<BR><BR> <SCRIPT LANGUAGE="javascript"> <!-- Var hrptmc = "Professional Termite and Moisture Control"; --> </SCRIPT> Pest Identification page While there are over several hundred species of pest that are native to the coastal areas of eastern Virginia, the following are the most problematic for homeowners. Listed below are a few of the most comon types of pests you should be on the lookout for, Click the links below to learn more: <BR> Roaches: A 2005 US national study on factors that affect asthma in inner-city children shows that cockroach allergens appear to worsen asthma symptoms more than other known triggers. This study, funded by the US National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) and the US National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), is the first large-scale study to rank asthma triggers according to severity.Additionally, a 2005 research study, sponsored by the National Pest Management Association (NPMA), shows a disparity in homeowner knowledge about this link. Only 10% of homeowners in the USA feel that cockroaches are a threat to their family's health. <BR> Ants: Ants are useful for clearing out insect pests and aerating the soil. The use of weaver ants in citrus cultivation in southern China is one of the oldest known uses of biological control. On the other hand, they can become annoyances when they invade homes, yards, gardens and fields. Carpenter ants damage wood by hollowing it out for nesting. <BR> Silverfish: Silverfish are small, soft insects without wings. The abdomen has three filaments extending from it. Silverfish are not often seen by homeowners because they are nocturnal and can run very swiftly. Occasionally, they are found in bathtubs. They crawl in seeking food or moisture and can't climb out. These insects prefer vegetable matter with a high carbohydrate and protein content. However, indoors they will feed on almost anything. A partial list includes dried beef, flour, starch, paper, gum, glue, cotton, linen, rayon, silk, sugar, molds and breakfast cereals. Silverfish normally live outdoors under rocks, bark and leaf mold, in the nests of birds and mammals, and in ant and termite nests. However, many are found in houses and are considered a pest, or at least a nuisance, by homeowners. Usually they are found trapped in a bathtub, sink, or washbasin. <BR> Rodents: Rodentia is an order of mammals also known as rodents, characterised by two continuously-growing incisors in the upper and lower jaws which must be kept short by gnawing. Forty-percent of mammal species are rodents, and they are found in vast numbers on all continents other than Antarctica. Common rodents include mice, rats, squirrels, chipmunks, gophers, porcupines, beavers, hamsters, gerbils, and guinea pigs. Rodents have sharp incisors that they use to gnaw wood, break into food, and bite predators. Most eat seeds or plants, though some have more varied diets. Some species have historically been pests, eating human seed stores and spreading disease. Rodents consume or contaminate about 20 percent of the world's food supply. They carry fleas and ticks, which potentially carry diseases. Rodents have also been implicated in fires across the country by chewing wires and spilling flammables. <BR> Fleas attack a wide variety of warm-blooded vertebrates including dogs, cats, humans, chickens, rabbits, squirrels, rats and mice. Fleas are a nuisance to their hosts, causing an itching sensation which in turn may result in the host attempting to remove the pest by biting, pecking, scratching etc the vicinity of the parasite. Fleas are not simply a source of annoyance, however. Some people and animals suffer allergic reactions to flea saliva resulting in rashes. Flea bites generally result in the formation of a slightly-raised swollen itching spot with a single puncture point at the center. The bites often appear in clusters or lines, and can remain itchy and inflamed for up to several weeks afterwards. Fleas can also lead to hair loss as a result of frequent scratching and biting by the animal, and can cause anemia in extreme cases. Besides the problems posed by the creature itself, fleas can also act as a vector for disease. For example, fleas transmitted the bubonic plague between rodents and humans by carrying Yersinia pestis bacteria. Murine typhus (endemic typhus) fever, and in some cases Hymenolepiasis (tapeworm) can also be transmitted by fleas. <BR> Spiders: Spiders are predatory invertebrate animals that have two body segments, eight legs, no chewing mouth parts and no wings. They are classified in the order Araneae, one of several orders within the larger class of arachnids, a group which also contains scorpions, whip scorpions, mites, ticks, and opiliones (harvestmen). The study of spiders is known as arachnology. All spiders produce silk, a thin, strong protein strand extruded by the spider from spinnerets most commonly found on the end of the abdomen. Many species use it to trap insects in webs, although there are also many species that hunt freely. Silk can be used to aid in climbing, form smooth walls for burrows, build egg sacs, wrap prey, and temporarily hold sperm, among other applications. All spiders except those in the families Uloboridae and Holarchaeidae, and