By Kevin Brasler of Washington Consumers' Checkbook January 14 at 8:00 AM

Because we share our world with a mind-boggling number and variety of creepy crawlies, its almost inevitable that at some point youll be sharing your home with some of them. When it happens, you want them out now.

If youre ready to call in an exterminator, choose carefully: In a study of 88 local operators, Checkbook.org found big company-to-company differences when it asked area consumers to rate pest-control services they had used. Of the 88 companies, 12 were rated superior overall by 90 percent or more of their customers Checkbook surveyed, but 17 companies got such favorable ratings from only 50 percent or fewer of their surveyed customers.

Companies lowest ratings resulted from doing work that didnt solve the problem, but Checkbook also receives many complaints about companies failing to show up for appointments, sloppiness, alarmist termite inspections that lead to unnecessary work, inept inspections that fail to detect infestations and salespeople who push expensive, unnecessary annual contracts.

Youll also want to compare costs. Checkbooks mystery shoppers found large price differences. For example, to treat a house for cockroaches, some companies would charge less than $165 with a 90-day period of free follow-up while other companies would charge more than $270 with no free follow-up.

No matter what type of pest problem you have, dont assume you have to pay more to get good critter control; Checkbook found no relationship between price and quality. Some highly rated companies charge low prices, and some poorly rated companies charge high prices.

What needs to be done to solve your pest problem depends on whats bugging you. What follows is advice on what to consider when hiring an exterminator for the most common types of household pest problems.

If you must resort to chemical warfare, check labels for proper safety precautions and find out about possible health effects. If you use a professional, have the company provide a copy of the label from the pesticides they will use, determine up front how long the house must be vacated after application and how long the chemicals will be potent, be skeptical about safety claims, and insist that the company follow safety precautions.

Rodents, roaches, ants and stinging insects

Before you seek professional exterminating help, consider what you can do to remedy the problem. You can prevent or control most household pest problems by taking a few general steps: Cut off access to foods; keep your home as clean as possible (good luck, parents!); reduce or eliminate excess moisture; and seal cracks and other entry points. In addition to these preventive measures, you can place baits and traps and use sprays to rein in minor or moderate infestations. Doing what you can on your own usually will spare you the expense of hiring an exterminator and lessen the risk of exposure to pesticides that could harm your family or pets.

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Perth, Western Australia (PRWEB) January 12, 2015

Founded in Perth, Western Australia 5 years ago, Anahata Technologies Pty Ltd specializes in the design, implementation and maintenance of customized ICT solutions. It delivers its products to clients in Australia and Continental Europe.

The Hire & Rental Industry has long been faced with challenges in the management and coordination of operations. This has hindered the smooth delivery of products and services due to challenges faced in maintain inventory properly. Often, the software that is available in the market in expensive and prone to the occasional breakdown. Anahata has made a foray into the market to deliver cost-effective and affordable software that is reliable and easy to maintain. Customers benefit from improved revenues and enhanced profitability.

Anahata has adopted a customer-focused approach in delivering its products and services. This enables customers to get involved in the development stage of the software design. It also ensures that the final product is customized to meet the needs and requirements of the customer. Conversely, the firm ensures quality control through continuous testing and integration of the software.

The firm has embarked on partnerships with reputable and like-mended software vendors to deliver turnkey solutions that are seamlessly integrated with existing systems. These technologies offered include infrastructure, hosting, mobility, RFID scanning and barcode printing.

For more details, visit the company website at http://www.anahata-it.com.au

About Anahata Technologies Pty Ltd Founded in Perth, Western Australia in 2010 by Pablo Rodriguez Pina, Anahata Technologies Pty Ltd is an Australian privately owned software development company specializing in the analysis, design, implementation and support of cost-effective, custom built software applications.

Anahatas preferred delivery approach is an iterative, agile, customer centric software development process where business analysts and developers work with the customers to gather requirements and an understanding of the current business processes, and to design and deliver a software solution that not only meets the businesss needs, but also is desgiend to improve business productivity.

