Termite control represents a major portion of pest control work. No other type of pest control involves as many variables that affect the work to be done or the results obtained. Technicians involved in termite control must have a thorough understanding of the biology and unique habits of the termites, including their food, moisture and temperature requirements.
Technicians must also have knowledge of building construction as well as the equipment, chemicals and safety precautions involved in termite control.

Entomologists have described about 2,200 species of termites for the entire world; however, only 70 of these species infest structures and require control.
There are 13 species of termites in the continental
United States that require man’s attention.

The economic importance of subterranean termite attacks on buildings is related to the fact that wood members of a building closest to the soil, such as sills, joists, studs, girders and other important load bearing elements of construction are most likely to be severely damaged by termites.

Failure to stop termite attacks can cause loss of support. Other forms of building deterioration, such as sagging walls, leaking surfaces and wood decay can follow. Heated buildings where wood is in direct contact with or in close proximity to the soil offer termites the ideal environment, a favorable year round climate and an abundant sheltered food source.

Also includes Drywood, Dampwood and Formosan (Ferocious Subterranean and expanding) in Texas.

Other Critters (to name a few) that cause personal harm: This is not intended to gross you out, only to inform you of what lurks about and what I crawl amongst to detect and protect your family and property investment.

Spiders and Scorpions (same Arachnoid family). These creatures are beneficial when kept outside and away from our persons. They all bite and sting and have various levels of toxins.

Walkingsticks

An 8 year old boy was playing in his backyard when he discovered a Southern Walkingstick approximately one foot from his face in a bush. The insect sprayed a red fluid into his face that caused immediate pain and blurred vision in the right eye. The eye was flushed with water at home and in the emergency room.

The following day, he was examined by an ophthalmologist for continued blurred vision and foreign body sensation. A corneal abrasion involving about 30% of the cornea, and a large adjacent conjunctival abrasion were seen.

Looks harmless to me...

If you think the "Stuff" you buy at Local Hardware or Retail stores is enough to keep these out of your home, think again.

If that were possible, the State would not require me to obtain a License or Regulate the use of the Pesticides I purchase to protect you.

If you still think thats enough, I won't be sitting around your house!