Monday, April 20, 2009

Termite 101

By now you probably know that if you don’t have a termite problem, you most likely will at some point. After all, this is the South. Two of the best ways to avoid a problem are knowledge and prevention. Here’s a quick lesson on termites and termite control.

Pests - Ants or termites? 

Wondering if that mass of pests is a swarm of ants or termites? Here’s how to tell:

Termites have two pair of wings; all wings are the same size. Ants also have two pair of wings, but the front pair are longer than the back pair.

Ants have a narrow waist and three distinct body parts. Termites are thicker and look more like one long shape

Ants’ antennas are shaped like an “L” (elbowed), while termite antennas are straight. 

Prevention 

Allgood Pest Solutions provides you with trained professionals who inspect your home to insure there are no developing termite problems. They treat preventively with a traditional-style liquid barrier, Termidor, or a termite monitoring and baiting system, Sentricon. These products are also used if there’s an existing termite problem. 

Products 

Termidor is a revolutionary new chemical technology that allows for treatment that is undetectable to termites. Termidor begins working immediately to eliminate termites inside and outside your home. It is a low-dose, low-odor product that meets the stringent standards for registration by the Environmental Protection Agency. 

Like Termidor, Sentricon also eliminates the entire termite colony and is gentler on your home, yard and environment than the harsh liquid chemicals once used. Sentricon stations are placed in the ground around your home, intercepting foraging termites from the soil. An Allgood professional monitors the stations, and when termites actively begin consuming the device, they replace it with bait that is then carried to the colony, eventually destroying it.

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