Termite Biology
What is the most common termite found in Tennessee?
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 Terminix?
Trelona baiting system
What is the acceptable moisture content for crawlspace wood?
9-14%
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 extra services?
Extra services come at no additional cost. We will maintain this as long as it's a reasonable amount requested.
What are 4 packages that Terminix offers for Termite control?
TIPP, UPP, DAPP and Trelona baits
How many pints of water can a dehumidifier move in a day?
70 pints of water a day.
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?
If active termites are found in a home, what can be done about them?
A spot treatment using either termidor foam or a liquid termiticide.
How many sq ft can a Santa-Fe dehumidifier effectively remove humidity in a tightly sealed crawlspace?
How many sq ft can a Santa-Fe dehumidifier effectively remove humidity in a semi sealed crawlspace?
A. 3,000
B. 2,200
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?
4 trips.
How does trelona eliminate a colony?
It prevents termites from molting. Growing into new skins.
If a crawlspace has standing water in one corner of the home and fungus throughout, what is needed to solve their problems?
Encapsulation, Dehumidifier, borate treatment and sump pump
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.
Using a bait.
How far apart are our bait stations typically placed?
15 feet. If driveway or concrete is in the way, the baits can up to 30 feet away.
A home is 1,400 sq ft with standing water. Price what is needed to be done to provide this customer with a healthy home.
12,700
9,800 encap
1,400 borate
1,500 sump pump