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Organizations Representing The Spray Foam And Pest Control Industries Are Working Together To Prevent Termite Infestations Within Homes
You may recall seeing online articles last summer that described how spray foam insulation can make termite-detection more difficult for professional pest controllers. This blog also described how the popularity of spray foam is making the lives of pest controllers and inspectors more difficult. Officials with popular pest control organizations and their publications, such as…
Read MoreThe Economic Cost Of Termite Damage Is High In Northern US Regions Where Residents Assume Termites Are Not Active
It is well known that termite activity is high in relatively warm southern regions of the United States. However, many people living in the north assume that their homes are immune to termite attacks. This assumption is based on the widespread belief that termites cannot survive in the cold northern US climate, but this assumption…
Read MoreWhy Does The United States Contain An Unusually High Number Of Invasive Termites?
Within the last century, six non-native termites have established an invasive presence within the state of Florida. This makes the state of Florida home to the greatest number of invasive termites when compared to all other US states, followed closely by Hawaii with five invasive termite species established. The manner in which these non-native termites…
Read MoreTermite Species That Have Been Found Mysteriously Outside Of Their Habitat Range
Humans may be situated at the highest level of the food chain, but when it comes to sheer numbers, insects dominate the earth. Insects are the most species-rich animals in the world. So far, nearly one million different insect species have been documented by scientists. Amazingly, this seemingly high number does not come close to…
Read MoreA Small Fortune Of Termite-Damaged Currency Was Replaced By A Bank After It Was Found In A Garbage Can
It is not uncommon for senior citizens to store their money away within their own secret stashes. It seems odd to younger people that the elderly would forgo the service and security that a person gets by dealing with a bank. However, our grandparents lived during a time when the the Federal Government did not…
Read MoreHow Does A “Structural Entomologist” Protect A Home From Termite Damage?
After high school, most young adults do not know what they want to spend their lives doing. Choosing a career is one of the most challenging aspects of life, but if you are one of those people who either really likes or really hates termites, then you might want to give “structural entomology” a shot.…
Read MoreHow Do Worker Termites Communicate Important Information To The Queen Of The Colony?
How Do Worker Termites Communicate Important Information To The Queen Of The Colony? During the medieval period in Europe, kings and queens maintained societal order within their feudal kingdoms. Social insect colonies operate in a similar manner, as they are ruled over by a queen insect. Although there are many obvious similarities between feudal kingdoms…
Read MoreInvasive Termites Have Been Causing Serious Problems For Australia’s Government
Invasive Termites Have Been Causing Serious Problems For Australia’s Government Most people are of the mind that Australia contains some of the most destructive and dangerous types of insects. This is largely true, as even Australian termites can be uniquely destructive. In fact, native Australian termites have even damaged diplomatic relations between Australia and other…
Read MoreA Group Of Eagle Scout Candidates Plan To Save A Church From Termite Infestations
A Group Of Eagle Scout Candidates Plan To Save A Church From Termite Infestations Many grown men look back on their days as boy scouts with fond memories. Spending summers learning how to survive in the great outdoors can be good fun. Becoming an Eagle Scout, on the other hand, can be quite challenging, and…
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