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1 7 Tips to Prevent Termites from Eating You Out of House & Home Call Larue - We Know Just What To Do! A Free ebook Provided By: Larue Pest Management

2 Table of Contents #1: What Are Termites?! 3 #2: Do I Have Ants or Termites?! 4 #3: Extermination - How to Treat Termites! 6 #4: Where Do Termites Come From?! 7 #5: Termite Prevention! 8 #6: Termite Inspection! 9 #7: Termites -A Source of Power! 10

3 #1: What Are Termites? So, before we launch into the world of termites (we know you must be excited about that!), let s review exactly what these creatures are. Our sentiment is...you must know your enemy if you are to effectively fight them! Termites tend to be social creatures. They look out for their own, and are very familycentric. In fact, they live with several hundred to several million family members who all work together to find cellulose food sources that will grow the colony. As you are probably aware, these little creatures can be very successful in their foraging efforts, using a cooperation called swarm intelligence. In fact, they are so successful in these food hunting systems that they can LITERALLY eat you out of house and home. A typical termite colony includes the following members: Workers - they have soft, light-colored bodies about the size of a grain of rice. They live in the dark tunnels running through the soil and into the wooden frames of buildings. They forage for food 24/7, and tend the queen. The juveniles, also called nymphs, groom and feed one another and the other members of the colony. Soldiers - have long heads with powerful jaws and are responsible for defense Reproductive - these are male and female termites that develop wings and leave the colony in a swarm to mate and start new colonies. Queen - the largest member of the colony, up to 10 cm. long! If she needs to move, several hundred workers must push her at once. She lays an egg every 15 seconds and will be replaced by another reproductive if she dies. Although termites are small creatures, their collective forces can be extremely powerful! They have achieved such feats as hollowing huge trees, moving vast amounts of soil, and, of course, eating your house! Two queen termites surrounded by workers No one knows the enemy as well as us! If you d like to learn more about termite control, protection, & service call (800) or contact us now!

4 7 Tips to Prevent Termites from Eating You Out of House & Home #2: Do I Have Ants or Termites? How to Tell the Difference Determining the difference between subterranean termites and winged ants during the Spring swarming season in Florida can be difficult. Often, flying winged ants can resemble the winged-swarming termite. For example, BOTH termites and ants... Are small with 6 legs, a head, thorax, and abdomen Have species that can be tiny or big Have queens who lay eggs and kings who fertilize them Have a worker caste who do most of the running around and hauling Have soldiers who defend the nest Now, when it comes to species, ants far outnumber termites in the variety. There are about 4,000 species of termites, but ants have close to 14,000! Although they have many similarities, ants and termites do have some distinctive differences. If you know these differences, it is actually quite easy to tell apart termites from flying ants, you won t even need a microscope. When the bug is standing relatively still, look for these characteristics. Wings: Flying termites have 2 pairs of wings that are the same size and shape, and are twice as long as their body. Flying ants, however, have front wings that are larger than their hind ones and are generally no longer than their body. Body: Termites have a two-segmented body, with fairly short legs Ants have a three-segmented body, narrow waist, longer legs Winged Termites (Formosan subterranean termite alates)

5 Midsection: Termites do not have a slender waist, their entire body is basically the same width around Ants have wasp waists (meaning it is a very narrow connection between the thorax and abdomen, just like in wasps) Antenna: Termites have straight antennae, like a string of pearls Ants antennae are bent like elbows and longer Color: Termites have softer bodies and are typically whitish, often almost see-through. You can usually see the food in their gut, but the winged ones are usually much darker Ants have darker, more hardened skin, and are usually black, dark red, or brown In addition to their physical differences, ants and termites also behave differently. Ants are almost always easier to find, and often live in visible holes or nests. They may also come from cracks in the concrete, and their nests are formed by removing earth from holes they dig in the ground. Termites, however, are usually hidden. They often enter a wooden home and seal the entrance. They may also live in the soil and form tunnels to get to and from their feeding ground...wood. They also have different eating habits. Ants feed on just about anything, from anything sweet, to leaves, vegetables, and even other bugs. Termites stick to a very strict diet of only...you guessed it...wood. Flying Ant To learn more about formosan subterranean termites, you may also like our other ebook 5 Things You Need to Know About Subterranean Termites.

