Category Archives: Termites

Destructive termites cause damage that can go undetected for years. This comprehensive and practical section of articles can help anyone in their search for help against this unseen foe and the knowledge displayed took over 27 years to gather.

The Termite Pretreat Post Test

Posted on March 23, 2011 by The Bug Doctor

The housing boom was great wasn’t it? In my town during that time we tripped over new customers almost everyday. New homes and communities sprouted up where cows and horses once happily grazed. Older homes got major up grades, palatial … Continue reading →

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The Forgotten Termite Bait Station

Posted on March 1, 2011 by The Bug Doctor

Are you contemplating the installation of a termite bait system for your home? If so that’s great & I truly hope it works out for you. There are many great aspects to this type of approach and it’s pretty easy … Continue reading →

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The Calm Before The Swarm

Posted on February 1, 2011 by The Bug Doctor

The earwig is 6 inches below the soil nestled in a chamber she picked out months ago while the newly crowned yellow jacket bides her time to take the throne huddled beneath the bark of an old stump. The icy … Continue reading →

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Foaming For Termites

Posted on January 28, 2011 by The Bug Doctor

The idea of foaming for termite control really took the industry by storm a 10 or 15 years ago. This brand new way of dealing with termites was all the rage and you weren’t considered ‘serious’ about termite work unless … Continue reading →

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The Voice Of Contradiction-But I’ve Got Nothing Better To Do

Posted on January 15, 2011 by The Bug Doctor

So it’s 2011 and a couple of my goals have come in on time, (imagine that) and some plans that we thought out months ago are in full swing so perhaps this year might be a bit like, well, like … Continue reading →

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CYA Your Termite Real Estate Inspection 6 & 7

Posted on December 13, 2010 by The Bug Doctor

The termite inspection: It’s given away for free from canvassing salesman just looking for a reason to get in the door. It’s part of the annual renewal process to extend the termite treatments guarantee. It’s comfort to the worried homeowner … Continue reading →

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CYA Real Estate Termite Inspections Series 4&5

Posted on December 9, 2010 by The Bug Doctor

It never ceases to amaze me to hear of companies that charge so little for WDO/WDIR inspections. Hey I even worked for a firm that gave them away FOR FREE. Now I understand about sales strategies using WDO inspections as … Continue reading →

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CYA Your Real Estate Termite Inspections part 2&3

Posted on December 7, 2010 by The Bug Doctor

Continuing our CYA series for WDO/WDIR inspections, here are two more areas that need to be scrutinized. Make sure to check out the whole series of videos which I tried to keep short but I definitely wanted to hit the … Continue reading →

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C.Y.A. Real Estate Termite Inspections

Posted on December 4, 2010 by The Bug Doctor

The termite inspection for the purpose of a real estate transaction is the #1 reason for litigation against pest control companies in America & I don’t think this is going to change anytime soon. It doesn’t matter if you’re the … Continue reading →

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Determining monolithic slab and termite entry

Posted on October 29, 2010 by The Bug Doctor

What does it matter what kind of slab you have if you’ve got termites? It’s all the same treatment isn’t it? Well I do realize that with the advent of Termidor and other non repellant termiticides construction knowledge is not … Continue reading →

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The strongest finger in the world-using bubbled paint to find termites

Posted on October 27, 2010 by The Bug Doctor

A few years ago I received a call from a very angry man. He owned a home that I performed a WDO (wood destroying organism report) on and was furious that I found termites and termite damage. Now on one … Continue reading →

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Termite Treatment For A Mobile Home

Posted on October 6, 2010 by The Bug Doctor

It’s not very often homeowners will venture up under their homes. Although I did write an article about an 80 year lady who did. I can’t blame anybody for not wanting to crawl under the house where it’s dirty and … Continue reading →

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The 3 most conducive conditions for termite invasions

Posted on October 4, 2010 by The Bug Doctor

If termites are blind and shun light just how do they find their way into your home? I mean they live under ground and can’t follow already made pathways but actually have to make tunnels in which to move. Soil … Continue reading →

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Termites Over Troubled Water

Posted on September 29, 2010 by The Bug Doctor

Termite work is tricky enough but add to this a home over water and you could be scratching your head as to what to do. Pesticides and fish don’t seem to get along and reoccurring termites with damage isn’t that … Continue reading →

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Defensive Termite Inspections- When Danger Lurks

Posted on September 23, 2010 by The Bug Doctor

Years ago I crawled under a home for a WDO/WDI inspection and did NOT heed my own training by scoping the situation out before hand. Half way through I noticed that every move I made to go forward caused a … Continue reading →

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