VERNAL An award-winning real estate broker has been stripped of his license by state regulators and fined for forging termite inspection records and other documents needed to obtain Federal Housing Administration loans.

The Utah Real Estate Commission revoked Kyle David Ashworth's broker license earlier this month and ordered him to pay a $75,000 fine.

"The commission appreciates the Division of Real Estate for bringing this case for action, despite Mr. Ashworth's attempts to evade regulators," Commission Chairman Kay R. Ashton said in a statement announcing the sanctions.

"Kyle Ashworth's criminal activity was very concerning as a risk to the community, so swift action against his license was necessary," Ashton added.

Ashworth was sentenced in November to serve one month in the Uintah County Jail for his convictions on eight counts of forgery and six counts of communications fraud, all third-degree felonies.

Ashworth, 31, forged the signatures of two developers, as well as the signature of a pest control company owner on documents sent to mortgage lenders to obtain FHA loans for prospective buyers, according to court records filed as part of his guilty plea.

The forgeries took place between February 2011 and September 2012, according to Vernal police, who investigated the case along with the inspector general's office for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Ashworth was initially charged with a combined 53 felony counts of forgery, communications fraud and engaging in a pattern of unlawful activity. As part of a plea deal reached in August, a judge dismissed 38 of those charges at the request of prosecutors.

In 2012, Ashworth was named Coldwell Banker's top sales agent for its affiliate offices in Utah. He is also a recipient of the Uintah Basin Board of Realtors Presidential Award, and for the past two years has been the public face in the Uintah Basin of the Vernal Towne Center a 26-acre retail project being built by Gardner Development, the same firm behind The Gateway in Salt Lake City.

Court records, however, show the forgeries Ashworth committed were all related to residential properties. None of the homes have experienced problems with termites, and all have now undergone "appropriate termite treatment," according to Ashworth's attorney.

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Chicago tops Orkin's 2013 list of bed bug cities for the 2nd year in a row. Bed bugs continue to bite their way across the country. Nearly half the cities on the list rose in number of treatments. Orkin's parent company, Rollins, Inc., ...

ATLANTA, Jan. 16, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Chicago tops the 2013 Bed Bug Cities List, released today by pest control leader Orkin. The Windy City's bed bug problem was serious enough that the City Council passed an ordinance in July 2013 requiring condo associations to have a formal management plan in place for the detection, inspection and treatment of these pests.

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In the South, two major cities had the biggest jumps on the list from 2012 to 2013-- Nashville moved up 17 spots while Charlotte climbed 18 spots. Other cities that made notable leaps up the list include Champaign/Springfield, Ill., Pittsburgh and Greenville/Spartanburg/Asheville, S.C. On the other end of the spectrum, Omaha, Neb., Colorado Springs/Pueblo, Colo., Lexington, Ky. and Buffalo, N.Y. settled into significantly lower spots on the list than last year. Of the five new cities on the list, three are in the Midwest Toledo, Ohio, Peoria, Ill. and Davenport, Iowa/Moline, Ill. New Orleans and Kansas City took the final two spots on the list as new entries. On the east coast, six cities took positions lower on the list, including three cities in New York-- Albany, Buffalo and New York City.

Bed bugs continue to bite their way across the country as evidenced by the more than 20 percent increase in Rollins', Orkin's parent company, bed bug business compared to 2012. The nationwide resurgence of the bed bug population prompted the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to release a joint statement in 2012 advising the public of the emerging health issues associated with bed bugs.

"While studies show that bed bugs do not spread disease, the physical and mental health consequences are well documented and of serious public concern," said Orkin entomologist and Technical Services Director Ron Harrison, Ph.D. "Once bed bugs are inside your home or business, they can reproduce quickly and can travel from place to place in personal belongings and even on people. They can also move from place to place on their own, independently of objects."

Because every bed bug scenario is different, it's important for homeowners to call on a professional who can create a solution tailored to their home's needs.

The list released by Orkin ranks the cities by the number of bed bug treatments Orkin performed from January to December 2013, along with any shift in ranking compared to January to December 2012.

Harrison offers the following tips to homeowners for bed bug prevention:

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Someone asked me if bugs will be out early because of the mild weather and what they should do about it.

As I said in a previous column, you should take time to pest-proof your home in the winter before pest activity starts. Inspect your home or business around the outside and seal or screen any openings where bugs as small as ants can enter. Make sure you dont have any tree branches touching your home or business, as insects will use the branches as an avenue to find openings on the roof.

