“If I was being paid thirty-thousand a year, the very least I could do was hit .400.” -Ted Williams, born August 30, 1918
100 Years Ago . . .
On August 13, 1918, Opha May Johnson enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves, becoming the first female U.S. Marine. More than 300 women joined the Marine Corps Women’s Reserves during WWI.
How To Keep Ants Out Of Your Home Or Business
Ants are among the most prevalent pests in households. Ants also frequently invade restaurants, hospitals, warehouses, and other buildings where they can find food and water. Why are ants such a big problem and why do so many home and […]
Pest Control Newsletter April 2018
Giant Rats Invading California. Should We Start Eating Them?
Giant rats that are about the size of a beagle have now been spotted in Merced, Stanislaus, Tuolumne, and Fresno counties. These gigantic rats are called “nutria” and they can quickly turn a lush green marsh into a wasteland. Nutria […]
April Is National Pecan Month
April is National Pecan Month and it is time to think outside the pie and grab a handful of pecans! Here are some fun facts about these healthy nuts: Pecan trees are native to North America and 80 percent of […]
President’s Economic Stimulus
While everyone else in Washington DC is making excuses, President Termite Terry is working behind the scene to grow our economy. Here are just a few more of your fellow citizens who have benefited from his Economic Stimulus Plan: Laura […]
Amazon Services Busted For Selling Illegal Pesticides
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced an agreement with Amazon Services, to protect the public from the hazards posed by unregistered and misbranded pesticide products. The agreement settles allegations that Amazon committed nearly four thousand violations of the Federal […]
Rave Reviews!
“Termite Terry and their staff members continue to impress us with their prompt follow up on our calls, and prompt follow through on any treatment or repair work we have needed. Eric has been very professional, friendly, and supportive when […]
The Actor Who Played “Jim Rockford”
“I never wanted to be an actor. I got stuck in it and kind of liked what I was doing.” James Garner, born April 7, 1938
80 Years Ago . . .
On April 10, 1938, the experimental FM radio station W2XMN (now WFDU) began on-air testing in Alpine, New Jersey. It was the first FM station in the US, and regular broadcasting began in 1939.
The Case Of The Flying Roaches
It was on a beautiful spring day in Orange County when Termite Terry got a call from the local school district. The district’s operations manager told Terry that they had roaches in one of the classrooms and asked if he’d […]