in the suborder Mesothelae (together about 350 species) can inject venom to protect themselves or to kill and liquefy prey. Only about 200 species, however, have bites that can pose health problems to humans. Many larger species' bites may be quite painful, but will not produce lasting health concerns. <BR> Moths: The Webbing Clothing Moth is said to be the most common variety. The Casemaking Clothes Moth is less common than the Webbing Clothing Moth. Casemaking moths are smaller, at around 1/8 to 1/4 inch. The "casing", or tube, these moths make is spun from silk and can become their refuge for protection in times of danger. Both species are controlled in the same way. The Tapestry or Carpet Moth will infest all the same areas as webbing cloth and casemaking moths. Tapestry moths complete their cycles within a year and are more like webbing clothes moths in that they spin webbing in areas where they like to reside. As with the other two, their speed of development depends entirely upon local temperature, humidity and food supplies. <BR> <BR><BR> QUESTIONS CONSUMERS SHOULD ASK BEFORE CONTRACTING ANY PEST CONTROL SERVICES Q: WHAT TYPE OF PEST CONTROL SERVICES AM I SEEKING? * A one time pest control treatment with a 30 day re-treatment warranty, or: * A pest control service plan with monthly, quarterly, or bi-Yearly treatment schedules. With Professional Termite & Moisture control, Inspections are always free, and we will identify your pest control problem, and customize a plan that will protect your home from those pesky invaders all year long. Q: HOW MUCH DOES IT COST? At Professional Termite & Moisture control, we know you have many options, and we pride ourselves on charging fair and competitive prices based on industry averages. Prices start at $75.00 depending on the type of services needed, and to help introduce ourselves and our services, we are now offering special incentives and discounts to new customers, please visit our On-line Coupon Page for additional details. Q: ARE THE CHEMICALS YOU USE SAFE FOR ME AND MY PETS? The chemicals we use for pest control are tested by the EPA and meet and in most cases exceed health and safety regulations for both humans as well as pets. In addition, Professional Termite & Moisture control only employs Virginia state certified technicians, and you can always count on our service agents to be experienced and knowledgeable, providing you with that additional peace of mind, that we'll get the job done right. Q: DO YOU OFFER ANY TYPE OF GUARANTEE? Professional Termite & Moisture control will come back as many times as it takes to control your pest control problems or we will cheerfully refund you money. Our commitment is to provide the finest pest control services available, guaranteed! Q: HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN BUSINESS? Taking into consideration that 80% of small businesses don't last more than 5 years, Professional Termite & Moisture control has been servicing homes and business's since 1991, and we've treated thousands of homes all over the peninsula, and in doing so we have become more than a trusted name in pest control, we've become and industry leader. As members of the National, Virginia, and Tidewater Pest Control Associations, and the Peninsula/Williamsburg Board of Realtors, you can rest assured that were the only pest control company you'll ever need to contact. Why? Because were the only company that offers "Peace Of Mind From The Ground Up!" Contact Us Today For Your Free Inspection! <BR><BR> MOISTURE CONTROL Living in a coastal enviroment, can provide unique moisture control challenges year round. WOOD DECAY * Decay of wood in buildings is a problem in moist, humid parts of the United States. Moisture in some form is necessary for the growth of fungi that cause rot. DECAY FUNGI COMMON IN STRUCTURES * White rot gives wood a white bleached appearance. The strength of the wood decreases gradually until if becomes spongy to the touch and stringy when broken. * Brown rot turns wood brown and breaks it into brown cubical pieces with cracks perpendicular to the wood grain. It is the principal cause of building decay in the United States, and it causes rapid loss of strength in infested wood. * Water-conducting fungi (Poria) are recognized by papery white-yellow mycelial fans and dirty white to black rootlike structures, called rhizomorphs, that can conduct water up to 25 feet from a moisture source to the wood. Thus, this fungus can attack wood that other fungi cannot, and it can destroy large amounts of wood in 1 to 2 years. Most decay fungi only grow on wood subject to wetting by contact with moist soil, rain or faulty plumbing. CONTROL MEASURES * It is most important to point out that the application of fungicide or insecticides to fungus -infected wood will not stop the wood decay. Only by eliminating the moisture source can wood by completely controlled. The first step to correcting a fungus condition is to determine the source of moisture and eliminate it if possible. Badly rotted wood should be replaced with pressure treated wood. Condensation of water after evaporation from soil is the most common source of liquid water and subsequent decay problem in homes. The pest professional can do much to relieve