If you have a pest control service, that is fine, but dont let them spray pesticides unless you have a bug infestation. Spraying pesticides to prevent pests is not a good practice and good companies dont do that.

It is a good time to get your home inspected for termites as they are active all year and will be swarming in four or five weeks if the weather doesnt change much. Make sure whoever you use to inspect is familiar with drywood termites and other wood-destroying insects, as well as with subterranean termites. If you get a termite inspection, try to find an inspector who doesnt do treatments so there isnt any conflict of interest.

If you have a commercial business, all you have to do is keep your facility as clean as possible and pest-proof it as you would your home. If you hire a professional, pick one that will inspect your facility but not use any toxic pesticides unless a severe infestation is present. Believe it or not, all commercial establishments can control their own pests if they want to. I know many business owners cant be bothered doing their own pest control work and that is fine. There are several real-good companies out there to help you.

If you want to do some pest work yourself, then keep a pest control company available in case you get a sudden infestation of some pest. In commercial businesses this occasionally happens as vendors can bring in pests, as can unusual weather and other factors. You dont need anyone just coming in and spraying pesticides along the baseboards. That is not good pest management.

With good common sense and a little knowledge, you can safely and effectively manage pests in your facility, even if its a restaurant, without anyone spraying toxic pesticides.

If you have a hotel or motel, you can actually control bed bugs if they show up. You dont need to pay a fortune to have a room sprayed with toxic pesticides.

Some companies use safe products and try to find one of these companies if you want, but you can do it yourself if you prefer. One problem pest companies have is the rules. They are not allowed to use any products, no matter how safe, unless the products are registered with the New Mexico Department of Agriculture. They cant use such great products as peppermint essential oil because it isnt technically a pesticide. Or grits, even though grits are great at ant control.

However, homeowners and business owners can use anything they want in their home or business, as they wish. The general public has more options on what they can use to manage pests than the pesticide industry does. The industry is basically restricted to pesticides, while you as a homeowner or business owner can use diatomaceous earth, peppermint essential oils, cedar products, grits and many other safe and effective common products.

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The following forms are included in the WDI FX Inspection module.

NPMA-33 Form Official Wood Infestation Inspection Report used by 35 states, published by National Pest Management Association (NPMA)

NPCA-99a Form Subterranean Termite Soil Treatment Builders Guarantee

NPCA-99b Form New Construction Subterranean Termite Soil Treatment

Alabama WDO Form Alabama Wood Destorying Organism Inspection Report, published by Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries.

Arizona WDI Form Arizona Wood Destroying Insect Inspection Report (WDIIR), published by the Arizona Structural Pest Control Commission.

California WDO Form 43M-41, California Wood Destroying Pests and Organisms Inspection Report, published by the California Structural Pest Control Board. 43M-44, California Standard Notice of Work Completed and Not Completed, published by the California Structural Pest Control Board.

Florida WDO Form FL DACS 13645 Form, Florida Wood-Destroying Organisms Inspection Report published by the Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services.

Georgia WDO Form Georgia Wood Infestation Inspection Report, published by the Georgia Structural Pest Control Commission. Georgia Structural Pest Control Commission Exception Form II, published by the Georgia Structural Pest Control Commission.

Hawaii Termite Inspection Form (PC-9), Hawaii Termite Inspection Report, published by the Hawaii Department of Commerce & Consumer Affairs.

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If termite activity is found in your San Diego property stay calm. It will take some time before termites may cause severe damage. Although you should act as soon as possible to avoid any further damage, your building will not collapse overnight. You do have enough time for an informed decision on which termite inspection company is the best and most cost-effective to hire.

Two different type of termites (drywood and subterranean) are found in Southern California, which both need their specific treatment so getting rid of them can be a pretty complex issue. Do not attempt to control an infestation on your own, but use the services of a licensed termite inspector or termite control company. These professional exterminators have access to special tools and specialty products, and are trained in termite treatment procedures to ensure the best protection for your home or commercial building.

You can find reliable exterminators and pest control companies in Chula Vista, Escondido, Carlsbad, Encinitas, Oceanside, Vista, Escondido, Temecula, Ramona and other areas in San Diego county. Numerous companies even offer a free termite inspection. While most work hard to earn your business and will do an excellent job, it is important to do a little bit of homework before you sign a contract. Consider the following guidelines before you hire somebody:

10 Tips To Hire The Right San Diego Termite Inspection Company

Many companies in San Diego and North County, including the following areas, provide free termite inspection:

To find the most effective treatment method at the most cost-effective cost, it may be a good idea to interview 2 or 3 different companies. Keep the 10 tips above in mind so you can make an informed decision!

