Happy New Year Everybody! 2011 will be a great year, we wish everyone the absolute best and we really do hope that you will be able to keep all of those New Year’s resolutions you’ve been making. But, before you […]
Archives for December 2010
Rave Reviews! Termite Terry’s Pest Control Testimonials
Just wanted to let you know how our service went with your technician, D.J. We had found a black widow near our garage and called Termite Terry Pest Control at our next door neighbor’s recommendation. He came out and put us […]
Horrible Blood-Sucking Disease Hits Uganda
The progression and symptoms of this disease seem straight out of a horror movie. At least 20 Ugandans have died and 20,000 more have been sickened in just two months. Jiggers are the culprits in this epidemic. They […]
Tobacco – The New Green Pesticide
Researchers are looking for new uses of tobacco and one potential use they have found is that it will make an excellent green pesticide. Tobacco naturally contains nicotine that is toxic to a wide variety of insects. “A green pesticide […]
Unlicensed Contractor Creates Huge Clouds of Lead Paint Dust
A small town in Pennsylvania is dealing with potentially serious contamination of its air, water and residents after an unlicensed painting contractor unleashed huge clouds of lead dust while blast cleaning a building in the center of town. “The […]
January Is National Mentoring Month
National Mentoring Month was created by the Harvard School of Public Health and Mentor. Their goal was to focus national attention on the need for mentors and encourage individuals, businesses, government agencies, schools, faith communities and non-profits to work together […]
Hoarding And Pest Control Problems
Recently, we were inspecting a home in Aneheim that had a severe infestation of German Roaches. The gentleman living there was a hoarder and you could barely get from one room to another because magazines, newspapers and numerous boxes […]
What Are Lawn Shrimp?
Terrestrial amphipods or “lawn shrimp” are a pest that most people have seen, but very few know them by name. In Orange County, it is common to see dozens of them on sidewalks, patios and migrating into homes after a […]
Pest Control Testimonial: Spiders!
I wanted to take a moment and thank you for all the help you have provided my clients over the years. A couple come to mind where I believe you and your staff went above and beyond the call of […]
Ants Attack Hospital Patient!
A 76 year old man was recovering from heart surgery in his hospital room when he was attacked by ants. His hospital bed was found to be infested with “pavement ants”. According to his son, this man was bitten hundreds […]
Latest News on the Presidents Economic Stimulus Plan
Just one month after the November elections and you can really see the American spirit thriving! John Dimartile of Garden Grove gets a $50.00 gas card because he recommended our termite fumigation services to Ernest Spencer of Long Beach. John […]
Forensic Entomology Is The Scariest Job of 2010!
Forensic entomologists collect the flies, maggots and beetles that live off the dead. Because this is such a macabre profession, a job-search site, Carreercast.com, recently named this as the scariest profession of 2010. Forensic entomology edged out jobs such as, […]