Termites and Termite Control

A little humor: A termite walks into a bar and asks, "Is the bar tender here?"

Residential Termite Control Services

For Boston Metro North and North Shore Homeowners

Dura Tech provides full termite and other pest management services for the following types of residential buildings:

Single Family Owner-Occupied Residences
One, Two, or Three-Family Rental Properties
Apartments and Condominiums

In Massachusetts, subterranean termites, especially eastern subterranean termites of the species Reticulitermes flavipes, are most common.

NOTE: Dura Tech does not provide termite inspections for the sale or transfer of real estate.

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What's in the Termites Section

Everything You Need to Know About Termites

About Termites - Subterranean termites in Massachusetts, how colonies get established, subterranean termite moisture needs and feeding habits, signs of subterranean termite infestation.
Protecting Your Home Against Termites - Which homes attract subterranean termites, construction practices that may contribute to infestation, things you can do to protect your home.
Treating Subterranean Termites - Treatment options – liquid termiticides, borates, baiting systems.
Termite Baiting Systems - How bait systems work, about diflubenzuron. Components of the Advance™ Termite Bait System.
How Dura Tech Protects You from Termites - Integrated Pest Management techniques for termites, services you get from DURA TECH, my guarantee.
Advance™ Termite Bait Systems - Advance™ Termite Bait Systems are what I use to control termites around your house. Learn how they are safer for kids and pets and how effective they are in determining if termites are present, and eliminating them if they are. Shows step by step the process of installing these bait stations and explains how they work.
Termite FAQ - Frequently asked questions about termites, termite control, guarantees and more.

Safe Control of Termites is my Specialty

Greener and Meaner Termite Control

Whitmore Micro Gen Advance Termite Bait System

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I use Advance™ Termite Bait Systems to control termites around my customers' homes.

There are several benefits to minimizing the amounts of pesticides used for termite control through the use of bait systems. The most important benefit is that it's a safer treatment regimen for kids and pets and is a much greener choice for the environment.

I've found the Advance system to be highly effective in controlling termites, and scientific efficacy studies have proven my own first-hand experiences.

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How to Get a Residential Termite Quote

Termite Services Cannot be Quoted Over the Phone

Dura Tech Pest Control cannot provide quotes by telephone for termite services .

Instead, you'll need to schedule an appointment, for a FREE, no-obligation termite inspection.

Be sure your property is within my service area, and then just call me at (978) 465-6211 or toll-free at 877-733-5046 to set up an appointment.

Residential pest control service is available during the following days and times (all times are Eastern U.S.):

Monday through Friday: 7:00 AM until 7:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM until 2:00 PM

Phone messages left after these hours will be returned after 9:00 AM the next business day.

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FREE Treatment for One Pest with 1-Year Warranty

Here's the Deal

Get a FREE Treatment for any covered pest on our list ALONG WITH A FREE ONE-YEAR WARRANTY when you purchase an Advance Termite Bait System installation.

The Advance Termite Bait System is a safer, greener and more efficient way to eliminate termite colonies once you have them and provides a reliable termite monitoring system even if they aren't yet present.

Terms of this Offer

You must be a NEW CUSTOMER in my service area
Included with Advance™ Termite Bait System installation only
Not valid with any other offer
One coupon per customer
Applies to LISTED PESTS (including rodents) ONLY
You must present the coupon to receive the discount
Valid April 1st 2008 through November 1st 2008

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