There are three government entities that perform different roles regarding termite control: the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the State and local government agencies.
The EPA’s Office of Pesticide Programs provides information and tools to federal, state, local agencies, and the public on termite control such as:
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that has several termite research and control programs like:
According to the PMD, structural pesticide uses include:
There are a number of licenses offered by the OPM. Licensing requires an application, examination, and, in the case of Qualifying Party licensing, experience. Businesses must maintain statutorily mandated levels of insurance or bonding in order to be licensed. All the OPM-issued licenses must be renewed annually.
There is also a list for termite treatment exception areas too. The places mentioned on this list are: Alaska, Colorado, Idaho, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, and Wyoming.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) plays an important role in pest management and termite extermination efforts. The CDC serves as the national focus for developing and applying disease prevention and control, environmental health, and health promotion and health education activities designed to improve the health of the people of the United States.
The CDC says that subterranean termites are the most destructive and costly insects, affecting large numbers of wood structures in the United States. Annually, this is more property damage than that caused by fire and windstorms combined. Termites consume wood and other cellulose products, such as paper, cardboard, and fiberboard, and can also destroy structural timbers, pallets, crates, furniture, and other wood products.
According to Mike Potter, an extension entomologist and professor in the University Of Kentucky College Of Agriculture, homeowners can reduce the risk of termite attack by adhering to the following suggestions:
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Varsity Termite and Pest Control – Tony Kaufman
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