What are Termites?

Sunday, February 26th, 2012 at 2:01 am  
wood damaged by termites

Termites are soft-bodied insects, also commonly known as “white ants” but are actually very different from and distantly related to ants. They belong to different groups of insects: termites are Isopterans that are closely related to another group of pests, the cockroaches; while ants are grouped with bees and wasps in Hymenoptera. Termites are generally light-colored, and have fore wings and hind wings that are about the same size and shape and lay flat against the back. These wings are one of the signs of termite infestation when…

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Bio-Tech uses the latest Termite Detection Technology

Friday, March 20th, 2015 at 11:10 pm  

What’s worse than the thought of having termites inside your home eating away the biggest investment of your family?  Having to repair and restore the holes after a traditional termite inspection that involves tapping, drilling and poking, and still get no definitive answers as to the presence or absence of these pesky wood eaters, their location, or the extent of damage they have done inside the walls of your house. Why don’t you avail of Bio-Tech Environmental’s FREE termite inspection using the latest termite detection technology Termatrac®T3i?  Our highly…

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Tips on finding the right Termite Control Professional: Good Practices

Tuesday, March 18th, 2014 at 5:23 am  

What are some good termite control practices to watch out for when looking for the right termite control service provider in the Philippines? Inspection and proper identification of termite species – A termite control professional always starts with proper diagnosis of the problem. Never trust a termite exterminator who gives you a recommendation (and/or a quote) without him seeing the problem first hand. Proposal and getting the clearance to proceed – If the anay control technician insists on straightaway spraying or pouring pesticides on your property, immediately kick…

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What can Homeowners Do to Prevent Termite or Anay Problems?

Thursday, June 20th, 2013 at 7:03 am  
wood damaged by termites

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,…

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