6 7 Tips to Prevent Termites from Eating You Out of House & Home #3: Extermination - How to Treat Termites If you discover that your house is under attack by termites, it is important to treat the problem right away. Should you do it yourself? No. Termite inspections and treatments can be highly specialized procedures. Treatment is ALWAYS best left to licensed, trained pest management professionals. Although some do-it-yourself remedies exist, most technologically advanced materials are not available to the general public. Proper treatment usually requires specific tools and techniques for inspection and application of materials, and requires up-to-date training and experience. Many structures and sites are complex and have unique characteristics that are best treated by a pest control professional. What treatment options are available? Subterranean termite treatments are generally broken down into two categories: 1. Termite bait systems 2. Liquid termite treatments Both treatments offer proven termite control, but the method chosen should be based on the current infestation, construction type and environmental conditions. Termite bait systems: The Sentricon System is the first and most successful termite baiting system. It has been proven to eliminate termite colonies by independent research at 30 universities, reported in 45 published scientific articles, and by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Sentricon uses only a few grams of active ingredient in a cellulose matrix that termites love to eat. This termite bait is placed strategically in in-ground Sentricon stations in areas where termites are or may be active. Termites feed on the termite bait and share it with nest-mates until the colony dies. The Sentricon System requires no drilling in floors or foundations, no digging or trenching and no gallons of chemical solution injected in the soil. Liquid barrier treatments: These treatments involve creating a protected zone in the soil around the perimeter of your home to prevent entry by termites. In some cases, it may may require drilling through foundations and floors. New chemistry, such as Altriset from DuPont, can provide extremely effective control with very low impact on the environment. After treatment, your pest control professionals should continue to monitor for any new colonies that move in. Is your home in need of termite protection? Call Larue...We Know Just What to Do! (800)

7 #4: Where Do Termites Come From? Termites are highly social insects. Within the colony, hundreds, thousands, and sometimes millions of termites work and live together. There are two main types of termites that attack structures here in Florida. The subterranean termite and the drywood termite. Subterranean termites usually live underground where they constantly tunnel for food. Drywood termites live completely inside the wood they are infesting and never have contact with the soil. Correct identification of termites in a structure is extremely important. Most subterranean termites enter structures from the ground. A structure that contains wood, including trees, near the foundation often becomes infested. The termites then move to other areas of a house and continue to destroy the wood. A neighbor s termites won t necessarily become yours, but there is a real risk. With these termites traveling from feet from the nest to feed and not knowing exactly where that nest is, there is a good chance you are within reach. Research here in Florida has shown that: Multiple colonies exist on each acre of land These termite colonies are constantly and randomly foraging for food! That s why having some sort of preventative termite treatment in place such as the Sentricon System, which targets the colony, is more than just a good idea, it s essential! Waiting until a problem is discovered can be a costly mistake. We can help you discover the root of a potential termite problem. Call (800) or contact us before it goes any further!