this situation by providing proper drainage, dehumidifiers, and installing a vapor barrier and treating the wood. THINGS TO KNOW—CONDENSATION * Condensation is free water or ice extracted from the atmosphere and deposited on any cold surface. The term relative humidity is a means of describing the amount of water vapor held by air. If water vapor is injected into air in an amount greater than the air can hold at that temperature, then the excess condenses into visible droplets. In recent years, the shift in building practices -larger homes that are more airtight—has lead to additional condensation problems. <BR><BR> Professional Termite and Moisture Control, offers complete home repair services; specializing in repairing moisture damaged affecting the integrity of sub flooring and structural framing, as well as damage caused by termites. <BR><BR> Professioal Termite and Moisture Control, Inc. Has Partnered with several National and Local industry leaders to bring you the very best technologies and service options available. the National Pest Management Association (NPMA), the only national trade association for the professional pest control industry. NPMA, a non-profit organization with more than 5,000 members, was established in 1933 to support the professional pest control industry’s commitment to the protection of public health, food and property, reflected both in the continuing education of pest control professionals and the dissemination of timely information to homeowners and businesses. <BR><BR> The Williamsburg Area Association of REALTORS® is part of the the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®. The NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® strives to be the collective force influencing and shaping the real estate industry. It seeks to be the leading advocate of the right to own, use, and transfer real property; the acknowledged leader in developing standards for efficient, effective, and ethical real estate business practices; and valued by highly skilled real estate professionals and viewed by them as crucial to their success. <BR><BR> The Virginia Peninsula Association of Realtors® is the region's voice for real estate professionals and an information site for those interested in pursuing a real estate career or finding members in good standing in the area. Our objectives are to maintain high standards of ethical conduct, to provide educational programs that foster and promote professional development in accordance with state laws and regulations, and to be a resource concerning all aspects of home ownership. <BR><BR> All business entities must have a Qualified Individual for each of the classifications and specialties listed on their application. The Qualified Individual is the person that has the appropriate amount of experience in the classification or specialty being applied for on the application. A person may be the Qualified Individual for more than one classification or specialty. This individual must be either a full-time employee or a member of Responsible Management of the business applying for the license and must have a minimum amount of work experience within the scope of practice of their specialty. <BR><BR> COMMERCIAL PESTICIDE APPLICATOR Commercial applicator Certification means any applicator who has completed the requirements as determined by the board, including appropriate training and time in service, to apply for a certification, and who uses or supervises the use of any pesticide for any purpose or on any property other than as provided in the definition of private applicator. <BR><BR> A Termidor Certified Professional is a licensed pest control professional who has completed the official Termidor training program, passed a Termidor certification exam, and been officially certified by BASF to use and apply Termidor. Only a Termidor Certified Professional can treat your home with Termidor. <BR><BR> Formulated with a concern for the environment, TIM-BOR Professional is an effective treatment for wood (and wood-foam composite structural components) to kill and prevent infestations of decay fungi including white rot, brown rot (i.e., Poria) and wet rots.<BR><BR> Realtors, register with us to receive special incentives and discounts on a wide range of services.<BR><BR> In addition to providing Certified Termite and Moisture Control services, we offer complete home repair services.<BR><BR> Professional Termite and moisture Control, Inc. holds; A Class B Contractors License, Virginia Deptartment of Agriculture - Commercial Pesticide Certification, and memberships with both the Williamsburg and Peninsula Board of Realtors, providing area realtors a reliable and worry free one stop solution, to help get property to market as quickly as possible.<BR><BR> Agents that Partner with us, qualify for Ad placement on this website with highly targeted exposure to area home owners employing our services for the most part, while trying to buy or sell a home. This is a win-win-win relationship for you, for us, and more importantly our customers.