The words “termite” and “pest” are almost always associated. Does it follow then that all termites are pests? If you answered yes, then the word “control” seem to naturally come to mind as you might want to keep the perceived problem at bay. No matter how apt the pest label is to termites that destroy structures, crops and objects important to man, there are many termite species that do not directly impact humans at all. In fact, only a small proportion of termite species have been labeled as…
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Are all termites pests?
North Luzon Pest Control Manager wins twice
This blog post is first in a series of three articles written by Entomologist Don Johnson Neri as he reviewed Bio-Tech Environmental’s participation in the Pest Summit 2012 in Boracay, Aklan, Western Visayas, Philippines. Ang swerte nga naman! Imagine your name drawn in a raffle…twice! That’s right, twice. One winning a mini laptop and the other one a 100 dollar bill. You surely are the luckiest guy in the world. For Mr. Ebenezer Luman-ag, Area Manager for North Luzon termite and pest control operations, he indeed was that…
What can Homeowners Do to Prevent Termite or Anay Problems?
As termites swarm in various parts of the Philippines at the onset of the rainy season, homeowners may start to worry and wonder what they can do to avoid losing their homes to or footing a huge bill to repair damage caused by termite infestation. The following are some practical tips that homeowners can easily implement to help prevent future anay or termite problems on an existing structure. First, remember that termites feed on wood. Therefore, remove wood in any form (logs, refuse, old furniture pieces, tree stumps,…
Why doing it yourself will cost you more in termite control
Doing it yourself can be a good thing when it comes to gardening or decorating the interior of your house. But when it comes to termite control, doing it yourself would eventually cost you more. You could also be risking your home, the single biggest investment for most families. Most importantly, you also run the risk of harming the ones you love. Gardening can be enjoyable. For some, it is a stress-reliever, a form of exercise, and even a bonding activity for couples or for parents and their…