During development, a continuous integration process allows customers to test the application regularly as it is being built. Upon implementation, customers staff are trained on the usage of the new system.

A key target for software developed by Anahata is quality. Quality is achieved by leveraging agile processes and tools, where customers can engage in the development process to define the scope of development iterations, tasks and prioritize goals.

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Worried You May Have Termites?

You should be. According to the CSIRO one in three Australian homes will end up with termites. The statistics are even worse for Brisbane where the climate is warm and humid (perfect for termites).

Termites (sometimes known as white ants) cause $1 billion damage to Australian homes each year. That's more than storm and fire damage!

Although they are tiny creatures, a single colony can contain 7 million termites. It's not uncommon for termites to inflict $100,000 in damage to your home in just a few months. And demolish an entire home in just 2 years. Alarmingly, termite damage is often not covered by insurance.

Hi, my name is Joshua Stephen but my clients call me 'The Termite Man'. I've designed this website to help you be absolutely sure your home in Brisbane is safe from termites.

Have you noticed some rotting timber around doorways or the base of your walls? Can you see spotting (small dots) on your walls, or mud trails in or around your house? Have you suddenly noticed a swarm of winged ants?

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Perth, Western Australia (PRWEB) January 11, 2015

Anahata Technologies Pty Ltd is a privately owned Australian company established in 2010 at Perth in Western Australia. It specializes in the design, development and support of tailor-made software applications. The software are easy to use and affordable.

The Clothing Industry is highly competitive and requires smart software technologies for the purpose of retailing and distribution. Stock control must be tracked at all times. However, the apps available have proved expensive to acquire and maintain. Small and medium scale enterprises have been forced to look elsewhere for alternatives. It has given Anahata the opportunity to make a foray into the market and deliver affordable, durable and efficient software. The smaller businesses are now able to operate under more profitable conditions.

Anahata is a MYOB Developer Partner and Certified Oracle Partner. The firm adheres to quality by adopting manual code and web-based review processes. In doing so, it delivers excellent software that increases revenue for its customers.

The clients staff are trained to use the software in order to ensure the efficient use of the new application. They are also able to make requests for enhancements by logging into the system.

Other services offered by Anahata to its clients include SEO, content writing and email marketing.

For more information, visit the official company website at http://www.anahata-it.com.au and learn about the available options.

About Anahata Technologies Pty Ltd

Founded in Perth, Western Australia in 2010 by Pablo Rodriguez Pina, Anahata Technologies Pty Ltd is an Australian privately owned software development company specializing in the analysis, design, implementation and support of cost-effective, custom built software applications.

Anahatas preferred delivery approach is an iterative, agile, customer centric software development process where business analysts and developers work with the customers to gather requirements and an understanding of the current business processes, and to design and deliver a software solution that not only meets the businesss needs, but also is desgiend to improve business productivity.

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Perth, Western Australia (PRWEB) January 08, 2015

Anahata Technologies Pty Ltd was incorporated in 2010 as a privately owned software development company in Perth, Western Australia. It concentrates on the development, implementation and support of customized ICT solutions for various sectors.

The Stock Feed Industry has become increasingly competitive because of the large number of suppliers in the market. In order to gain an advantage over the competition, businesses must be able to deliver fresh produce to ensure the healthy diet of farm animals. With the current software available in the market, the Stock Feed businesses are prone to errors in stock control and distribution. Conversely, the existing software is expensive. The small and medium scale enterprises face challenges acquiring such apps because of their prices. Anahata has made a foray into the market to fill the void left by apps that are difficult to procure and maintain by offering an affordable alternative that is versatile and reliable.

Anahata delivers excellent quality software by merging tools and processes that enable clients to get involved in the development of the software. Staff is also trained on how to operate the app so that they can use it efficiently.

Conversely, the firm has embarked on partnerships with reliable software vendors to provide turnkey solutions in the fields of mobility, hosting and RFID scanning.

For more information, visit the company website at http://www.anahata-it.com.au

About Anahata Technologies Pty Ltd

Founded in Perth, Western Australia in 2010 by Pablo Rodriguez Pina, Anahata Technologies Pty Ltd is an Australian privately owned software development company specializing in the analysis, design, implementation and support of cost-effective, custom built software applications.

