Alternative Termite Management

Steven

Page

Phone:

800- 240-2653

President

Fax:

954-457-4003

120 SW 1st Street

Website:

www.termitecompanies.com

Hallandale

FL

33009

Email:

info@termitecompanies.com

Service Categories:

structural

commercial

school

landscape

residential

golf course

other: Govt housing projects, restaurants, condos, hospitals, nursing homes, multi-units.

	Alternative Termite Management offers a variety of non-toxic systems: Electro-Gun, Borate treatments, fiber optic explore-a-scope, foam borates, drilling & injecting, baits and practice of integrated pest management (IPM).

What is your definition of Integrated Pest Management (IPM)?

IPM includes working together with customers to get rid of a problem (i.e. having the customer assist in getting branches out of the way) and informing customers on how they can help in the control of the problem.

Is pest management performed on a specific schedule?

	Yes, an annual inspection of contracted structures is scheduled whether the customer sees any activity or not. We come out and check how the property is doing for pest problems.

How are pest problems identified?

	A thorough inspection of the premises is done. High-tech fiber optic explore-a-scope is used in areas where evidence is noted, allowing us to pin point infested areas to be treated. Holes are drilled to allow access to infested areas.

What practices do you use to prevent and/or control pests?

Non-toxic, alternative methods.

Do you use biological controls?

Bioplant, Biotech.

Do you use borates?

	Timbor, boric acid, borid and Bora care.

Do you use synthetic chemicals?

	Premise (imidacloprid).

What are the top 10 pesticides you use/sell/recommend?

	Timbor, Premise, Power plant Electrogun, fiber optic scoping, Borid, Bora care foaming.

If pesticides are used, how much are used per year of each?

	N/A

Does your company perform habitat modification?

	Yes. Remove tree branches that lean against the structure and remove anything around the structure that may be attractive to pests.

Do you use any physical or mechanical controls?

	Yes. Trapping (steel) and baiting for termites.

What type of fertilizers do you use/sell/recommend?

N/A

What do you usually use/sell/recommend for addressing:

termites

Electro-Gun, Timbor and baiting with nematodes.

cockroaches

N/A

fleas

N/A

carpenter ants

Timbor and Borid.

fire ants

N/A

ants (indoor)

N/A

crabgrass

N/A

	dandelions	N/A

How do you evaluate effectiveness of your pest management

	Highly effective and warranted.

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