<BR><BR> For more information, complete our Agent registration form, and we will have our Agent Relations Manager contact you with all the details, or you can contact us by calling:(757) 873-8707. <BR><BR> Serving Our Community Since 1991, we are continuing to grow and have recently expanded our service area, to encompasses the entire Peninsula from Northern Hampton Roads to Williamsburg and surrounding areas. <BR><BR> <BR><BR> What is Termidor, and How does it work? Termidor is a BASF brand name for Fipronil. Fipronil, or Termidor, is a broadspectrum insecticide that disrupts the insect's central nervous system by blocking the passage of chloride ions through the GABA receptor, an inhibitor of the central nervous system. This causes hyperexcitation of contaminated insects' nerves and muscles. <BR><BR> It acts by binding to an allosteric site of GABA a receptors (of the insect), a form of non-competitive inhibition. The IUPAC chemical name for Fipronil is 5-amino-1-[2,6-dichloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]-4-(trifluoromethylsulfinyl)-1H-pyrazole-3-carbonitrile, and its empirical formula is C12H4Cl2F6N4OS. Fipronil is a slow acting insecticide, when mixed with a bait it allows the insect time to return to the colony or haborage. Fipronil under the brand name Termidor is used as a conventional barrier treatment for termites. In cockroaches the feces and carcass can contain sufficient residual pesticide to kill others in the same nesting site. In ants, the sharing of the bait among colony members assists in the spreading of the poison through out the colony. With the cascading effect, the projected kill rate is about 95% in 3 days for ants and cockroaches. Fipronil is also used as the active ingredient in Frontline, a topical flea control commonly used on dogs and cats. It kills adult fleas before they lay eggs and it has also proven to kill ticks at the larval, nymphal, and adult stages.<BR><BR> Do you do general home repairs? Yes we do. Professional Termite and Moisture Control, offers complete home repair services; specializing in repairing moisture damaged affecting the integrity of sub flooring and structural framing, as well as damage caused by termites... <BR><BR> Are the chemicals you use safe for pets? The chemicals we use for pest control are tested by the EPA and meet and in most cases exceed health and safty regulations for both humans as well as pets. we do suggest that pets and small children should avoid treated areas for at least the first 24 hrs, to ensure that the chemicals have had time to penitrate application areas. <BR><BR> How often do I need to have my home treated for termites? After a thorough inspection, we can deturmine specific indicators, such as your properties orientation to wooded areas, past termite infestations, whether or not colonies have existed on your property, obvious damage, etc.<BR><BR> with this in mind, we will recommend either quarterly or yearly treatment options. <BR><BR> What other types of pest control solutions do you offer? <BR><BR> We offer complete pest control services that include; Termites, Ants, Spiders, Rats and Mice, Silver fish, Fleas and Ticks, Crickets, Roaches..... <BR><BR> Why is moisture control important? <BR><BR> Timber or lumber may be treated with a preservative that protects it from being destroyed by insects, fungus or exposure to moisture. Generally this is applied through combined vacuum and pressure treatment. The preservatives used to pressure-treat lumber are classified as pesticides; due to potential hazards to humans and the environment, some are being phased out. Treating lumber provides long-term resistance to organisms that cause deterioration. If it is applied correctly, it extends the productive life of lumber by five to ten times. If left untreated, wood that is exposed to moisture or soil for sustained periods of time will become weakened by various types of fungi, bacteria or insects.<BR><BR> Will my homeowners insurance cover termite and moisture damage? <BR><BR> A common misconseption is that your homeowners insurance will cover termite damage, unless specifically written in to your policy, most carriers do not honor claims for termite damage, that's why it is important to have a termite inspection done prior to purchasing a new home, and have regularly scheduled termite treaments, to avoid costly repairs.<BR><BR> <BR><BR> Please complete the following 'Information Request' form, to Help us to get aquainted with you and the type of services you are interested in. Be sure to provide your contact information, and any questions you may have about any of the services we offer. (eg. pest Identification, Date of last service, Warranty Requests, Home Repairs, Do you offer....?, etc.) Type of service Request: <BR><BR> Inspection Request<BR><BR> Pest Control<BR><BR> Moisture Control<BR><BR> Clearence Letter<BR><BR> Warranty Request<BR><BR> Home Repairs<BR><BR> Agent Registration<BR><BR> Other<BR><BR> Your Name:<BR><BR> Primary Contact Email:<BR><BR> Primary Contact Phone:<BR><BR> Please Describe the nature of this request:<BR><BR> When Would be the best time to contact you?<BR><BR> Date:Time: <BR><BR> HRPTMC.COM, will never sell or distribute your personal information.