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Why Fumigate? Is it really necessary? Is it safe? How does it work?
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MARK MAXWELL 29 years (+) Experience
Operator branches 1,2,3 QAL (AG License) 51589
Which is not true about me… I started training in pest control when I
was 4 I had a big afro when I was 20 I once raced with Robby Gordon I have numerous broken bones I had 3 children after the vasectomy I was once arrested in Mexico on totally
bogus charges
Which is not true about me… I started training in pest control when I
was 4 I had a big afro when I was 20 I once raced with Robby Gordon I have numerous broken bones I had 3 children after the vasectomy I was once arrested in Mexico on totally
bogus charges
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1986
1986
2005
DRYWOOD TERMITE CONTROL
Drywood Termites
Drywood Termites nest directly in the wood
Possible new species in SLO
Current specimens have been sent from UC Riverside to Dr. James Austin of Texas A&M for genetic analysis
Incisitermes minor?
FIRST…HOW DO
DRYWOOD TERMITES
COLONIZE AND SPREAD
Colony progression
Colony progression
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Colony progression
Colony progression
Colony elimination
Certification
Colony management
Colony management
Colony management
Colony management
WE CALL THIS “JOB SECURITY”
Whole Structure Treatment
Fumigation
Whole Structure
Heat
Before we discovered FUMIGATION
Wall framing would be exposed for treatment
Localized treatments (chemical)
Pressurized wood injection
Localized treatments (non chemical)
Localized Heat (most common use of heat)
Localized treatments (non chemical)
Freezing
Localized treatments (non chemical)
Electricity
Localized treatments (non chemical)
Directional microwaves
Orange OilLatest rage…An “essential oil”Found in the peel of orangesChemical name is “D-Limonene”A natural solventSqueeze the peel
Uses for Orange Oil
Bath and body products
Uses for Orange Oil
Deodorizers
Uses for Orange Oil
Furniture polish – removes wax
Uses for Orange Oil
Termiticide
Orange Oil advertisement
Southern California
My favorite oil…
FUMIGATION
OUR FUMIGATION CREW
Performing our own since 1998
SUBCONTRACTED LARGE JOBS
FUMIGATION monitoring
We use the Fumiscope to monitor fumigant levels on every job.
FUMIGATION monitor lines Multiple monitor lines are used to verify
concentrations in several areas.
FUMIGATION monitor lines Most lines run to the interior of
the structure.
FUMIGATION monitor lines One line is run to the exterior.
FUMIGATION guarantees
Monitoring is why KEY offers a 5 year guarantee.
Subcontractors usually only monitor large buildings.
Here at KEY, we use the Fumiscope on every fumigation.
FUMIGATION discoveries Rates too low on concrete
slabs Rates too high on sandy soil Log homes require a 48 hour
exposure Fumigant circulation requires
more fans per job
FUMIGATION research
Hands on research with Bob Williams and Ellen Thoms of Dow Agrosciences
Other discoveriesIce FormationStatic electricityProperty damage mysteries
Commitment to excellence It is our goal constantly
stay ahead of the curve in the Pest Control industry.
If there is a product or method becoming available, we’ll know about it.
Commitment to excellence If it works, we’ll be the first
to use it and tell our clients about it.
If it doesn’t work, we’ll know and keep our clients informed.
More Information www.keytermite.com
Inspection ordersWork ordersState WDO database searchSeveral advice pages(find Mark’s typo’s and get a free inspection)
