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# Bug Bites

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### Invisible Biting Bug Syndrome (IBBS)

Posted by askthebugman ⋅ April 1, 2012 ⋅ 1,194 Comments

I said before that Invisible Biting Bug Syndrome (IBBS) is reaching epic numbers. I have received a half dozen emails in the last week from people suffering from this, and I am not a doctor! I believe, after looking at this for many years that I have an idea what the problem is. I am … Continue reading →

### Drywood Termites

Posted by askthebugman ⋅ November 17, 2011 ⋅ 23 Comments

Drywood termites are a major wood destroying insect that cost consumers many millions of dollars in damage and control. One estimate suggested Californians spend $250 million dollars a year on this insect. For many years the primary method of controlling drywood termites was to use sulfuryl fluoride (Vikane) as a fumigant. The house had to … Continue reading →

### Home Inspections

Posted by askthebugman ⋅ November 11, 2011 ⋅ 15 Comments

If you own a home, it is a good idea to hire an independent professional pest inspection service at some point. The home should be inspected for all wood destroying insects, including subterranean and drywood termites, long-horned wood borers, metallic wood borers, powder post beetles, bostrichid beetles, anobiid beetles, wood boring weevils, carpenter ants, acrobat … Continue reading →

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