'Super Termite' Infestation Confirmed in Jacksonville, Florida.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Pest Control Operator Relies on Termidor Termite Control to Eradicate Formosan Termite Infestation in Local Residence

Formosan termites were found for the first time in Jacksonville last week, and are responsible for significant damages to a 7 year old, upscale home. McCall Service, Inc., the local pest management company that discovered the infestation, has alerted county officials that this aggressive termite species has now become established in this Northern Florida region. McCall Service treated the infested home with Termidor Termite Control, an undetectable liquid treatment.

"Formosans must be treated more aggressively than native termites, but I'm extremely confident that Termidor is capable of wiping out even the most voracious Formosan infestation," said David Cooksey, co-owner of McCall Service. "There are University of Hawaii field/laboratory tests that demonstrate this fact: In Hawaii, where Formosans are the most economically important pest due to the damage they cause, Termidor has provided outstanding control."

"Here in Florida, we've have a terrific track record with Termidor and I expect this Formosan treatment to be another success story to add to the list," said Cooksey, adding that McCall Service will continue to monitor the situation to ensure eradication of this potentially disastrous pest.

The Formosan termite has been called the Super termite because of its large colonies and its ability to consume vast amounts of wood in a relatively short time. Once established, Formosan termites have never been eradicated from an area. Termidor's unique action, known as the "Transfer Effect(TM)" utilizes the social nature of termites to eliminate populations in three months or less, up to six times faster than bait systems. The aggressive, heightened-social nature of Formosans actually allows the Transfer Effect to spread Termidor quickly and effectively throughout Formosan termite colonies.

While active Formosan termite infestations are currently found in only 11 states, the species causes nearly half of total annual termite damage in the U.S. - up to $1 billion in property damage each year. Formosan termites are responsible for $300 million annually for control and repair costs in New Orleans alone and are considered the single most economically important insect pest in the state of Hawaii.

State officials in Gainesville are tracking the movement of the Formosans. Statewide Formosan termites have been found in Hallandale, Orlando, Pensacola, Tampa, Palm Beach, Tallahassee and two weeks ago in Cape Coral.

Termidor, with the active ingredient, fipronil, is the world's most effective termite control, eliminating 100 percent of termites in three months or less. Termidor has provided the longest control on all tests at the required USDA Forest Service trials at labeled rates, which no other termiticide can claim. It has consistently shown exceptional results in more than 1.5 million homes treated throughout the United States since its launch in March 2000.

Termidor is a registered trademark and the "Transfer Effect" is a trademark of BASF. "100% control in three months or less" assumes a full application of Termidor following labeled directions. Termidor is not currently registered for use in New York.