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* Beyond Pesticides/National Coalition Against the Misuse of Pesticides
701 E St. S.E., Washington, D.C. 20003
(202) 543-5450
https://www.ncamp.org
Offers two free packets on alternative methods for treating drywood and subterranean termites.
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* Bio-Integral Resource Center
P.O. Box 7414, Berkeley, CA 94707
(510) 524-2567
https://www.birc.org
Nonprofit organization that promotes least-toxic pest management. Sells reprints of articles ($6 each) on environmentally safe pest-control methods, including several that discuss termites.
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* Extension Toxicology Network (EXTOXNET)
https://ace.orst.edu/info/extoxnet
Web site managed by five universities has extensive scientific fact sheets on specific pesticides.
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* Los Angeles County Agricultural Commissioner
(626) 575-5471
Call to report incidents of pesticide illness.
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* National Pest Control Assn.
8100 Oak St., Dunn Loring, VA 22027
(703) 573-8330
https://www.pestworld.org
National trade organization’s Web site has information for homeowners on pest control, and discussion forums where you can leave questions to be answered by a member.
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* National Pesticide Telecommunications Network
(800) 858-PEST (7378)
https://ace.orst.edu/info/nptn
This telephone hotline based at Oregon State University, available seven days a week, provides science-based answers to questions about pesticides.
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* Pest Control Operators of California
3031 Beacon Blvd., West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 372-4363
https://www.pcoc.org
Nonprofit trade group that seeks to improve industry standards and educate consumers. Members distribute free brochures on termites, including “So You’ve Just Had a Termite Inspection.”
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* Structural Pest Control Board
1418 Howe Ave, Suite 18, Sacramento, CA 95825
(916) 263-2540 or (800) 737-8188
https://www.dca.ca.gov/pestboard
Licenses and regulates pest-control companies and handles consumer complaints. Free brochures include “Fumigation for Pest Control” and “Structural Pest Control Inspections.” For $2, will mail a copy of inspection reports and completion notices filed on your property within the past two years.
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* UC Statewide Integrated Pest Management Project
https://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu
Promotes natural pest control and long-term prevention.
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* USDA Forest Service Southern Research Station
101A G.T. Thames Drive, Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 320-3859
https://www.srs.fs.fed.us/termites
Conducts research for the federal government. Write or call for data on studies of termiticides used to treat subterranean termites.
Alternative Treatments
Call for a referral to a local pest-control company.
* BioLogic (nematodes)
P.O. Box 177, Willow Hill, PA 17271
(717) 349-2789
https://www.biologicco.com
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* EcoScience Corporation (Bio-Blast fungus)
10 Alvin Court, E. Brunswick, NJ 08816
(732) 432-8200
https://www.ecosci.com
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* Etex, Ltd. (Electro-Gun)
3200 Polaris Ave., Suite 9, Las Vegas, NV 89102
(800) 543-5651
https://www.etex-ltd.com
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* Tallon Termite and Pest Control (liquid nitrogen, Power Plant)
123 W. Torrance Blvd., Suite 203, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
(310) 376-0249
https://www.tallontermite.com
(Only company that uses nitrogen)
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* TPE Associates (heat)
P.O. Box 9404, Brea, CA 92822
(800) 873-2912
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