Termite Control

Researchers Identify New 'Family Tree' of Termites

An international team of scientists unveiled a new comprehensive classification of the insect group, changing the game for termite identification, study and control.

PPMA Encourages PMPs to Take Part in Termite Awareness Week

Termite Awareness Week will take place March 2-8 and serves as an opportunity to educate homeowners about the hidden threat of termites and the critical role of pest control professionals in preventing infestations, the Professional Pest Management Alliance said.

Termite Threat Halted in Southern Florida

Another conehead-like termite species built a nest in Florida. Alert pest management professionals helped stop it.

BASF's Freder Medina Reviews Termite Control, Products in Latest Market Report

PCT published the 2025 State of the Termite Control Market Report, sponsored by BASF, in PCT’s February issue. In this video, Dr. Freder Medina, B.C.E., BASF technical market manager, discusses termite control treatment options, weather impacts on termite swarms, BASF products PMPs can use and more.

Truly Nolen’s Schupp's Experience Finding, Treating Invasive Termites

In the following video interview, Truly Nolen's David Schupp shared his first-hand experience treating an invasive termite species infestation and working with Florida state departments to solve the issue. That experience was chronicled in a February PCT feature.

Miami No. 1 on Orkin's Top 50 Termite Cities

Miami, Fla. (No. 1), Los Angeles, Calif. (No. 2) and Tampa, Fla. (No. 3) faced the highest termite activity for third consecutive year, according to Orkin's Top 50 Termite Cities list, which is based on data from cities where Orkin Pros performed the most residential termite treatments.

Weather: Not For Swarms

Service: A Combo of Tools and Treatments

Revenue: Up Despite Housing Woes

Termite Control: Mission Critical for Our Industry