By Elaine Bessinger June 17, 2011
Great company, myself, 5 neighbors & 3 friends used them. Got bugs, call them you wont be disapointed ...read more
By Best Services Inc. September 28, 2010
Quality service, work done in a timely manner and more than fair pricing, I would highly recommend Brantley Termite & Pest control ...read more
By Thomas Majer September 14, 2010
I recently switched my pest control services to Brantley Termite & Pest Control and have been more than pleased! Not only is the company flexable with their services; the staff that is employed are extremely easy to talk to if I ever have any questions or concerns. Since I started using Brantley I haven't had a single pest in or around my home and would recommend Brantley Termite & Pest Control to everyone! ...read more
Be Aware of "No Tent" Treatments Fumigation vs Spot Treatment Southeastern drywood termites (Incisitermes snyderi) are found in both natural and man-made enviroments. They are responsible for most of the drywood damage in the sunshine state. They are easily identified by their six sided fecal pellets or their three veined wings. There are two treatments available for these tiny pests. Tent fumigation is the only proven method; though you will also be offered a spot treatment that may sometimes work. Fumigants in gaseous form can typically reach pests in areas that sprays or powders cannot. The drywood termite is seldom seen and that is why tent fumigation is so effective. It easily penetrates wood products such as walls, floor joists, trusses, plywood, window sills and paneling, all the places where drywood termites reside. Not only will it rid your home of termites; but it will also eliminate any other pest problems you may be having at that time. Tent fumigation with Zythor or Vikane gas (sulfuryl fluoride) requires the occupants to move out of the home for two nights. The structure is covered with large tarps and tightly sealed to the ground with sand or water bags. The gas is then released into the structure. The amount of gas is carefully calculated for each individaul home. On the third day, the home is cleared by a licensed professional and is then, and only then, safe for the homeowner to go back in. The spot treatment, in most cases, requires drilling into window sills, door frames and wall voids. This treatment can be successful as long as the termites gallery is located and you don't mind the unsitley cosmetic damage left from the drill holes. How many holes do you want in your walls until the colony has been found? Another down side to spot treatmenting is that it can become very time consuming and require multiple visits (and multiple payments! Usually around $75 per drill hole...OUCH! You may actually be paying MORE money in the long run!). Localized treatments should never be considered in the presents of swarming termites because one colony can become many colonies and may be in multiple areas in the home. Brantley Termite & Pest Control has been performing tent fumigation for more than 18 years in the Tampa Bay area. Call us TODAY! (727) 541-5940 ...read more
By Brantley Termite & Pest Control June 17, 2011
Subterranean Termite Prevention and Control The best control of subterranean termites is prevention. The best time to provide protection against termites is during the planning and construction of a building. Prevention should include: Removal of all stumps, roots, wood, and similar materials from the building site before construction is begun. Removal of all form boards and grade stakes used in construction. There should be no contact between the building woodwork and the soil or fill. Exterior woodwork should be located a minimum of 6 inches above ground and beams in crawl spaces at least 18 inches above ground to provide ample space to make future inspections. Ventilation openings in foundations should be designed to prevent dead air pockets and of sufficient size to assure frequent changes of air -- at least 2 sq. ft. to 25 running feet of outside foundation wall. This helps keep the ground dry and unfavorable for termites. Landscape plants and irrigation should not be placed within two feet of the foundation wall. Thorough annual inspections should be conducted to discover evidence of wood damage or termite activity such as shelter tubes on foundation surfaces, discarded wings or adult termites. Any wood that contacts the soil, such as fence posts, poles and general foundation structures, should be commercially pressure treated, and should not be attached to house. ...read more
By Brantley Termite & Pest Control October 11, 2010
Southeastern drywood termites (Incisitermes snyderi) are found in both natural and man-made enviroments. They are responsible for most of the drywood damage in the sunshine state. They are easily identified by their six sided fecal pellets or their three veined wings. There are two treatments available for this termite pest. Tent fumigation is the only proven method, though you will also be offered a spot treatment that may sometimes work. The drywood termite is seldom seen and that is why tent fumigation is so effective. It easily penetrates wood products like walls, floor joists, trusses, plywood,window sills and paneling, all the place where drywood termites reside. Tent fumigation with Zythor or Vikane gas (sulfuryl fluoride) requires the occupants to move out of the home for two nights.The structure is then covered with large tarps and sealed to the ground. The gas is then released into the structure. The gas is carefully calculated to do the job. The spot treatment in most cases requires drilling into window sills,door frames and wall voids. This treatment can be successful as long as the termites gallery is located and you don't mind the unsitley cosmetic damage left from the drill holes. Another down side to this treatment is it can become very time consuming and require multiple visits. Localized treatments should never be considerd in the presents of swarming termites because one colony can become many in multiple areas in the home. Brantley Termite and Pest Control has been performing tent fumigation for more than 16 years in the Tampa Bay area. Visit our website,http://pinellastermite.com for updated articles and special offers. ...read more
By Brantley Termite & Pest Control March 11, 2009
If you are planning on growing tomato plants in your garden, you will need to familiarize yourself with the different types of pests that may seek out your tomato plants to feed off of. You will need to take precautions to prevent pests from damaging your tomato plants. ...read more
Obtaining a pest control certification can lend credibility to your services and inspire confidence and respect in your customers. Learn more about pest control certification to determine if procuring this valuable designation would be a positive career measure for you. ...read more