Did you know that up to 60 percent of the air you breathe inside your home comes from the crawlspace and basement? I recall one client whose interior walls were so wet, water was seeping down them. Upon inspection, we found mold everywhere, even in the attic. Additional investigation of the outside foundation walls, living […]
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Build It, and Termites Will Come
Growing up in a construction family in the Northeast — oftentimes, jobsites were my playgrounds — has given me a...
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...
Termite Predator Unleashes Killer Farts
Are your farts so nasty they could kill? That’s a claim the beaded lacewing can make, Wired reports in a...
Ask the Expert: Pseudoscorpions, Clothes Moths and Termites
Q. I’m emailing you a photo of a strange-looking creature. What is it, and what do I need to know about...
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...
The USFS Presents its Annual Termiticide Report for 2014
For a termiticide to reach the American market where it’s available for purchase by pest management professionals (PMPs), it must...
Callback Cures: Re-Evaluating Termite Treatment Do-Overs
When it comes to callbacks, few pests raise as much concern as termites. The advent of modern treatment technologies has...
Nisus Corp.: Bora-Care 30-year Warranty
The new Bora-Care 30-Year Limited Warranty is available to pest control companies who register treated homes and inspect them annually. As a...
2015 State of the Industry
The industry’s vital signs are positive, and PMP’s expect a milder winter to boost 2015 revenue. Learn more about what...