Wood-Destroying Insect Control in Antioch, CA

Helping Customers in Surrounding Areas Eliminate Wood-Destroying Insects

Termites aren't the only insects capable of tunneling through, hollowing out, or weakening the wood that holds your property together. Gomez Taylor Termite identifies and eliminates the full range of wood-destroying insects affecting homes and businesses throughout Antioch and the surrounding areas. Because our team focuses exclusively on wood-destroying organisms, we know how to spot activity that a general pest inspection can easily overlook, catching problems while they're still manageable, rather than after they've become expensive structural repairs. Don't just take our word for it; see what our customers have to say on our reviews page.

Request your estimate or same-day assessment to find out which wood-destroying insect has infiltrated your Antioch property by calling (925) 744-6750!

Which Insects Are Damaging Your Property?

Carpenter Ants

Unlike termites, carpenter ants don't eat wood; they excavate it to build their nests, hollowing out smooth tunnels and galleries as they go. Left untreated, a mature colony can weaken structural beams, wall studs, and other framing over time. Their presence is often a sign of underlying moisture problems, since carpenter ants are drawn to wood that's already softened by damp conditions.

Carpenter Bees

These bees bore near-perfect round holes into exposed wood to create nesting galleries. While a single hole may seem minor, repeated nesting activity year after year can riddle wood with tunnels, weakening it and inviting further insect or moisture damage.

Powderpost Beetles

Powderpost beetle larvae tunnel through wood from the inside out, leaving behind a fine, powdery frass and small, round exit holes once they emerge as adults. Because the damage happens beneath the surface, infestations can go unnoticed until the wood is significantly weakened.

Wood-Boring Beetles

Beyond powderpost beetles, several other wood-boring beetle species target structural and decorative wood alike. Their larvae feed on the wood for months or years, and damage is often discovered only when tapping reveals the wood is hollow or crumbling.