Termite University is a recurring 2-day event held on campus at Mississippi State University to provide training and recertification for termite technicians, pest control company owners and managers and other members of Mississippi’s structural pest control industry.

In this one-hour course, learn about wood destroying organisms and their management including termites, carpenter ants, carpenter bees, wood boring beetles, and wood decaying fungi. Price: $20/$40

Liquid termiticides traditionally contained repellent insecticides, but non-repellent active ingredients like fipronil have improved treatments by making it harder for termites to detect and avoid treated soil. However, a study by Dr. Thomas Chouvenc reveals that fipronil's faster kill rate may establish a "death zone" that repels termites, potentially affecting treatment efficacy.

New BugBytes episode, "Ant Amputations, Termite Death Zones, and New Cockroach Control Tools with Special Guest Sara Cromwell," is now available online.

Termites threaten historic buildings worldwide, making effective pest control crucial. This article reviews termite treatment at iconic sites like the Statue of Liberty and the Tzu-Su temple. Using bait stations proved successful, with significant reductions in termite activity achieved within months. The study highlights the challenges and successes of managing these infestations.

The HUD-NPMA 99a and HUD-NPMA 99b forms have been extended with an updated expiration date of 07-31-2027. Alll prior versions of these forms are now expired and should no longer be used.