Resources

L.A. Times Archives

Oct. 17, 1999 12 AM PT

* 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.

* 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.

* Extension Toxicology Network (EXTOXNET)

https://ace.orst.edu/info/extoxnet

Web site managed by five universities has extensive scientific fact sheets on specific pesticides.

* Los Angeles County Agricultural Commissioner

(626) 575-5471

Call to report incidents of pesticide illness.

* 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.

* 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.

* 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.”

* 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.

* UC Statewide Integrated Pest Management Project

https://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu

Promotes natural pest control and long-term prevention.

* 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