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Termites
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As with any relatively new control technique, one learns how to improve upon it over time and trial.
Termite management: Rely on education, training for revenue
The importance of termite management cannot be overstated.
4 key areas for termite management success
Avoid common mistakes to keep your reputation intact and ensure satisfied customers.
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How do termites invade structures?
Like any animal, subterranean termites must have food, water and shelter. They also try to take the easiest way to...
Proper termite identification is imperative
Termites have been swarming in some areas of the country since early spring. Depending on where you live and what...
Termites quickly sense environmental disturbance
Termites are able to detect the smallest amount of disturbance in their environment. In fact, it is not uncommon to...
Train technicians to recognize termite activity
Regardless of whether termite services function as a separate division within a pest management business, all technicians should receive regular,...
Know your termite species
Not every termite is Reticulitermes flavipes. Be alert for signs of unexpected termites. We have dozens of termite species, but...
Termite inspectors are a house’s ‘doctor’
A good way to train new inspectors is to have them understand that they are the house’s “doctor.” Doctors use...
Use silica dust for drywood termite prevention
Drywood termites commonly enter structures through attic or foundation vents, or under eaves or shingles. Unlike subterranean termites, they don’t...
Deprive termites of moisture source
Besides swarms, a common sign for subterranean termites is the presence of mud tubes. These tiny tunnels are built and...
Think like a termite to become an expert
Over the years, we have been taught to “think like the pest” we are trying to control. Termite control, on...
Termite inspections: Identify conducive conditions
A focus of subterranean termite inspections should be on identifying conducive conditions. These can include wood-to-ground contact, excessive moisture (poor...
Use moisture meters for termite inspections
During home inspections, it is commonly accepted to interpret a moisture level of 20 percent or higher as an indicator...