We are pleased to announce our Technical and Training Director for Pest Prevention, Phil (or as we all call him, “Doc”) Nichols, was awarded the 2011 Crown Leadership Award by Pest Control Technology & Syngenta Professional Products!!

This award recognizes individuals who have contributed to the development of the pest control industry and have established strong relationships with fellow business leaders, civic groups and customers in their local communities.

Doc is an expert in the pest prevention industry with over 35 years of experience. He helped introduce Termidor® to the US market in 2000 and is well-respected by professionals in the industry for his advancements in termite treatment and his extensive research and development of new pest prevention equipment.

Doc was presented with this prestigious award last Thursday, October 20th, at the National Pest Management conference in New Orleans.

Congratulations Doc!

This weekend (April 9^th thru 11^th) is the perfect time to spring into gear and get a free, no-obligation inspection for Pest Prevention, Termite Protection, GreenUP Landscape Services (including renovation for freeze-damaged landscapes) and Irrigation Maintenance and save big!

There is no obligation to have one of our trained inspectors come to your home and provide you with a free home and lawn inspection. And to make the deal even sweeter, we are offering some AMAZING SAVINGS- this weekend only!

If you are interested in purchasing one of our great services – now is the time! Spring is here and these savings only happen once a year.

To schedule your free inspection for this weekend, click here or call us at 1-888-2MASSEY (262-7739) today!

Please share this exciting news with your co-workers, family, friends and neighbors that may be interested. Existing customers can take advantage of our Pass It On referral program and earn a Publix gift card for yourself AND every new Massey customer that you refer!

Different termite species can be found all over the world. Even places like Saudi Arabia have their share of termite problems. There are over 2,500 different termite species world wide! Luckily, in Florida and the Southeast, we only have to deal with about 10 species.

There are two types of termites of economic importance. Both eat cellulosic material, wood and wood by-products like paper and cardboard, and both are responsible for causing extensive damage to buildings.

Subterranean termites live in the soil in colonies that can contain hundreds of thousands of termites. They tunnel through the soil looking for food and can enter buildings through tiny cracks in the slab and foundation. When they find a food source, a tree stump or your home, they establish a feeding trail back to the colony.

Drywood termites live and feed in dry wood and do not have any contact with the soil. They swarm over a building and enter it through unscreened soffit vents, gable and ridge vents, or they can enter through small cracks and crevices around the exterior of the building. Once they have established their colony, they live and feed in that area and it is possible for them to swarm into other parts of the building.

Because the two termites have very different habits, it is important to remember that they require very different treatments to control them. Contact Massey Services to get a Free Termite Inspection and to find out what termite treatment option is right for your home.

So you have a brick home and think it’s impervious to termites?  Think again!

Every year, termites cause millions of dollars in damage to homes in the US, damage that is not covered by homeowners insurance.  These tiny insects find cellulose material in any home construction type, including brick and steel framed homes.

Subterranean termites reside in the soil and can form tunnels, called mud tubes, up the base of the foundation and get into homes.  Once in the home, they tunnel their way into baseboards and wall studs without you even knowing.  Subterranean termites can also gain entry through plumbing openings in bathrooms and kitchens.

Drywood termites live in the wood they eat and find their way into homes through cracks and gaps in the eaves.  Once in the home, they are typically found in attics or rafters.

In both cases, termites eat wood from the inside out and most homeowners don’t know they have termites until the damage is discovered.

So no matter what your home construction is, you should have a termite protection program in place.  Contact Massey Services to get a Free Termite Inspection and to find out about our termite protection programs.

Unlike subterranean termites, drywood termites don’t live in the ground. Instead, they develop their colonies right inside the wood that they eat. They most often get into your home by flying and entering through small cracks in unprotected wood or even nail holes. Once they embed themselves inside wood, they eat the wood from the inside out, grow their colonies, and spread to other areas of the structure.

Massey’s termite experts utilize two effective methods to fight drywoods. One is to provide localized treatment right in the areas of termite activity. This involves using a penetrating dry foam Termidor ^® treatment either directly into the wood or into the wall voids around the suspected areas. If drywoods are identified throughout your structure, we provide whole-structure tent fumigation. This assures that 100% of the structure is treated and eliminates all infestations.

The best protection against any type of termite is a yearly inspection by a termite professional. Contact Massey Services for your free,thorough termite inspection today.