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The Termite Project: Educate to Eradicate offers a series of free termite information seminars for the public.  Seminars are presented in various communities throughout the island of Oahu by UH termite expert Dr. Julian R. Yates, III.

Attendees will learn interesting facts about these wood-eating insects including termite identification and biology, and gain tips on how to prevent and control them. Participants will also be able to ask and get answers to questions regarding termites and their homes.
 

Public Information Seminars:

Summer 2010

  • Wednesday, July 7 - 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at McKinley Community School for Adults, 594-0540
  • Thursday, July 22 - 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Windward Community College (WCC), 235-7433, http://ocet.wcc.hawaii.edu/

Registration is required for those interested in attending, and can be done by contacting: McKinley High School Community School for Adults at 594-0540, and Windward Community College Continuing Education at 235-7433, website: http://ocet.wcc.hawaii.edu/.
 

We look forward to seeing you at an informational seminar. Participation is free, but registration is required and seating is limited. Call the numbers listed above to register.

The UH Termite Project: Educate to Eradicate 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 web site 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.