Termite and Wood-Destroying Pest Control in Bellingham, WA

Our damp Pacific Northwest climate is hard on homes. While termites are less aggressive here than in warmer regions, moisture-driven wood decay — along with dampwood termites, carpenter ants, and other wood-boring insects — can quietly compromise a structure over time.

Sasquatch Pest Control is a local, family-owned company. We treat where treatment is warranted and seal the gaps that let wood-destroying pests and moisture in, with no long-term contracts.

Worried about wood damage? Have us come out and take a look at the crawlspace, foundation, and structure.

Signs of wood damage from pests

Caught early, wood-destroying pests are very manageable. Watch for:

• Hollow or crumbling wood
• Sagging or springy floors
• Frass or sawdust piles
• Discarded insect wings
• Damp, musty crawlspace
• Carpenter ants indoors

Our approach

In western Washington, termite activity is overwhelmingly moisture-related — so real, lasting control means fixing conditions, not just spraying. Every job starts with going over the home and crawlspace and understanding where the water is coming from.

1. Visit — interior, exterior, attic, and crawlspace.
2. Treat — target wood-destroying pests where treatment is warranted.
3. Seal — exclude entry points and control moisture.
4. Restore — repair crawlspaces and pest-damaged wood.

You get a written record of the treatment we perform and a clear plan for follow-up.

Protect your biggest investment

Pricing depends on the property and the scope of the work, and we quote it after a visit. No contracts and no hidden fees.

Common questions

Do we really get termites in Washington?

Yes, but they’re typically dampwood termites, and activity here is closely tied to moisture. Subterranean termites — the species most national articles are written about — are uncommon in Whatcom County. Control the moisture and seal the structure, and you address the problem at its root.

What’s the difference between termites and carpenter ants?

Both damage wood, but they do it differently and they’re treated differently. Termites eat wood; carpenter ants excavate galleries to nest in it, strongly preferring wood that moisture has already softened. Carpenter ants are considerably more common in this county than termites are, and they fall under household bug and insect control services.

Do you repair the damage too?

Yes. Beyond treatment, we seal entry points and restore crawlspaces and pest-damaged wood across the Bellingham area.