Termites to Make Seasonal Debut in Phoenix; Professional treatments provide fastest, most effective home defense

PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 26, 2005--The onset of monsoon season and warmer weather in the Southwest will bring with it a common summer problem - termites. While homeowners across the country battle these pests in the earlier months of spring, Arizona residents find themselves discovering signs of termites, namely desert subterranean termites, in mid to late August.

"Homeowners in our market are generally in tune with the seasonal rain and the fact that with it comes the inevitable destructive termite swarms," says Dan Sleezer of SOS Exterminating in Phoenix. "We're instrumental in educating homeowners about the most prevalent termites species in their area, the signs associated with termite swarms, and how pest control professionals can eliminate these termites once and for all."

“We recommend newer undetectable liquid treatments like Termidor(R) Termite Defense for 100% of our post-construction termite treatments”

According to Sleezer, it's fairly simple to identify the desert subterranean termites that wreck havoc in the dry and even arid conditions of Arizona this time of year. This species will openly build very narrow, free-hanging tubes from ceilings, shelves and overhangs, sometimes as long as 6 to 12 inches in length. Their small size and ability to forage under dry conditions allows them to occupy a niche not exploited by other subterranean termite species.

"We recommend newer undetectable liquid treatments like Termidor(R) Termite Defense for 100% of our post-construction termite treatments," notes Sleezer. "Simply put, Termidor is the fastest at completely eliminating termite populations. Its unique 'Transfer Effect'(TM) is what sets it apart from every other product available: termites can't smell, see or feel it, so they forage freely in the treated zone, quickly passing the termiticide throughout their population. We're confident that Termidor will get the job done anytime, every time - it's our gold standard in the Arizona pest control market."

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