Anahatas preferred delivery approach is an iterative, agile, customer centric software development process where business analysts and developers work with the customers to gather requirements and an understanding of the current business processes, and to design and deliver a software solution that not only meets the businesss needs, but also is desgiend to improve business productivity.

During development, a continuous integration process allows customers to test the application regularly as it is being built. Upon implementation, customers staff are trained on the usage of the new system.

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Perth, Western Australia (PRWEB) January 07, 2015

Anahata Technologies Pty Ltd was established 4 years ago in Western Australia as privately owned software developed company. It focuses on the analysis, improvement and implementation of efficient tailor-made applications.

The Aged Care Industry has evolved over time. However, persistent challenges of management and administration in care services have been hampered by the lack of a consistently organized approach. Despite there being software available for this sector, the apps are expensive and often unreliable. The small and medium scale businesses cannot afford to invest in software that is priced out of their reach. However, Anahata has ventured into the market to offer affordable and customized ICT solutions that ensure proper management and control within the targeted institutions. The apps are reliable and durable.

Anahata employs a versatile approach in rendering services to its customers. The software supplied is of the highest quality and consists of flexible processes and tools that incorporate customer input during development. This allows for the full customization in order to cater for the needs and requirements of customers.

The firm also delivers cross-platform ICT solutions developed with open source technology. Open standards are thus adhered to making the apps stable, secure and compatible. The customers benefit from a significant reduction in upfront and ongoing licensing fees.

For additional details, visit the company website at http://www.anahata-it.com.au

About Anahata Technologies Pty Ltd

Founded in Perth, Western Australia in 2010 by Pablo Rodriguez Pina, Anahata Technologies Pty Ltd is an Australian privately owned software development company specializing in the analysis, design, implementation and support of cost-effective, custom built software applications.

Anahatas preferred delivery approach is an iterative, agile, customer centric software development process where business analysts and developers work with the customers to gather requirements and an understanding of the current business processes, and to design and deliver a software solution that not only meets the businesss needs, but also is desgiend to improve business productivity.

During development, a continuous integration process allows customers to test the application regularly as it is being built. Upon implementation, customers staff are trained on the usage of the new system.

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We know your house is your most valuable asset. That's why we specialise in termite control. In fact, we're passionate about it.

We know how to find termites and how to get rid of them so that you can rest assured that your most valuable asset is protected.

You may be surprised to know that the annual cost of subterranean termite damage in Australia is estimated to be greater than that of fires, storms and floods combined.

And this isn't covered by your home insurance.

Our termite experts can recommend an appropriate termite management program to not only rid your home of these destructive pests, but more importantly, to ensure that your home remains protected from future attack.

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According to the American Science Dictionary, a termite is a soft-bodied, pale insect in the order Isopteran that lives in large colonies and feeds on wood. They can also cause extensive damage to homes and buildings.

If you think you have those pesky termites in your home or office, perhaps local resident Carl Vince, owner of Mountain View Termite Inc., can be of assistance.

Vince has several years of expertise in dealing with the nasty insects.

In 1996, he worked for a Pest Control business as a crewman. He later took and passed the State License Exam and earned a Branch 3 Termite Inspector License. Through years of valuable experience, Vince decided to open his own business and took an Operators exam. He operated a very successful Termite Inspection company in Riverside up until 2006.

The economy was so bad, its taken a toll on us, said Vince. Since we were doing 98 percent escrow certification/ real estate transaction, business slowed way down.

Vince, a Yucaipa resident opened a smaller business in Yucaipa. Along with his wife Libbie, 13 year-old son CJ and part-time employee Zach Riddell, they operate Mountain View Termite Inc.

Libbie said the family move to Yucaipa a few years back has been a good one.

I really enjoy working and living in Yucaipa and this community, said Libbie. Weve been active in Little League baseball and volunteering at my sons school. Its a good place.

