One of the most effective products for termite treatment in the Philippines has an active ingredient (Fipronil) that is at the center of a legal dispute over patented processes between two global pesticide industry giants: BASF and Makhteshim. This high-stakes battle in a United States Court has recently shifted into high gears as the termite season fully arrives bringing in high demand for termite control services in Metro Manila and key cities in the country. Clients need not worry about this though as termite treatments would not be…
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North Luzon Archives
Termite Season brings legal battle over Termiticide Active Ingredient
Monday, May 14th, 2012 at
10:25 pm
Pest Control Professionals Teamwork at work or play
Sunday, May 13th, 2012 at
11:16 am
Pest Control Technicians from the different Bio-Tech Zones of Operations came together to enjoy the summer and renew team spirit. Whether at work or play, teamwork and synergy are hallmark of Bio-Tech Environmental’s Pest Control Professionals. As expressed in the company’s core values following the acronym B.I.O.T.E.C.H., T stands for being TRUSTWORTHY and being able to work in a TEAM. In the following video, we show our commitment to building trust and teamwork among all employees by working and playing together in several games during the Bio-Tech Olympics…
Termite swarming season in the Philippines
Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012 at
7:08 pm
Are you starting to see winged termites or alates, often wrongly referred to as “gamu-gamo“, attracted to light sources in the evenings? Termite swarming or synchronized flight occurs in different times of the year but the peak coincide with the onset of the rainy season in the Philippines, which is more pronounced in Metro Manila and most of Luzon but less in Mindanao where rainfall is most evenly distributed. The timing is species-specific and not only depends on the season and local weather, but the condition of individual…
Termite Control beyond houses and buildings
Sunday, April 1st, 2012 at
12:39 am
While we generally associate termite problems with furniture and buildings, both residential and commercial, termite infestations can also be as bad or even worse in electric and other utility poles, boats and marine dockage. Therefore, termite control is also important for such structures that may easily be overlooked here in the Philippines. Termite control for these structures are most effective as termite treatment prior to installation or preventive treatment of the wood. But if an infestation has occurred, treatment options are available, including fumigation for expensive properties like…
