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they are more likely to remain and feed in COVID-19 and Pest
that area.
Mulch recommendations. Keep mulch Control Companies
several inches away from the house NPMA recognizes the need for our
foundation. Never allow mulch to cover members to have accurate information
windowsills or to contact house siding. as it relates to the Coronavirus. The most
Watch wood chip mulch for signs of accurate information is from the CDC.
activity if termites are present in your NPMA will update this page regularly so
area. If you suspect termite activity, save to your favorites for easy access.
contact several professional termite They will make every attempt to provide
control services for inspections and CDC recommended actions and updates as
estimates. Termite treatment is best left this continues to unfold. At the link below
to professionals experienced in the various you’ll find preparedness documents and
methods of termite control. Take your commonly asked questions that you may
time. Do not be rushed or pressured into wish to consider.
a hasty decision. Termites work slowly and https://npmapestworld.org/member-
your house will not be ruined overnight. center/coronavirus-update/
Deal with reliable firms and get several
inspections, opinions and estimates.
By Donald R. Lewis, Extension
Entomologist, Iowa State University
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