8 7 Tips to Prevent Termites from Eating You Out of House & Home #5: Termite Prevention The number one way to prevent termites is proper maintenance of your home. Try to eliminate and prevent conditions that are conducive to termite activity in or around your home, such as unmaintained landscaping or wood structures lying near the foundation. In areas of high volume of termite damage such as Southwest Florida, termite prevention should be a part of annual home maintenance. This will help ensure that you detect termite infestations as early as possible. Here are some preventative measures you can take to help you AVOID termites! Mulch and landscaping - Moisture in the soil may attract termites to the area and cellulose-containing mulches may be eaten by termites. Never spread mulch so that it touches the foundation or siding on your home! Siding - Siding should always be at least 6-inches (preferably higher) above the grade or soil line. Flower beds and other gardening should never touch the foundation. Also, you should never dig up the soil up within 12 inches of the house, as this is the area that was treated for termites. Anticipate Your Plant Growth - When planting shrubs, you should think about how large the plants will be in years. Do not plant shrubs too close to the foundation, as they may hide termite activity. Tree or shrub limbs that are touching the house can also provide an entry point. Clothes Dryer Ducts - These should vent to the exterior of the house. A disconnected or damaged duct will vent warm moist air into the crawlspace, creating conditions conducive to termites. Rehang or Replace Fallen Insulation - Fallen insulation may lead to moisture problems and the paper backing on insulation laying on the ground can be attacked by termites. Prevention is key! Call (800) % Satisfaction Guaranteed Or Your Money Back.

9 #6: Termite Inspection An annual inspection by a pest control professional is the best way to head off these pests before they eat you out of house and home. However, you should make it a point to do your own "mini-inspections" during routine maintenance and household chores. Here are some tips for what to look for: Sheetrock and paneling may have a "blistered" appearance and may break open easily where termites have been feeding Check the exterior foundation for mud tubes. This is particularly important for houses built on slabs Check the wall where the termites may have chewed through the covering. There may be remnants of soil or chewed wood. Tap on the wood with the handle of a screwdriver to listen for "hollow" or damaged spots. Check window frames for soft/decaying wood. Moist wood is vulnerable to termite attack An annual termite inspection is also a good idea if your home or neighborhood has a history of termite damage or activity. The reality is that certain products used for termite control break down over time and even if you or your neighbor s homes were treated in the past, reinfestation can and does occur. In fact, many of the products used to control termites in the past were designed to repel termites from a structure doing nothing to actually eliminate the colonies therefore these colonies continued to reproduce and get larger increasing the chance of future infestations. Did you know that you can request a free termite inspection from Larue Pest Management? If termites are slowly devouring your home, DO NOT procrastinate any longer, especially when the inspection is FREE!

10 #7: Termites -A Source of Power There is a Nobel Prize winning scientist named Steven Chu that has discovered a way to turn termites from home eating pests, to a limitless fuel source. He s not claiming that termites can save the world. However, he does believe that they can lead to cheap, clean-burning, and virtually limitless fuel. The US Department of Energy is currently researching ways to replace fossil fuels with renewable sources of cleaner energy. Termites are considered a possible way to reach this goal through something called metagenomics (the study of metagenomes, genetic material recovered directly from environmental samples). So, how is it possible to turn these pests into power sources? Basically, there are natural processes that allow termites to turn the hard fabric of plant material -- cellulose -- into an ethanol-like fuel. Termites may produce up to two liters of hydrogen from digesting a single sheet of paper. This makes them one of the planet's most efficient bioreactors. They have the metabolic capabilities of about 200 different species of microbes that live in their hind-guts. The microbes in the termite gut are able to manufacture large quantities of hydrogen. The polymers within wood are broken down into simple sugars by fermenting bacteria in the termite's gut, using enzymes that produce hydrogen as a byproduct. A second wave of bacteria uses the simple sugars and hydrogen to make the acetate the termite requires for energy. If we have a better understanding of these biochemical pathways, we can determine which enzymes are used to create hydrogen, and which genes produce them. Steven Chu envisions creating a whole new class of tiny microbes that are genetically engineered to produce far more fuel, or ethanol, than they need to survive. They would basically be tailor-made versions of the microbes that convert cellulose to fuel for termites. Perhaps one day we will find these pests useful. But, for now, they are one of the most damaging threats to your home! Termite damage is more common than damage caused by fire, storms, or earthquakes. There are many other ways to get in touch with us if you are having trouble with termites. Become a fan on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, or become part of our LinkedIn Network.

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