<BR><BR> <BR><BR> Termites inspections are not only a good idea when buying or selling a home, in Virginia, State certified Clearance letters are mandatory. We offer Termite inspection Clearance letters for only $35.00. Contact us today for more information. <BR><BR> <BR><BR> Termites cause over $5 Billion dollars in damage to homes in the Unites states each year, that's just under $100 Million in Virginia alone. You can avoid falling victim to these arboreal predators, and the costly result of their presence by having your home professionally inspected for free. <BR><BR> <BR><BR> DEHUMIDIFIERS FOR EVERY SITUATION and APPLICATIONS <BR><BR> <BR><BR> - Stop dampness from condensation - Prevent rust and corrosion - Save on ventilation and heating cost - Eliminate mold and mildew - Maintain controlled humidity - Reduce maintenance costs - Prevent unpleasant environments <BR><BR> DEHUMIDIFIERS are used in many applications: ARCHIVES & MUSEUMS BASEMENTS & BUNKERS COMPUTER ROOMS DE-FLOODING ELECTRICAL SWITCHROOMS FIRE & WATER RESORATION GREENHOUSES HOSPITALS INDUSTRIAL PROCESSES JUST ABOUT EVERYTHING! KITCHENS & DRY STORES LOCKER ROOMS MASONRY & DRY WALL NAVAL VESSELS OFFICES & WAREHOUSES PUMPING STATIONS QUALITY CONTROL AREAS RENTAL STORES & YARDS SWIMMING POOLS & SPAS TELECOMMUNICATIONS UNDERGROUND FACILITIES VAULTS WATER & WASTEWATER PLANTS X-RAY FILM PRESERVATION YACHTS & MARINAS ZOOS & KENNELS <BR><BR> No matter how your home is constructed, where it’s located, or how old it is, it could be attacked by subterranean termites. They are a threat across 70 percent of the world and in every part of the United States except Alaska. They cause $5 billion worth of damage each year in the U.S. alone—damage not covered by most homeowner’s insurance. And damage that can go undetected while it grows for years on end. It’s their ability to so masterfully avoid detection that makes termites so insidiously destructive. <BR><BR> Subterranean termites are the type most likely to attack your home. Although species vary throughout the United States (see regional descriptions below), all subterranean termites are social insects that nest in large underground colonies. There can be millions of termites in a colony, but you may never see any evidence of them—until a pest professional discovers they’ve seriously damaged your home. <BR><BR> King and Queen At least one king and queen are at the center of every termite colony. The queen’s sole purpose is to reproduce. Some live for as long as 30 years. Eggs Queens can lay thousands of eggs every year. Eggs hatch into nymphs. Nymphs Nymphs diverge into different castes: workers, soldiers, reproductives, and supplementary reproductives. Workers These blind, wingless termites make up the largest caste and are the most likely to be found in infested wood. They build, repair, forage for food, and care for other termites. Soldiers Soldiers are sterile, wingless, and blind. Their sole function is to defend the colony. Winged Reproductives These termites eventually leave the colony and swarm to a new location, where they shed their wings and pair up to start new colonies. THOSE “ANTS” MIGHT BE TERMITES. Winged termites are often mistaken for ants. Here’s how to tell them apart: Ant wings are different sizes; termite wings are all the same size. Ants have elbowed antennae; termites have short, straight, beaded antennae. Don’t be fooled by color or size: ants can vary in size, and winged termites can be brown or black. <BR><BR> EASTERN SUBTERRANEAN • Found throughout the Eastern US and as far west as Montana. • Colonies are typically located underground but can also exist above ground, usually due to excess moisture resulting from a roof or plumbing leak. WESTERN SUBTERRANEAN • Found from Canada south to Mexico and east as far as Idaho and Nevada. • Like eastern subterraneans, they colonize under or above ground. DESERT SUBTERRANEAN • Thrive in the dry lower deserts of southern CA and AZ. • Swarms occur in the summer and fall. • Can build free-hanging mud tubes from ceilings and overhangs as long as 12 inches. FORMOSAN SUBTERRANEAN • Found in the southern half of continental U.S. and in Hawaii. • Known as the “super termite,” because they’re particularly vigorous, aggressive and successful. • Maintain very large colonies (often in the millions) and can severely damage a structure in as little as three months. • Build hard nests called “cartons” within walls, in which thousands of termites can live indefinitely without soil contact. <BR><BR> Termites do have a place in the environment and have been an important part of our ecological systems since the beginning of time. Termites infest dying trees and speed up the natural cycle of deterioration—allowing for new growth to begin. Unfortunately, they can’t distinguish between the wood in your home and the wood in a forest. There are three key steps you can take to make sure your home doesn’t become their home. 3 STEPS TO EFFECTIVE TERMITE DEFENSE Step 1: Get professional help. Small holes in wood, crumbling drywall, sagging doors or floors, insect wings, and small mud tubes are some of the more obvious potential signs of termites. But, even if you don’t notice any of these signs, that doesn’t necessarily mean termites, or the conditions that invite them, aren’t there. That’s because termites are masters at avoiding detection, remaining completely hidden within walls and wood while they do their worst damage. Regular inspections by a licensed pest professional are the only