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Termites are a major menace and fact of life in California. Most homes are automatically tented [chemical] before a sale, they are that common. The main culprit being drywood and the dreaded Formosan types. Subterraneans are a close second. Most residents simply keep pieces of wood, including wood chips for gardens, from touching their homes. Most wood used in fences, decks, etc. is pre-treated. Some use orange oil as a natural alternative, or microwave.
They feed on cellulose-based material like wood, books, boxes, furniture and drywall coverings. Termites constantly forage for food.

The most common way of detecting termites include discarded wings. Not so obvious signs include wood that sounds hollow when tapped, cracked or bubbling paint and termite droppings that look like sawdust. You may also note mud tubes.

I was told that subterranean are the major culprits here in our TV area, while wood termites have not been a problem.

Have been here a year, and I'm probably going to renew with Dean's, who did the original treatment. In California, if there is a problem, most do a spot-treat or later may "tent", but most residents take a chance and do nothing, and simply wait for any obvious signs, such as sawdust near wood-framing, such as windows, doors. Or spend $50 + for an inspection.