Betts Pest Control Offers Termite Protection Honored by U.S. EPA

Betts Pest Control, Inc., and authorized operator of the Sentricon Termite Colony Elimination System, announced that this revolutionary termite protection system received one of the U.S. Government’s top environmental honors – the 2000 Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Award.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) honored the Sentricon System, a technology that eliminates termite colonies using a very small amount of active ingredient, only when and where termites are present.

The prestigious award, presented by the EPA on behalf of the President, recognizes technical innovation that incorporates the principles of “green” chemistry into chemical design, manufacture and use.

“We are pleased to offer this revolutionary technology to our customers,” states Chad Betts. “The Sentricon System is the best protection from termites because it eliminates the colony, is limited in the environment, and is less intrusive to homeowners that traditional liquid termiticide treatments.”

Winterize Your Home Against Pests

The best defense against the fall invaders is a good offense. These tips can help you keep pests out of their homes:

* Do not allow food, trash, decaying wood, etc. to remain in or on your property.
* Cover or seal trash tightly.
* Cut back limbs, shrubs, and vines that touch or overhang your property.
* “Weatherize” your home. Seal all possible pest entry points.
* Check for and remove structural damage such as moisture damaged wood.
* Keep gutters clean.
* Shuffle stored items regularly and keep boxes tightly sealed in plastic bags.
* Keep all areas where food is prepared, stored, and served clean and free of crumbs and grease.
* Before storing end-of-season clothes, make sure they are clean.
* Drawer and cabinet liners, paper grocery bags, and even wallpaper can be a source of food to pests.
* Carefully check for pests in furniture, boxes, paper, and other items brought into your home.
* It is easier to spot a potential problem when the interior and exterior of your home are clean and uncluttered. Sanitation is your best defense.
* If, however, these things don’t work, you can try a granular yard insecticide around the exterior of the home to help stop them from surviving the trek. If the crawlies persist, you can call us and we will give you a good deal for “on-call” service.

Contact Betts Pest Control at 316-943-3555 to schedule an appointment for a tech to come to your home.

Termite Control and Water Wells

Let me take this opportunity to answer some frequently asked questions regarding termite control & water wells.

Q: If a house has a well inside the foundation walls can it be treated for termites?

A: Yes! By two different methods:

Baiting Method: With a revolutionary method called “Sentricon” which utilizes bait to kill the termite colonies. The Sentricon® Termite Baiting System has no restrictions around wells and no risk of pollution to the well.

Liquid Method: A liquid treatment may be possible for a partial treatment, but depending upon the construction of the home, there is a very high probability that there will be areas that cannot be pressure treated and therefore, the home will not be completely protected from termite infestation.

Let me explain: