Pest Management Professional, November 2015
Photo courtesy of and coPyrighted by gene White Pmimages@ earthlink net Nisus Corp By Dr Reid Ipser Director of Technical Services Drywood termites usually are found in the humid coastal and subtropical regions of the United States But several species are found in the desert southwest and they appear to be spreading Tent fumigation is a standard treatment choice for drywood control While its effective in killing drywoods it isnt necessarily a long term solution A liquid borate product treatment can be done in combination with fumigation or by itself It delivers long term residual protection with less risk of adverse environmental impact or accidents Apply it to all structural wood during new construction or to existing structures as a spot or a whole house treatment via spray or drilling injecting using mist or foam FmC Professional solutions By Dr Dina Richman Development Manager The most obvious signs of a termite infestation are mud shelter tubes winding up on the outside or inside of a foundation wall From these tubes termites gain access to a home through cracks expansion joints or pipe penetrations Also be on the lookout for these signs of infestation damaged exterior wood containing termite carton material soil chewed wood and excrement damaged interior wood or walls including baseboards hardwood foors and wood around plumbing accesses damaged wood in basements or crawlspaces including where the foundation meets the walls sill plates and sub fooring cracked paint and uneven sheetrock and groups of winged termites discarded wings or bodies especially around windows mypmp net Pest Management Professional November 2015 57
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