Termite Trouble

BY RISE

The good news: ter-mites work very slowly. The bad news: their work literally "brings down the house." Even worse, typ-ical homeowner's insurance does not cover this threat. When protecting your home against termites, timing is every-thing. By the time termites are detected, likely when swarming, they have probably been active for a while. Here are a few tips:

• Worker termites require high levels of humidity to thrive, so keeping foundations free from moisture is the best defense.
  
• Keep scrap lumber and fire-wood away from the house, cut back shrubs and bushes, and keep your home's exterior well-painted and in good repair.
  
• Once the presence of ter-mites has been noted, control is best accomplished by using a ter-miticide or calling a professional pest control firm.

RISE is committed to working to ensure that Americans have the products they need for home, gar-den and structural pest control. For more information, visit their Web site at www. acpa.org\rise or write to RISE at 1156 15th Street, NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20005.

RISE is the national association representing the manufacturers, formulators, distributors and other industry leaders involved with pesticide and fertilizer products used in turf, ornamental, pest control, aquatic and terrestrial vegetation management and other non-food/fiber applications. Visit our web site at http://www.pestfacts.org.

RISE is the national association representing the manufacturers, formulators, distributors and other industry leaders involved with pesticide and fertilizer products used in turf, ornamental, pest control, aquatic and terrestrial vegetation management and other non-food/fiber applications. Visit our web site at http://www.pestfacts.org.