The Southeastern U.S. is known as the “termite belt,” and New Orleans’ French Quarter has a particular problem with Formosan termites, says entomologist Joe Martin. That’s why Martin uses Control Solutions Inc.’s Taurus to fight back. See how he applies the termiticide.
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