout the attic
- Local treatment vs. full fumigation — tenting the whole house is the high end
- Home size and construction — slab, raised foundation and square footage all matter
- Repairs — damaged structural wood may need replacement, quoted separately
Rules & licensing
Local rules and licensing
Termite and other wood-destroying-organism work falls under the California Structural Pest Control Board’s Branch 3 (wood-destroying pests and organisms); fumigation is Branch 1. California requires a formal inspection report for work tied to a home sale, and those reports are filed with the SPCB. We’ll tell you plainly when a job is spot-treatable and when it genuinely needs a fumigation specialist.
Why J&J Pest Control
Why choose us for termite control
We inspect and identify before we quote, so you’re not sold a tent for a problem a local treatment would solve. You get a written diagram of exactly where the termites are, honest options with real prices, and a straight answer on whether spot treatment will hold or whether fumigation is the right call.
- Same-day help by noon, Mon–Sat
- Re-service guarantee
- Pet- & family-safe options
- Free, no-pressure quote
On the job
Termite Control in and around Fresno
Illustrative scenes of the work; images are representative, not photos of a specific job.
Service area
Termite Control across the Central Valley
We bring this service to Fresno and the surrounding cities and towns.
- Fresno CountyOlder county homes with exposed wood eaves are classic drywood targets.
- Tarpey VillageSingle-story ranch homes with wood eaves and attic vents — prime drywood entry.
- HanfordEarly-1900s wood-frame homes near downtown are prone to subterranean termites.
- SelmaPre-war homes near downtown Selma face subterranean colonies from the soil.
- KingsburgOlder downtown buildings and pre-war houses that need termite work.
- VisaliaHomes under the oak canopy with raised foundations and moisture at the sill.
- CoarsegoldFoothill homes near woodpiles and old outbuildings face termites.
- AuberryFoothill wood-sided homes and decks with carpenter ants and termites.
- ClovisOld Town Clovis bungalows with the wood construction termites prefer.
Customer reviews
What customers say about J&J Pest Control
Genuine Google reviews from our Fresno-area customers.
25 Google reviews
Never see a pest in my house. J&J is the best. Very kind office staff. Pierre has sprayed for us for many years and we feel like we have family coming when he's on his way.
Jim came out and sprayed our house for the first time today and he was very knowledgeable and kind. From the first phone call to them, the customer service is outstanding. Prices are fair, and a locally owned business. Recommend!
Wasps were coming in my home. I have little kids. They came the same day although the schedule was full. They made a extra trip just for me. I would recommend JandJ to anyone!!
FAQ
Termite Control questions, answered
Ready to deal with your termite control problem?
Call (321) 496-4080 for a free quote. J&J Pest Control · Fresno, CA 93723.