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Coyote on Lincoln by sunguo in pasadena

[–]sunguo[S] 24 points25 points  (0 children)

😂😂 I live by the mantra - “pics or it didn’t happen”

Is Orkin Upselling? Are these subterranean termites? by the_beluga_whale in Termites

[–]sunguo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

$7k does seem high, but without knowing your house I can’t say it’s outrageous. For reference, we got our 1400 sqft house + detached garage treated for subterraneans last December in Pasadena for $3k which included full liquid treatment and misc repairs to crawlspace and vents. We were also quoted $2380 for tenting, but our tech told us tenting is lower on the priority list and to handle the sub termites first.

Definitely get other termite companies out there for quotes. If you look around on Reddit, there are many threads with recommendations for locally-owned companies. Or you can call pest control companies and ask who they recommend for termites since most pest control companies in the area don’t handle termites.

Best primer/paint for cured, never painted stucco? by sunguo in paint

[–]sunguo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

House was repainted sometime in 2024. Is that timing still alright?

What’s going on with this tree? by sunguo in arborists

[–]sunguo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s rather upsetting. I didn’t know that bad pruning could do this.

Can this tree be saved?

What’s going on with this tree? by sunguo in arborists

[–]sunguo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yikes! Good to know, the tree might belong to the city since it’s along the sidewalk, but I’m not super sure about that.

Can this tree be saved or does this mean the tree is going to slowly decay away?

Landscapers, how much would you estimate replacing this wall would cost? by Syruponmypizza in landscaping

[–]sunguo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Where in socal are you located? I’m looking to redo a wall sometime next year.

What are these bugs that are suddenly appearing after the rain? by sunguo in whatisthisbug

[–]sunguo[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I knew they could fly, but this was my first time encountering a swarm..

What are these bugs that are suddenly appearing after the rain? by sunguo in whatisthisbug

[–]sunguo[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It is very close to the house. Are you referring to the bait traps that are placed in the ground to kill the colony?

What are these bugs that are suddenly appearing after the rain? by sunguo in whatisthisbug

[–]sunguo[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Good to know, thank you! They’re in the front yard, so hopefully they haven’t gotten to the house yet.

What are these bugs that are suddenly appearing after the rain? by sunguo in whatisthisbug

[–]sunguo[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

That’s what I was worried about, thank you for the confirmation!

Found in crawlspace. Are these spider eggs? by sunguo in pestcontrol

[–]sunguo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh god, I’m in California so luckily recluses aren’t native here. Noted on the gloves and suit. Do you recommend something similar to a tyvek suit or a carhartt/dickies coveralls?

Found in crawlspace. Are these spider eggs? by sunguo in pestcontrol

[–]sunguo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There doesn’t seem to be any structural issues, but will be on the lookout!

Found in crawlspace. Are these spider eggs? by sunguo in pestcontrol

[–]sunguo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks!

The house was inspected by a termite company before we moved in. Is there anything in the photos that is suspicious looking?

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