Posted at 1:57 a.m., Sunday, July 1, 2007
UH offering free termite information seminars
Advertiser Staff
HONOLULU – The Termite Project of the University of Hawai'i at Manoa's College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources will conduct a series of free public information seminars in July and August:i Thursday, July 12 – 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Mililani High School
i Thursday, July 26 – 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Moanalua High School
i Wednesday, Aug. 8 – 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Windward Community College
Registration is required for those interested in attending. Contact information to register is as follows:
i Mililani High School – call 622-1634 or visit the website http://wahcs.leilehua.k12.hi.us/
i Moanalua High School – call 837-8466 or visit the website www.macsa.k12.hi.us/
i Windward Community College – call the Community School for Adults at 235-7433 or visit the website http://ocet.wcc.hawaii.edu/free.htm
Homeowners who register to attend will learn interesting facts about these wood-eating insects, including termite identification and biology, and gain tips on how to prevent and control them from UH termite expert Dr. Julian Yates. Participants will also be able to ask and get answers to questions regarding termites and their homes.
The UH Termite Project: Educate to Eradicate program addresses research, extension and instruction, and brings UH scientists together with the community in an effort to control termite damage to residences and public buildings. Termites are a serious problem throughout Hawai'i with costs to Hawai'i residents estimated to exceed $100 million annually to control and repair termite damage.
For more information about termites and UH research projects, visit www2.hawaii.edu/~entomol. The website offers information on the various termite species found in Hawai'i, termite education in Hawai'i's public schools, as well as a homeowner's guide with tips on protecting your home and downloadable reference materials.
