Have you ever been sitting out on your patio on a summer evening, heard a low-buzzing sound and then been hit in the head by a slow-flying beetle? If so, it was probably one of those pesky June bugs that […]
“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”. They grow to be around 0.3 inches in length, and often form swarms of about 1,000 members. […]
Rave Reviews!
“My family and I have used Termite Terry for years. They are an excellent local company and their performance has always been above and beyond. I just bought a new house and they were extremely communicative on scheduling and immediately […]
Celebrating The Great “Tonight Show” Host
“In Hollywood if you don’t have a shrink, people think you’re crazy.” Johnny Carson, born October 23, 1925
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, he flew an X-1A and set another speed record at Mach 2.44!
Pest Control Newsletter May 2022
Ukrainian Bees Attack Russian Soldiers
A Ukrainian news site is reporting that a brigade of bees attacked and killed three Russian soldiers, and sent 25 more to the hospital. It is believed that the bees originated from a hive that was located near the village […]
National Vinegar Month!
May is National Vinegar Month, so let’s take a look at some fun facts about this popular ingredient: Vinegar is a sour liquid that is made by the fermentation of apples, grapes, malted barley or oats, rice, and other substances. […]
President’s Economic Stimulus
With the war in Ukraine continuing on, it doesn’t look like the price of crude oil will be going down in the near future. Termite Terry “feels your pain” and wants to help by giving you a FREE tank of […]
Termite Terry Sponsors the UCR Urban Pest Management Conference
UC Riverside recently held its Urban Pest Management Conference and Termite Terry was proud to be a sponsor of the event. This was the 31st time that this annual conference has been held. Dr. Rudolf Scheffrahn (University of Florida), Dr. […]
Rave Reviews!
“I just want to let you know of how pleased I am that I chose “Termite Terry” to treat my house for termites several weeks ago. Skip was absolutely wonderful to me. I must have driven him crazy with […]
Remembering a great actor and writer
“I prefer people who rock the boat to people who jump out.” Orson Welles, born May 6th, 1915
How To Control Those Pesky Ants
According to the National Pest Management Association, ants are the number one pest that homeowners need help with. The owners of restaurants, hospitals, warehouses, and other buildings, frequently need help with these pests, also. Why are ants such a big […]
Pest Control Newsletter April 2022
Rodent Problem Forces Closure Of Over 400 Stores!
A retail chain was forced to close over 400 stores after more 1,000 rodents were found at one of its distribution facilities. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a 22-page inspection report of the facility. During their inspection, […]