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Homeowners in Sherman Oaks Village — especially those south of Ventura Boulevard in the 91403 and 91423 ZIP codes — should be on high alert for **drywood termites** and **Argentine ants** right now. The hot, dry June weather (averaging 85°F) is driving drywood termites into their peak swarming season, and the mature landscaping and wood-frame construction of your 1950s ranch-style homes create ideal conditions. Properties backing up to the hillside terrain near the Santa Monica Mountains, particularly along streets like Valley Vista Boulevard or Woodman Avenue, are at elevated risk because dense ivy, overgrown trees, and drought-tolerant gardens trap moisture against crawlspaces and attic vents. Look for small piles of salt-like frass (termite droppings) near windowsills, baseboards, or under eaves, and listen for hollow-sounding wood when tapped. Argentine ants are also surging due to the heat, forming massive supercolonies in the moisture pockets created by your mature trees and irrigation systems; you’ll see them trailing along foundation walls, patios, and into kitchens, especially near properties with heavy vegetation like those on Haskell Street or near the Sepulveda Basin edge. Below are the top-rated Sherman Oaks exterminators who specialize in these specific seasonal threats.