Dirt-filled porches can be a thorn in the side of every termite control company. They are often referred to as “the builder’s trash can.” In addition to debris from construction activity, soil settles unevenly, causing termiticide to flow to the lowest point, often missing the termites. A simple way to avoid multiple retreats is to […]
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Tips & Tricks: 5 Tools for PMPs to Detect Termites
There are many tools pest management professionals (PMPs) can use to detect termites: Moisture meters — A moisture level of...
Callback Cures: Three Tips for Improved Drywood Inspections
Your ability to correctly perform an inspection for drywood termites (Cryptotermes and Incisitermes spp.) can save you time and a...
Termite Management: PMPs Share Their Don’ts
According to our experts, there are several things you should avoid doing if possible. Here is their collective list of...
Termite Management: PMPs Share Their Dos
Our surveyed experts weigh in on the most essential Dos when it comes to termite management. “When conducting a termite...
Termite Management: Help Customers Breathe Easy
Did you know that up to 60 percent of the air you breathe inside your home comes from the crawlspace...
Build It, and Termites Will Come
Growing up in a construction family in the Northeast — oftentimes, jobsites were my playgrounds — has given me a...
Termite Management Upgrade
Like many pest management professionals (PMPs), Michael Cadenhead, an associate certified entomologist (ACE), learned
the ropes early on from his...
Termites Attack Camera in the Amazon Jungle
Dealing with termites as a pest management professional (PMP) is one thing, but for one wildlife photographer working in the...
Ask the Expert: Mosquitoes, Termites and Millipedes
Q. A homeowner has mosquito problems in two bathrooms and a laundry room, which abut one another on a slab. The...
Did You Know: Western Subterranean Termites
Did you know these facts about Western subterranean termites (Reticulitermes hesperus), or WST? ⦁ WST are a native American species found...
Ask the Expert: Bed Bugs, Grain Beetles, Termites and Rats
Q. What are the pros and cons of heat treatments for bed bug control? I have had great success with thorough...
A Timeline for Termiticides
APRIL 15, 1988 – A day of infamy The termite industry has come a long way since the day chlordane...
Sheperspective: Behold, the Proper Termite Inspection
A thorough termite inspection requires the proper equipment, hands-on training and sufficient time. Focus on the task at hand. Follow...
Ask the Expert: Bed Bugs and Termites
Q. We service a community college. When bed bugs are found in a dorm, the college pays for the dry...
How to Take a Green Approach to Subterranean Termite Control
Termites serve an important function in an ecosystem. They recycle cellulose, aerate soil, and serve as food for birds and...