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 are highly attractive for termites because they meet the termite’s essential needs for abundant living: shelter, food, moisture and soil.... Read more»
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 the termite swarms of the past? For many years, the industry depended on termite service for more than 50 percent,... Read more»
USFS presents 2015 termiticide report
Since the late 1930s, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service (USFS) Termiticide Testing Program has investigated various soil-applied termiticides for efficacy against subterranean termites. These studies were originally funded by the U.S. military in anticipation of action in the... Read more»
Syngenta adds drywoods to Altriset label
Altriset termiticide from Syngenta Professional Pest Management (PPM) is now labeled for control of drywood termites, in addition to Eastern subterranean and Formosan termites. “We understand PMPs can’t take a chance on termite control that doesn’t meet their business needs,”... Read more»
Control Solutions Inc.: Web Portal
CSI has officially launched its Promises of Protection web portal to support its new Taurus SC 10 Year and Fuse 8 Year termiticide-treated structure guarantees. Click on the Affiliate Resources link at the top of the CSI home page to... Read more»
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 “the builder’s trash can.” In addition to debris from construction activity, soil settles unevenly, causing termiticide to flow to the... Read more»A Timeline for Termiticides
APRIL 15, 1988 – A day of infamy The termite industry has come a long way since the day chlordane was removed from the market as a commercial termiticide — on Tax Day, no less. This was the last day... Read more»
Bayer: Premise Foam Promotion
Environmental Science, a division of Bayer CropScience LP, announces a promotion offering pest management professionals (PMPs) instant savings on Premise Foam. The promotion runs through May 31 and gives PMPs the chance to save $2 per 12x18oz can of ready-to-use... Read more»