Check your termite knowledge
Take this tech test with questions and answers supplied by pest control industry experts to see how well you know termites. Read more»
Put training in your termite toolbox
Dr. Faith Oi, a University of Florida associate extension scientist, shares litigation and claims in termites and other wood-destroying organism work. Read more»
American Pest Control spots drywood termites rare to northeast Georgia
When technician Andy Deutsch spotted a drywood termite in the Five Points area of Athens, Ga., he knew he had encountered something different. Read more»
Tools for termites
Product manufacturers share what’s new, what’s coming, and their forecasts for 2019-2025. Read more»
Orkin releases Top 50 Termite Cities list
Orkin released its first-ever Top 50 Termite Cities list. Miami, Fla., tops the list, followed by Los Angeles, Calif., in second place. Tampa, Fla.; New York, N.Y.; and New Orleans, La., round out the Top 5, respectively. The list is... Read more»
Determine termite species before treatment
Step one when treating termites is to determine the species, since treatments can be different. Read more»
Nisus Corp.: TrueTech 7000
The TrueTech 7000 is a seven-gallon, portable 4-in-1 unit that can be used to treat a multitude of pest problems with foam, mist or spray. It is ideal for drywood treatments and under-slab termite treatments in addition to regular surface... Read more»
Know your termite species
Not every termite is Reticulitermes flavipes. Be alert for signs of unexpected termites. We have dozens of termite species, but only a few are found damaging structures. It’s pretty easy to recognize termites, but telling one species from another at... Read more»