Pest Management Professional, May 2017
condition that termites will detect and use to their advantage The result will be an infestation on the subfloor The use of imported wood also can accidentally introduce termites Nature always finds a way Ensystex By Ken Kendall BCE Technical Director Over the years we have been taught to think like the pest we are trying to control Termite control on the other hand is simple right We dig a trench around the outside and inside foundation walls then flood them with liquid termiticide We drill holes in the block and slabs and flood those holes with termiticide also WRONG The key to effective termite control is to put on the ol termite antennae and think like a termite Look for the moisture under bathtubs or kitchen sinks or the puddled water where the air conditioning drip pan leaks into the crawlspace or the attic These are the places where the termites can bivouac camp out and dont have to go back through the treated soil This is that secondary infestation that continues to swarm and damage the structure Thinking like a termite is the best way to become a true termite expert Walking up to a termite infested house and running your antennae in under and around the house will help you correct problems others cant making you a termite expert in your market Zoëcon Professional Products By Mel Whitson Senior Field Technical Service Manager Besides swarms a common sign for subterranean termites is the presence of mud tubes These tiny tunnels are built and used by the pests to travel to food sources Termites feed on cellulose based plant materials with a mouth capable Tips Tricks TERMITES conTinued From page 70 conTinued on page 74 Because treatments can cause damage I CHOOSE PCOpro INSURANCE Despite providing extensive training and supervision to my employees damages can still occur from chemical treatments and thats a risk I cant completely control Thats why my choice for insurance is PCOPro BECAUSE I KNOW BETTER THERES PCOpro The leading insurance program for Pest Control Operators Insurance when you know BETTER Ask your agent for a quote 800 645 5820 PCOpro@ brownyard com brownyard com 72 may 2017 pest Management professional mypmp net
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