The friendly family-run business encourages termite prevention and regular home maintenance. Vince suggests ways which homeowners can prevent termite infestations.

Since termites are attracted to moisture, avoid moisture accumulation near your homes foundation. Divert water away with properly functioning downspouts, gutters and splash blocks. Reduce humidity in crawl spaces with proper ventilation. Prevent shrubs, vines and other vegetation from growing over and covering vents.

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Termite Colony Information

The Eastern Subterranean Termite is the variety thats prevalent in the New England Area. The termite colony lives underground with a queen and king, which can live up to 25 years. The termite colony consists mainly of termite workers, which are responsible for the termite damage and can number around 500,000. Termite Soldiers with large dark orange colored heads and strong jaws (mandibles), protect the termite queen, king and termite workers from predators like carpenter ants and other ant species. There are only a couple thousand termite soldiers in a colony, but termite workers can quickly change into soldiers when needed for defense. Termite workers travel daily from the wood they are eating to the main termite colony underground by routes known as mud tubes. Termite activity usually goes unnoticed until the termite damage to the wood is discovered during a buyers home inspection or by an inspection from a trained pest control technician.If termites go unnoticed in your home for a period of years, the cost of the wood repair is usually much greater than the cost of a professional termite treatment to eliminate the termite colony from the structure.

Termite Swarmers

The most common way homeowners discover they have a termite problem is when they notice thousands of termite swarmers pouring out of their wall in the spring time to mate. Termites usually swarm in the New England area during a two month period from April till May. It's usually on a warm humid day in April or May and can continue for a few weeks until all the termite swarmers have left the underground colony. These female and male termite swarmers are produced by the termite Queen when the colony reaches maturity. They are gathered up by the termite workers in stages and pushed into the most recently used tunnels being used by the workers from the colony to the food source (wood). The workers leave the ends of the tunnels and continue eating the wood and the termite swarmers leave the tunnels and head for any light source. If this swarms happens during the night and a light is left on inside your home, the termite swarmers will mistake the inside of your house for the outside and the swarm will be all over your floor. After they swarm from your foundation or walls, the swarmers will start shedding their wings. They do this so they can mate. They then try to get back into the ground to start new termite colonies. If they accomplish this before they dry-out they can live as new Kings and Queens for 25 30 years producing up to 500,000 more workers. Finding a pile of dead termites or loose wings is a sure sign that termite workers are active somewhere in the structure.

Termite Swarmer Identification

What do termite swarmers look like? Termite Swarmer with wings dropped off To the untrained eye, termite swarmers may appear to be flying ants, but two things will distinguish them from flying ants. The main difference between termite swarmers and flying ants is the following. The termite body is dark brown or black colored, straight antennae and a one piece body (Ants have 3 segments to their body). Also, you may notice whitish, clear wings on the floor which have been dropped off by the termite swarmers before mating (carpenter ant swarmers retain their brownish wings and have elbowed antennae andare much larger).

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by Mike Potter, Extension Entomologist University of Kentucky College of Agriculture

Entomology departments often receive more calls about termites than any other household insect. Subterranean termites are serious pests, whose control is best left to professionals. Termites and termite management services can be confusing, however, and there are more options available today than ever before. Some of the most common termite questions raised by homeowners are answered below.

NOTE: The answers contained in this publication are based on conditions and regulations as they exist in Kentucky, USA. Timing of termite appearance and regulatory/legal considerations may be different in your local area. You may also wish to consult your local cooperative extension agency or government department about specific recommendations for your area.

Q: Why worry about termites?

A: Termites cause billions of dollars in damage each year. They primarily feed on wood, but also damage paper, books, insulation, and even swimming pool liners and filtration systems. Termites can injure living trees and shrubs, but more often are a secondary invader of woody plants already in decline. While buildings may become infested at any time, termites are of particular importance when buying or selling a home since a termite inspection/infestation report is normally a condition of sale. Besides the monetary impact, thousands of winged termites emerging inside one's home are an emotionally trying experience not to mention the thought of termites silently feasting on one's largest investment.

Q: Why are infestations often discovered during March - May?

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