way to ensure your home truly is, and remains, free from termites and the damage they can cause. Qualified pest professionals have the training in termite biology and behavior to identify, prevent, or responsibly treat termite problems, before they get out of control. And they use the most advanced and effective termite defense products to help prevent problems and damage over the long term. The first thing your pest professional will do is perform a thorough initial inspection of your home. The purpose of the inspection is to determine if, where, and how termites are getting in. In order to find food (wood/cellulose) and moisture, they will squeeze through cracks as narrow as the thickness of a sheet of paper. Expansion joints, foundation cracks, tiny gaps around plumbing, and electrical service entries are all potential entry points. <BR><BR> BASEMENT CRAWL SPACE Every accessible inch of the house that comes into contact with the ground will be examined, and the entire structure will be inspected for signs of damaged wood and termite shelter tubes. Your pest professional will find termite activity and can also explain how to correct any conditions in your home that invite termites. For example: • Don’t affix wooden trellises to exterior walls. • Keep mulch, wood debris, scrap lumber, sawdust, and firewood away from your home. • Don’t bury wood debris near your home. • Remove infested trees and stumps. • Repair leaking faucets and water lines, both indoors and outdoors. • Fix leaky roofs and gutters. • Don’t allow leaves to accumulate in gutters or drains. • Grade soil so that water (including air conditioning condensate) runs away from foundations. • Ventilate crawl spaces and attics to reduce humidity. • Cover at least 90% of the soil in crawl spaces with plastic sheeting. • Ideally, wood siding, stucco, and foam board should be at least six inches away from the ground. Step 2: Employ the best defense: Termidor®. If the inspection reveals termites, your pest professional can get rid of them and keep them from returning. If your home is currently free of termites, congratulations! Now, it’s time for your pest professional to take preventative action to ensure it stays that way. For the fastest, most effective way to address either situation, your pest professional will recommend Termidor®, America’s #1 Termite Defense Product. Step 3: Schedule regular professional check-ups. A clean bill of health from a doctor today doesn’t mean it’s not important for you to get regular check-ups in the future. Your home after a Termidor treatment is no different. Regular check-ups by your pest professional will make sure Termidor continues to do its job, and that your home remains termite-free for as long as you live there. <BR><BR> AMERICA’ S # 1 TERMITE DEFENSE IS THE BEST DEFENSE FOR YOU. There are lots of termite control products available today. But determining which one is the best solution for your termite problem is as simple as learning why Termidor has rapidly become the #1 termite defense product in the United States. Termidor is made from a revolutionary nonrepellent, or “undetectable,” chemical technology. In numerous trials across the United States and around the world, Termidor has consistently proven itself to be the fastest and most effective at eliminating termites in structures. And, Termidor is proving to be equally effective in keeping termites away. Ongoing field trials by the United States Department of Agriculture show no signs of termites at all study sites more than ten years after treatment with Termidor— results no other termite control product can match. Pest professionals have successfully protected over 2.6 million U.S. homes with Termidor since it was introduced in 2000. <BR><BR> Whenever a termite ingests or touches Termidor, it, in effect, becomes a “carrier,” transferring Termidor to every other termite it comes in contact with. These termites in turn become secondary carriers, behaving normally while they transfer Termidor to every termite they contact—and so on throughout the colony. Because Termidor is intentionally engineered to be slow-acting, individual termites have ample time to pass it on to their entire population. This unique, spiraling process is called the “Transfer Effect,” and it helps Termidor deliver devastating results that are unmatched by any other product. <BR><BR> Termidor’s flexible application options allow your pest professional to determine what type of treatment will work best for your particular situation. If there are no active termites in your home, Termidor will help ensure there won’t be in the future. This not only protects your peace of mind, but adds value to your home as well. Termites can’t avoid what they can’t detect. Termites are smart enough to stay well away from anything as deadly to them as Termidor—if only they knew it was there. But Termidor is an advanced technology liquid called nonrepellent, or “undetectable.” That means termites cannot see, smell, taste, or avoid it. Instead, they contact, ingest, and share Termidor, completely unaware that doing so will inevitably kill them all. Termidor kills termites several ways. When termites eat Termidor-treated material, they will die. But Termidor doesn’t stop there. It kills termites