NEWS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
Bruce Tennenbaum
Arizona Pest Control
520-886-7378
Roachman@AZpest.com

TERMITE SWARMS REPORTED

August 17, 2010 (Tucson, AZ) – Arizona Pest Control Company has received reports that termites have already started swarming in Tucson, Arizona. According to Manager Bruce Tennenbaum, “Tucson has received a lot of termite activity recently which can be attributed to the rainfall among other influential factors.”

Experts at the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) and Arizona Pest Control Company (www.AZpest.com) propose several tips to avoid termite infestations:

• As most termites are attracted to moisture, avoid water accumulation near your home’s foundation.  Divert water away with properly functioning downspouts, gutters and splash blocks.
• Quickly repair house damage from a leaky roof or window as termites can thrive in this moisture.
• Never bury wood scraps or waste lumber in the yard, especially near the building.  Remove old tree stumps and roots around and beneath the building.
• Most importantly, eliminate any wood contact with the soil.  Maintaining a 1-inch gap between the soil and wood portions of the building is ideal.

Recognizing the destruction termites can cause, it is important to be aware of infestation warning signs:

• Swarming of winged forms in the fall and spring – termites can easily be confused with flying ants.
• Evidence of mud tunneling in, over and under wood structures
• Wooden structures exhibit darkening or blistering
• Damaged wood becomes extremely thin and can be easily punctured by a knife or a screwdriver

“As termites are known to cause over $5 billion dollars in damage each year, virtually all experts recommend calling a pest professional to protect one of your most important investments, your home, from termite infestation,” says Missy Henriksen, NPMA vice president of public affairs.

Professionals offer the specialized skills necessary to rid a home of termite infestation: knowledge of building construction, an ability to identify termite species and the knowledge of applicable methods of termite control.

For further information, visit pestworld.org and www.azpest.com.

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Check out the results from our June Customer Satisfaction Survey.

Over 95% of respondents surveyed are currently highly satisfied with our services.

On a Scale of 1-5 with 5 being ‘well above average’ we scored an average of 4.3 or better in professionalism, customer service, quality of service, understanding customer needs, and sales staff.

Over 15% of respondents take advantage of our ‘refer a friend’ program.

Additional Comments Received on Survey:

“I love the online access; it makes my life much easier than getting things in the mail.”

“Good people to work with. very satisfied with the service”

“I appreciate the reminders when my termite inspection is due and the flexibility of scheduling the inspection (Saturday availability is a BIG plus).”

“We also had termite service. Workers were professional and did the job in the time promised”

Special Thanks From ARIZONA PEST CONTROL to everyone who participated in our survey! Be on the lookout for future surveys and giveaways!



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