Pest Management Professional, September 2013
2013TERMITEMANAGEMENT ROUNDTABLE WILLIAM KOLBE WK Technical trends in termite management have evolved to a level where termite infestations now are controlled in a timely manner Three trends that will continue to evolve are nonrepellent liquid termiticides the use of termite baits and advanced delivery systems for baits and liquids PMPs and their customers are comfortable and satisfied with current technologies termite management products such as liquid termiticides and baits as well as service performance levels Innovative products from manufacturers allow PMPs to have the tools techniques and support necessary to provide exceptional termite management services Nonrepellent liquid termiticides have revolutionized termite management Termite baiting systems also continue to evolve regarding AIs as well as station and bait consumption detection Formulations such as termite foams which PMPs can use to treatment infested wood locally also are important tools for termite technicians And liquid termite injection units that make liquid termiticide application more efficient will continue to evolve This is key to the future of termite management GREGORY PETTIS GP Taking advantage of termite foraging has become an important trend Termites are coming to the surface so why not capitalize on that knowledge Taking advantage of trophallaxis also has become popular This is a major function of a termite colony so we should let the domino effect do some of the work for us Finally the use of some new termiticides means less digging and drilling DARYL WEASE DW Weve come a long way toward eliminating termite colonies with termiticides Twenty years ago it was standard and accepted by Photo courtesy of and copyrighted by Gene White pmimages@ earthlink net Photo courtesy of and copyrighted by Gene White pmimages@ earthlink net TR6 September 2013 Pest Management Professional www mypmp net
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