That swarm of insects that just flew by may want to eat your house. It's termite season, says Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson. "Now is the time to take protective action to avoid costly damage. This swarming season appears to be more active, perhaps because of last year's substantial rainfall." ...more

March 11, 2009

McKenzie Pest and Termite Inc., now celebrating its 21st year, announces that after two years of development it has launched a lawn program. Against the pest control industry's obsession with harsh chemicals and NPK ratings alone, McKenzie's Lawn Program custom blends organic activators with synthetics to effectively enhance your lawns visual appeal while simultaneously rectifying pest, weed, crab-grass and thatch issues fast and naturally. "Our approach is different because lawn industry standards don't satisfy," said McKenzie Pest and Termite Vice President Cody McKenzie. "People want their lawn to have that luscious, vibrant and healthy green and now they can finally have it." ...more

January 11, 2009

Susan Mays bought a house more than two years ago and made it a homeless shelter for women and children, relying on faith that it would work out. Her faith is being tested as she tries to hold off foreclosure almost five months after losing her job and the income that helped support the Amen Outreach Ministry Shelter for Women and Children. ...more

December 31, 2008

It is curtains for termites munching their way through Hillsborough High School. ...more

December 25, 2008

It is curtains for termites munching their way through Hillsborough High School. That really huge, tent covering the historical school, at 5000 N. Central Ave., will be filled with gas to terminate the destructive insects. The building's last termite tenting was nearly nine years ago. With school closed for winter break, now seemed the perfect time to tackle what is a weeklong project, school officials said. ...more

December 23, 2008

The expressions and comments from the hundreds of people waiting in line for Thursday's Job Fair were unmistakable. ...more

September 19, 2008

Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson is urging residents to take the time to investigate companies they may be considering for termite protection. ...more

July 9, 2008

For weeks, it appeared three warehouses were being built on a residential stretch of South Lois Avenue. ...more

February 9, 2008

You may think the holiday sales are done, but Inland Homes still is offering home buyers a deal. ...more

January 6, 2008

How bad has the termite problem been in a stretch of quaint shops along Village Boulevard on historical Johns Pass? ...more

December 4, 2007