FAQs

What is Orange Oil?:
Orange Oil is a natural occurring oil that acts as a natural insect repellent. Direct contact with termites and other insects kills them on contact.

What does Orange Oil smell like?
Just like oranges.

How long does the smell last?
Less than a week.

How long has Dial Us Termite been in business:
Dial Us Termite has been in business for over 20 years.

Is Orange Oil flammable?
The government rates Orange Oil as combustible. A combustible product has a higher flash point than products labeled as flammable; the higher the flash point, less flammable; Orange Oil is not as much of a fire hazard as a flammable product.

How long will my property be protected from termites?
With our Control Service Program, Dial Us Termite will protect your home for life.

Will your treatment provide a clearance for me if I decide to sell my home?
Yes.

Can termites be found in a newly completed building?
Not typically. Most termite issues arise when the home is 10-15 years old.

How do termites get into my home? enter my home?
Any number of ways. Things that attract them include undecayed wood, including redwood, dead limbs of native trees, shade and orchard trees, utility poles, posts, as well as structural lumber, and lumber in storage.

How can drill and treat methods be effective if you do not apply Orange Oil to every piece of wood in my house?
If there is no evidence of infestation, then there is no reason to treat it. There is no need to treat every board, only the infested ones.

If my home needs termite related repairs can Dial Us Termite take care of those?
Yes, Dial Us Termite can take care of minor and major termite damage needs. Dial Us Termite will send its own in-house crew to make the repairs.

Does Dial Us Termite offer financing?
Yes, Dial Us Termite does offer No Interest Payment options that are some of the best in the industry.