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Tips & Tricks: Adopt latest termite control advances

More research is done on termites than on any other pest. There’s always something new to learn about this enigmatic...

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Termite control: Get the scoop on dirt-filled stoops

Dirt-filled porches, also known as stoops, are common in split-level, basement and crawlspace construction. It turns out that these porches...

Termites vs. carpenter ants: Know your wood destroyers

Chances are you’ve experienced a customer call (or dozens) for “a termite infestation,” only to find no evidence of such...

Can you see the termite forest for the trees?

An early detection/protection program can help your termite customers minimize property damage, and help your business receive recurring revenue. Remember...

Chalk Talk: 10 Tips for Better Termite Management

The secret to profitability lies in avoiding retreats at every turn. Occasionally, a subterranean termite job is done correctly....

More Earthquakes, More Termite Damage?

Ninety years ago today, the first demonstration of television took place. (Learn more from today’s Google Doodle here.) So it’s fitting...

The Fab 5

To tweens, this might refer to a beloved boy band (before one member’s departure this summer, anyway). But PMPs know...

SHEPerspective: Invasive Species

Are you able to perform an invasive procedure? ⦁ Invasive species may start off making headlines, but often level off...

Tips & Tricks: Signs of a termite infestation

The most obvious signs of a termite infestation are mud shelter tubes winding up on the outside or inside of...

Tips & Tricks: How to Avoid Multiple Termite Retreats

Dirt-filled porches can be a thorn in the side of every termite control company. They are often referred to as...

Save time and money by correctly performing an inspection for drywood termites.

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...

Understanding basic building construction and slab types is important when ensuring your treatments create a termite-free structure.

Build It, and Termites Will Come

Growing up in a construction family in the Northeast — oftentimes, jobsites were my playgrounds — has given me a...