Naphthalene poisioning and termites-information from Dynamic Termite & Pest Control, Inc. 714.779-5588

Jud B. — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 03:00:00 GMT

There was a special episode on HOUSE where someone had a mysterious disease, and it was due to heavy infestation of termites in their home. This was due to naphthalene poisoning. If you need help with your termites, call us 714.779.5588 or visit http://www.DynamicTermite.com

So here is some information about naphthalene:Trace amounts of naphthalene are produced by magnolias and specific types of deer, as well as the Formosan subterranean termite, possibly produced by the termite as a repellant against "ants, poisonous fungi and nematode worms." Naphthalene has been found in meteorites that continue to fall to the surface of the Earth. It has also been discovered in the interstellar medium in the direction of the star Cernis 52 in the constellation Perseus.

The Formosan subterranean termite (Coptotermes formosanus) is an invasive species of termite. It has been transported worldwide from its native range in southern China to Formosa (Taiwan, where it gets its name) and Japan. In the 20th century it became established in South Africa, Hawaii and in the continental United States.

The Formosan subterranean termite is often nicknamed the super-termite because of its destructive habits. This is because of the large size of its colonies, and the termites' ability to consume wood at a rapid rate. A single colony may contain several million (compared with several hundred thousand termites for other subterranean termite species) that forage up to 300 feet (100 m) in soil. A mature ^[1] Formosan colony can consume as much as 13 ounces of wood a day and severely damage a structure in as little as three months. Because of its population size and foraging range, the presence of colonies poses serious threats to nearby structures. Once established, Formosan subterranean termite has never been eradicated from an area.

Formosan subterranean termites infest a wide variety of structures (including boats and high-rise condominiums) and can damage trees. In the United States it is responsible for tremendous property damage resulting in large treatment and repair costs.

The Formosan subterranean termite acquired its name because it was first described in Taiwan in the early 1900s, but C. formosanus is probably endemic to southern China. This destructive species was apparently transported to Japan prior to the 1600s and to Hawaii in the late 1800s (Su and Tamashiro 1987). By the 1950s, it was reported in South Africa and Sri Lanka. During the 1960s it was found in Texas, Louisiana, and South Carolina. In 1980, a well-established colony was thriving in a condominium in Hallandale Beach, Florida. The Formosan termite is rarely found north of 35° north latitude. They have been reported from eleven states including: Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas. Their distribution will probably continue to be restricted to southern areas because their eggs will not hatch. Source:Wikipedia

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Jud B. — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 09:10:00 GMT

We are so proud to be able to be included in historic preservations. The Howe-Waffle House is not the first fabulous place Dynamic Termite & Pest Control, Inc. was able to help out. We have been able to fumigate or perform work on many famous buildings and help out with their preservation. If you have a historic property, please call us. We have experience, and we love to help out with unique projects. Please see our web site for great pictures, and thanks to everyone at the Howe-Waffle House. All of you have been wonderful, and we appreciate our awards, very, very much!! 714.779.5588 http://www.DynamicTermite.com