MARCH 25-29 IS TERMITE AWARENESS WEEK

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MARCH 25-29 IS TERMITE AWARENESS WEEK

Blue Chip Pest Services encourages public awareness of termites during warmer months

St. Louis, MO (March 25, 2013) – This week, St. Louis based Blue Chip Pest Services is proud to observe Termite Awareness Week, an annual observance by the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) to promote public vigilance against termites and educate homeowners about ways to ensure their properties don’t fall victim to this voracious pest. 

“Pest proofing and home improvement projects are often designated to the spring season. Now is the perfect time of year to remind homeowners to take the necessary steps to protect their greatest investment from costly damage,” said Jeff Phillips, Vice President at Blue Chip. “Because termites aren’t often detected until it’s too late, we advise consumers to arrange for annual termite inspections from a qualified pest professional.”

Termites feed 24 hours a day, seven days a week on the cellulose found in wood and paper products. They can silently chew through structures undetected and cause more than $5 billion in property damage every year, an expense that isn’t typically covered under homeowners’ insurance policies.

“Last year, we fielded hundreds of termite calls and expect this year’s termite season to be just as busy,” added Phillips. In this region, we are especially concerned about the prevalence of Eastern Subterranean termites and proper identification of the species is essential to effective treatment.”

The NPMA offers the following prevention tips for homeowners to help guard against termites:

• Carefully inspect the perimeter of the home for mud tubes and rotting wood.

• Divert water away from the home through properly functioning downspouts and gutters.

• Repair fascia, soffits and rotted roof shingles. 

• Keep basements, attics and crawl spaces well ventilated and dry.

• Maintain a one-inch gap between soil and wood portions of the home.

• Store firewood 20+ feet away from the house. Check for pests before bringing indoors.

For more information on termites, please visit www.stlbugs.com.

Blue Chip Pest Control and Removal Services St. Louis is proud to be a family owned company that has served St. Louis since 1959. We protect the entire St. Louis area with pest control services such as: pest control, rodent control, termite control, wildlife removal, and mosquito control services.

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