75 Years Ago . . .
On October 14, 1947, Chuck Yeager officially broke the sound barrier (Mach 1.05) in a rocket-powered Bell X-1 plane. On December 12, 1953,…
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"Termite" Terry Pest Control strives to bring you the latest pest control information and entertaining tidbits that we can find.
A Spooky Story For Halloween
“In very ancient books it is said that there used to be many goblin-spiders in Japan. Some folks declare there are…
Pest Control Newsletter June 2022
Coyote Startles Homeowner By Entering Her House Through A Dog Door!
Just imagine how horrified you’d be if you woke up at midnight and found a coyote inside your home! This homeowner was in…
California Avocado Month!
This will be the tenth consecutive celebration of California Avocado Month. Let’s take a look at some fun facts about one of our…
President’s Economic Stimulus
The prices of gasoline and diesel fuel are continuing to climb, and it doesn’t look as if our government leaders are willing to…
State Invests $3.75 Million To Fund Pest Management Research
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) awarded $3.75 million to fund 10 research projects that will explore Integrated Pest Management (IPM) tools…
Rave Review!
“Tenting a house is not something anyone looks forward to and I certainly didn’t. It was a huge undertaking and time-consuming work packing…
Remembering A Great Actress And Singer
“Always be a first-rate version of yourself, instead of a second-rate version of somebody else.” Judy Garland, born June 10, 1922
125 Years Ago . . .
On June 7, 1897, the world’s first car dealership was opened by William E. Metzger, in Detroit Michigan. Believe it or not, he…
Oh, Those Pesky June Bugs!
Have you ever been sitting out on your patio on a summer evening, heard a low-buzzing sound and then been hit in the…
“Mini-Sharks” Attack Beachgoers In So Cal!
Swimmers in Southern California are reporting that their feet are being bitten by “mini-sharks”. These tiny isopods (Excirolana chiltoni) have been nicknamed “mini-sharks”….