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…
Archive for May, 2012
Termite Season brings legal battle over Termiticide Active Ingredient
Pest Control Professionals Teamwork at work or play
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
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…