CREATURE OF THE MONTH

CREATURE ARCHIVES

TOP TEN PESTS

PEST CONTROL TIPS

INSECTICIDE SAFETY

TERMITE BAITING SYSTEMS

MYTHS and MISCONCEPTIONS:

Snakes and other reptiles are loathsome creatures

who strike quickly...often inflicting devastating, if

not, fatal wounds, and can chase down an average

man.

Snakes can strike very swiftly and can inflict deep

puncture wounds if handled or if  they are too closely

approached, but snakes are rather slow moving

creatures which are cold blooded and incapable of

ground speed much over 5-6 mph.

Cold blooded creatures, because of their slow blood

circulation, need heat to warm the muscles enough to

engage in activity.  This is why reptiles bask in the

sun..........to raise their body temperature.

April and early May is the prime time for termite activity, and its never
too early to remind you of  some of the dos and don'ts concerning the
treatment for termites.

If you discover termite activity at your home or business, steps to get
get rid of this potentially costly pest should begin immediately.

Termite treatments are best left to professionals since the average homeowner is ill equipped to adequately deal with this problem.

Professionals have the chemicals, equipment and know-how to take
care of your problem with minimum disruption of  your normal daily
activities, and termite jobs performed by licensed professionals, also
carry a guarantee....usually 1 to 3 years.

Be sure to get several estimates, and check out these companies with
the Better Business Bureau and their regulatory agency (in Oklahoma
its the Dept. of Agriculture) to make sure they are reputable and have 
a good work record.

The chemicals available to pest control companies for termite treatment
does not remain viable for much more than 4-5 years, so it will become
necessary to retreat the premises on a fairly regular basis.

You might consider a termite baiting system to check for any termite
activity which may be present.  Baiting systems are becoming very
popular and are another weapon in the arsenal for fighting termites.

All water leaks should be taken care of immediately because termites
need moisture in order to move up through the ground, and to find a
way to gain entry to your home.