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Every year between January and July, termites swarm different areas of the country. They start in Florida and work there way up. During these first few months termites are active. But between the months of March to mid June these insects come out in severe swarms. All states are affected to an extent but the farthest northern states like north and South Dakota and Wisconsin do not have any severe swarming. These swarms can be determined by hot weather and rainfall in each individual area.

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They also cause the most damage. They like to eat wood, Dr. Potter said, and they dont differentiate between the wood outside and the wood in your house.

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"Termites are swarming big time this year," said Michael F. Potter, a professor of urban entomology at the University of Kentucky, in Lexington. "Swarming is the way new termite colonies are formed. Thousands of winged insects are vented from an existing colony, they land, their wings fall off, they pair up, excavate a cell in the ground and start making a new colony."

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"The plumbing and the electrical systems were also outdated," he said.

Five years ago, Mr. Zappulla turned those findings over to the Stewarts, who got the seller to make the needed repairs which cost nearly $30,000 before they bought the house for the list price of $305,000.

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Rogersville natives Kenneth Richards, Sr., and his wife Pauline started East Tennessee Pest Control on the corner of Main and Brownlow streets approximately 41 years ago.

What started in a small trailer is now a thriving family business that can handle all of your pest control needs.

My brother, Kenneth Richards, Jr., is vice president and has worked here ever since he was old enough to work, said Pam Manis, daughter and general manager. My dad has turned the day-to-day operations over to us. Both my sisters have worked here. Tina Johnson is focusing on raising her family and Tammy Keirsey is in charge of data processing.

The 13 experienced technicians on staff must pass rigorous certification before they can administer termite and pest control treatments. As a QualityPro Company, East Tennessee Pest Control runs background checks on technicians. Employees must have a clean driving record and pass ongoing drug and alcohol screenings.

As members of the Tennessee, Virginia and National Pest Management Associations, East Tennessee Pest Control is required to have general liability insurance and must keep up with changing laws and regulations, pesticide labeling, and chemical application practices in Virginia and Tennessee.

They offer free inspections for businesses, schools, restaurants and residential customers. If action is necessary, they will present treatment plan options and give you a price for eliminating your problem. You can also elect to have a service contract or renewal for maintaining a pest-free environment once your nuisance is eradicated.

We service some clients that have been with us from the beginning, because of our high quality of work, Manis added. Some of our clients dont have a roach, ant or termite problem, and we service them because they dont want one, they want peace of mind.

East Tennessee Pest Control does a combination of baiting and spraying for termite and pest control. They can do a conventional treatment including drilling the slab and block and applying termiticide and also put a baiting system around the structure that helps them determine if there are termites in the area. If there are, they put in a bait cartridge in the monitor that attracts them. It can kill an entire colony of termites. For rodent control, they will use glue traps in areas where they cant apply chemicals or pellets.

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A thorough, and professional termite inspection of your home is your best defense against damage caused by termites and other wood-destroying organisms.

There is no doubt that fire and weather cause a devastating amount of damage, and each disaster that occurs is highly dramatic and emotional.

Less dramatic--but no less disastrous--is the damage caused by termites. In fact, termites cause more than 750 million dollars in damage every year. That's more than all fires, storms, tornados, earthquakes, and hurricanes combined.

Termites are tough. Determined. Highly efficient. And chances are you'll see no evidence of their work until structural damage has been done.

A trained inspector can spot evidence of even the beginning of an infestation or infection. This allows you, the homeowner, the chance to correct the problem before it becomes too costly.

Termites cause $5 billion in damages in the US every year.

Want to learn more about termites?

Well dig in! We've packed our site with plenty of info on termites. You'll discover that termites are among the greatest of survivors. You'll learn how to spot the signs of a termite infestation You'll see that, even though termites are small, they have huge appetites, and termite damage isa big cost for Americans.

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Mariners Pest Control has 3 types of termite inspections and they are all free!

Mariners Pest Control located in Southern California is a full service structural pest control company. Our services include localized termite treatments, fumigations, and wood replacement for dry rot and termite damage.

Mariners Pest Control is fully bonded and insured and is licensed by the California Structural Pest Control Board.

Our experienced inspectors and technicians will eliminate the hassle in getting your home free from termites.

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