Termite Biology
What is the most common termite found in PA?
Eastern Subterranean Termites
What is Pest control?
It is the control of pest. Not elimination
How many trips per year does a customer agree to when they purchase a pest control?
Most pest controls are quarterly.
What is the preferred way to eliminate termites with Dominion Pest Control?
Liquid soil injection with Termidor HE
What is the acceptable way to notify a customer that you are coming?
Press the "On the way" icon or call them if they do not have a cell phone.
What are the 3 main types(classes) of subterranean termites?
Workers, Soldiers and swarmers
What is the average lifespan of a mosquito?
1-2 months. But as the adult dies out, their offspring are grown ready to fly.
How much are call back services?
What is it cost nothing to the customer but it costs the company.
What are the different was Dominion treats for Termite control?
Liquid soil treatment, Borate and Trelona baits
What is a "Red padlock" mean?
Appointment is locked in.
How do I know if I have winged ants or swarming termites?
Termites have 2 sets of wings. All 4 wings will be same size and shape. Termite swarmers bodies also will usually be equal in size.Winged ants have pinched waists and two pair of wings that differ in size and shape.
12 Months!
Do we go inside during every pest control service?
What is it depends on the customers service setup or call back is for.
If active termites are found in a home, what can be done about them?
Treatment using either Termidor HE liquid termiticide, Termite baiting system, or a hybrid treatment with both.
What should you do before servicing the account?
Read the last service report and service instructions.
How do termites breakdown cellulose?
Termites have protozoa and bacteria in their gut that allow them to break down the cellulose fibers in wood, which is difficult for other creatures to digest.
How many eggs can a female bed bug lay in a day?
Usually between 5-7 per day.
How many trips around a home does a typical pest technician make?
3 trips.
How does Trelona eliminate a colony?
It prevents termites from molting. Growing into new skins. (IGR)
Why is it important to record the product used, qty, location, and method?
It is the law.
WHAT TYPES OF WOOD DO TERMITES PREFER?
Subterranean termites like to eat the soft fibers of springwood and leave the harder summerwood behind. Wood eaten by subterranean termites resembles a honeycomb, and many of its galleries contain dirt and fecal particles.
How long does it take for bed bugs to hatch from an egg?
6-17 days depending on host.
Successful pair can have 5,000 offspring in 6 months.
What is the best way to eliminate ants and cockroaches? without Termidor or flame thrower.
Using a bait.
How far apart are our bait stations typically placed?
20 feet. If driveway or concrete is in the way, the baits can up to 30 feet away.
What do you document?
What you did, find, and conducive conditions.