by contact as well. And since termites can’t detect its presence, termites directly ingest and contact Termidor as they go about their normal routines. This dual action alone sets Termidor apart from other termite control products. But Termidor’s unique “Transfer Effect™” elevates its effectiveness to a whole new level. <BR><BR> After a professional Termidor treatment, you can rest assured your home is termite free. But regular follow-up inspections and monitoring are the keys to maintaining Termidor’s protection. Think of them the same way you think of routine medical and dental checkups, or other common household maintenance activities. Your pest professional may place monitoring devices around your home to keep a close eye on potential new termite threats. Thorough inspections will also ensure that Termidor’s protective treatment zone hasn’t been disrupted by any subsequent home improvements, alterations, or landscaping. Inspections will also keep you aware of any new conditions that may be inviting termites. Renewing your termite contract each year is an excellent way to make sure your home inspections are always on schedule and your Termidor protection stays intact. Remember, only a licensed pest professional can keep your home termite-free with Termidor. With a pest professional and America’s #1 termite defense working together to protect your home, termites will be the last thing on your mind. <BR><BR> Termidor’s unique advantages: America’s #1 termite defense with over 2.6 million homes treated since 2000. Termidor’s unique “Transfer Effect™” means effected termites help pass Termidor on to their entire population before dying themselves. Starts working immediately, and completely rids homes of termites faster than any other product. The world’s most effective termiticide — over 10 years of test data proves unparalleled effectiveness. Responsible, low-dose treatment, with no odor. Only licensed pest professionals, who have been certified, can apply Termidor. Your pest professional can provide you with additional information about Termidor and how it can be used to protect your home. You can also visit TermidorHome.com for more information. <BR><BR> Like many other termite control products, Termidor is a liquid—but that’s where the similarities end. Among liquid termiticides, Termidor is in a far more effective league of its own . Many older liquid termite controls are repellents, which termites can not only detect, but also take great pains to stay away from and circumvent. In fact, given the tiny entry gaps that termites are able to find and easily fit through, it is virtually impossible to maintain a secure chemical repellent barrier around your home. Since Termidor is undetectable, termites neither avoid its treatment zone nor try to find a way around it. Even other nonrepellent liquids can’t match Termidor’s unprecedented performance or success rate. Some claim to be “nearly,” “virtually,” or “almost” as effective, but the difference between “almost as good as Termidor” and Termidor itself can make all the difference in the world when it comes to ensuring your home is termite free. Better than baits... without the wait. A bait system does not seek out termites. Instead, termites actually have to find a bait station and then “recruit” sufficient colony members to it as well for it to do any good. Unfortunately, there’s no guarantee termites already in or heading for your home will ever find it at all! If they do, it can then take many months for a bait system to control their colony. Termidor starts working immediately and is the fastest and most effective at eliminating termites in and around structures. <BR><BR> IS IT RESPONSIBLE? DOES IT SMELL? Environmentally responsible. Termidor is applied with time-tested application methods at very low rates. In fact, for an average home treatment, only 8 ounces of the active ingredient, fipronil, are actually used. Fipronil has been used around the world for over a decade in products for flea and tick control on household pets and on agricultural crops to protect food supplies. So, in other words, you may very well already rely on the active ingredient in Termidor to help protect and improve your quality of life. Termidor also binds tightly to the soil in which it is applied. This not only maintains Termidor’s protective treatment zone through rainfall and irrigation, but also eliminates concern about chemical leaching or spread. Finally, Termidor is registered with the Environmental Protection Agency and can only be applied by a properly trained pest professional, assuring you of strict adherence to environmental regulations and safeguards. Odor free. Some pest control products have a strong chemical odor that is not only repellent to pests, but quite unpleasant to you and your family as well. Termidor, on the other hand, has virtually no odor, which means you and your family won’t notice a thing after your home has been protected. <BR><BR><FONT FACE="Arial" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"><B>Copyright <SCRIPT LANGUAGE="javascript"> <!-- document.write(new Date()) --> </SCRIPT></B></FONT> Professional Termite and Moisture Control,Inc / HRPTMC.Com © All Rights Reserved
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