Pest Management Professional, May 2017
Tips Tricks TERMITES conTinued FroM Page 72 of tearing apart woody material often causing costly property damage to house foundations furniture shelves and more Depending on the species they may build their colonies in the ground or may infest walls or furniture Mature mating termites may spread infestations to multiple locations However its not all about sources of wood To achieve complete control of termites its necessary to deprive them of a moisture source In some instances landscape modifications and or structural repairs may be needed to reduce moisture around the home including fixing faucet leaks and ensuring proper gutter drainage away from the structure Rockwell Labs By Dr Cisse Spragins Founder and CEO Drywood termites commonly enter structures through attic or foundation vents or under eaves or shingles Unlike subterranean termites they dont require a connection to damp soil so they dont construct mud tubes over concrete The appearance of tan to reddish brown fecal pellets that look like coarse sand is typically the first sign of infestation Renowned entomologist and 2003 PMP Hall of Famer Dr Walter Ebeling tested various dusts available during his time including chlordane dieldrin sorptive clays and silica He found that silica dust killed drywood termites within 90 minutes and even an extremely light coating on wood blocks could prevent them from feeding Because of this effectiveness and its lack of breakdown even in extreme heat he recommended preconstruction wall void treatment as well as postconstruction dusting of attics and crawlspaces with silica dust to prevent drywood termite infestations Localized existing infestations can be treated by injecting dust into galleries and tunnels whereas broader infestations typically require fumigation We Protect Your Mattress MattressSafe com conTinued on Page 76 Bed Bug Protection Allergy Relief Waterproof Solutions Made in USA INDEPENDENTLY INDEPENDENT DEPEND LY CERTIF CERTIFIED BED ECTION BUG PR OT ION BU PROTEC TEC T G T 1ST BED BUG CERTIFIED PATENTED Zipper with the Hook a secure lock when hooked A zipper offset provides American Made Quality Service and Pride Independently Tested Certified Bed Bug Encasements Mattress Safe products are proudly made in the USA with the finest materials and highest quality craftsmanship available Keep Americas economy strong with Quality You Can Trust and Service You Deserve Buy American Buy Mattress Safe Trap any missed bed bugs and prevent spreading Facilitate an efficient and thorough inspection Prevent re infestation of mattress and box spring Mattress Safe Inc Ph 7702055335 MattressSafe com 170210 Reduce inventory and cost Stock your mattress protection line with only 10 SKUs Ensure the integrity of your bed bug treatment program Reduce customer callbacks 74 May 2017 Pest Management Professional mypmp net
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