Six months ago, we completed work at the O.K. Corral ®:

Now, beginning Tuesday, December 1, our next phase of insect eradication will take place from December 1-3 at The Bird Cage Theater, which back in the 1880s was once referred to in an article by The New York Times as “the wildest, roughest, wickedest honky tonk between Basin Street and the Barbary Coast.”

Assisting us with this project is Larry Riggs, Technical Fumigation Director for Ensystex and a self-described “Old West’ history buff. Larry will be monitoring the fumigation with state of the art Zythor Gas Fumigant and equipment manufactured by Spectros Inc.

The Bird Cage job has been measured as a 110,000 cubic foot structure. The infestation of western drywood termites are among the nuisance insects we will be eliminating, and we expect to have everything done within 72 hours.

According to reports, the Bird Cage Theater served as a theater, saloon, gambling hall and reportedly even a brothel over 120 years ago. A rough and tumble establishment in the Old West, 26 deaths occurred there during the eight years it was open. Historic figures such as Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday were among those that spent time at the Bird Cage Theater.

Have a Great Thanksgiving, Everyone! The Mousecar is riding around with his windows down, looking for more friends on Facebook (Truly Nolen Mousecar) and tweeps on Twitter (@TrulyNolen) – interested?

Barry “The Bug Guy”

As termite season is upon us and the increasing abundance of rain out west is causing more activity than ever, I thank our friends in California at KMIR NBC 6 for allowing me to tell Palm Springs and Palm Desert viewers Tuesday September 16 during the 9 a.m. Pacific hour how to combat termites and steps you can take to get ahead of the curve in terms of protection. Their website is www.kmir6.com.

Truly Nolen has joined the Web 2.0 Social Media age. We are proud to announce that we recently launched a Facebook page for the company’s iconic figure, the Truly Nolen Mousecar.

The Mousecar presently has over 30 friends and more and we’re excited that more people are reaching out to him to view the things he does on a daily basis. Whether it’s uploading videos of old Tom & Jerry cartoons, or showcasing his family history in a photo gallery, or showing his best work in commercials, or even editing his complex profile information, the Mousecar is excited to be able to interact with his fans in this subtle way.

To become friends with the Mousecar, we invite you to visit www.facebook.com and then once you are logged in, type in Truly Nolen Mousecar in the Search field on the top right of the screen. When the Mousecar pops up, click on “Add as Friend”, and within 24 hours, you will be added to his list.

In addition to this creation, I recently stumbled upon some footage of a Truly Nolen Technician’s first day on the job and his Mouse-Cam captured something quite amazing on film. Did this really happen? Or is it an elaborate hoax? You be the judge – visit
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CE2SGTh46Vk.

I’m now 1-1 in my college football selections, as the Alabama State Hornets were blown out by Bethune Cookman. I’ll pick the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in an upset over the Virginia Tech Hokies Saturday September 13.

Be safe, Stay Dry, and hope you all have a buzzing day. Look forward to any feedback you have on the Mousecar’s Facebook page or to what Mouse-Cam captured!

Barry The Bug Guy

With 3 active storms in the Atlantic Ocean, there probably has never been a better time to discuss my Hurricane Pest Prevention Plan, and I thank our friends at WFOR CBS 4 for allowing me to tell South Florida viewers Friday September 5 during the 7 a.m. hour how to be prepared and keep insects out following a storm. Their website is www.cbs4.com.

Most people probably don’t realize that there are 2,600 known termite species worldwide and 50 species within the United States. Anytime they arrive on the scene, termites are a homeowner’s worst nightmare. With active hurricanes and tropical storms bringing excessive rain throughout the country, termite activity is likely to be at an all-time high.

Because we understand the trepidation homeowners experience when it comes to any insects, let alone termites, our staff recently created a Total Termite Protection Program, which will provide peace of mind and guaranteed protection against all types of termites.

For consumers who shop around before making a decision, they will find that most companies require separate contracts and treatment plans for each type of termite, which can prove to be time-consuming and expensive for a homeowner.

I don’t usually use this space to talk about our company, but I can proudly say that our TTP Program is the ‘gold standard’ in termite protection, combining a variety of control techniques into a single, comprehensive and effective treatment program.

With a shrinking supply of forests and a wetter than normal autumn on the horizon, more and more termites can be expected to turn to homes as a food source. As a result, the termite’s negative impact on the urban environment is most often described in economic terms, such as expenditures for damage and repairs and preventative treatment costs.

Termites cause an estimated $6 billion dollars in property damage in the U.S. annually. By the time a homeowner discovers they have termites, they will most likely have about $7,900 in damage to their home.

For more information about the TTP Program, visit www.trulynolen.com and click on Total Termite Protection.

By the way, I’m off to a 1-0 start in my college football selections. This week, although they are coming off a tough loss, I am going to take the Alabama State Hornets over Bethune Cookman Saturday September 6.

Be safe, Stay Dry, and hope you all had a buzzing Labor Day.

Barry The Bug Guy