In a previous blog, we learned that not all termite species are considered “pests”, but only those that negatively impact humans get that label. But how does a handful of species become pests, while the rest don’t. All termite species eat wood and cellulose products, a type of food that most other animals cannot digest. In a natural setting, dead trees, fallen leaves and other plant materials are eaten and broken down by termites and other wood-boring insects. The process goes on with the help of other organisms…
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Termites that become Pests
Are all termites pests?
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…
Bio-Tech Environmental’s Summer Fun in the Sun
Summer is officially here in the Philippines! And what’s the best way to kick off the summer heat? The beach, of course! Yes, the annual company outing was held on March 31 to April 1, 2012 and this time at Munting Buhangin Beach Camp, in Nasugbu, Batangas, a coastal town about 100 km from Bio-Tech Environmental’s main office in Pasig City, Metro Manila. Inspired by the American reality game show, Survivor, and Hollywood box-office hit The Hunger Games, this year’s summer activities, dubbed as Bio-Tech Olympics 2012, included…
Bio-Tech Environmental: Philippines’ BEST termite control company
Bio-Tech Environmental Services Philippines, Inc. has the: Best professionals, Effective systems, Safe technologies, Total solutions Get reliable, environment-friendly, customer-focused termite control, termite baiting & termite treatment services from the Bio-Tech Environmental Services Team. We are the B.E.S.T. Termite Control Professionals.