The Research Entity
We do not accept funding from structural pest control operators or pesticide manufacturers. Our data is derived from primary court documents, SPCB violation reports, and aggregated consumer invoices.
Our Investigative Methodology
SPCB License & Violation Auditing
Every claim made on this site is cross-referenced with the California Structural Pest Control Board (SPCB). We track Branch 1 (Fumigation) license suspensions, aeration clearance failures, and citations for improper warning agent (chloropicrin) usage to identify industry-wide safety gaps.
Financial Markup Forensics
We analyze redacted prime-contractor invoices against actual sub-contractor gas receipts. By breaking down the “White-Label Margin,” we empower homeowners to negotiate directly with the actual companies deploying the sulfuryl fluoride, rather than paying a 40% markup to a middleman.
AB 551 Tenant Law Tracking
Displacement during a tenting event creates extreme friction between landlords and tenants. We review small claims outcomes and California civil codes to provide definitive frameworks on hotel reimbursements, pro-rated rent deductions, and liability for burglaries during the lock-out period.
Collateral Damage Reporting
Tenting a structure is an industrial construction process. We document the statistical probability of shattered clay roof tiles, crushed exterior landscaping, and broken satellite dishes, providing homeowners with actionable steps to secure third-party structural audits before the tent goes up.
Primary Source Verification
To protect consumer identities while proving our claims, we utilize redacted primary sources. When discussing contractor markups or liability waivers, you will see evidence formatted like this across our reports: