Are There Termites in that Mulch?
March 10, 2006
Today's gorgeous weather got me thinking about being outdoors, getting a start on spring yard chores and then I got one more email warning me about Formosan Termites in mulch. I've received a ridiculous number of them over the past week or so. Perhaps someone has sent it to you, as well.
It's Not True.
The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry issued a press release about this rumor, saying that a quarantine was put in place last fall to keep Formosan termites from spreading. They also said that they are being inundated with calls about the rumors.
Snopes.com is one of the websites that de-bunks urban legends. Snopes hasn't let me down in this case, either. Read their take on the Formosan termite rumor.
I don't think I've ever gotten an email like the Formosan termite one that was real or true. I can't believe how many people I know forward this stuff just in case it's true. It takes a very short time to look it up on Snopes or even in Google to check it out. Take a moment to verify the information before passing it on.
I promise you will never get an email from me like this unless it has been thoroughly verified by me.
I will say that spending a little time on these urban legend sites is entertaining. It's amazing what kinds of things we will tell one another. Check out DarwinAwards.com for a little light reading. DarwinAwards are actually true, but they've included internet hoaxes as well.
Too nice a day to spend on the internet, though. Go outside!
(C) 2006 Susan Pruden.
A lifetime Maryland resident, Susan Pruden has the ideal foundation for selling and buying homes. After 8 years working in just about every facet of the mortgage industry, and several years with her own company specializing in marketing for real estate agents, Susan got her real estate license in 1994. Susan has earned several industry awards. The CENTURY 21 Quality Service Pinnacle Award is based on reviews from Susan's clients and is earned by a very small percentage of agents. She has earned that coveted recognition since 2012
Two others were awarded by the Prince George's Association of REALTORS®. The Distinguished Sales Associate of the Year Award is based on a mixture of community involvement, association involvement and real estate education and designations. The other, the Distinguished Service Award, is for "exceptional meritorious service."
Susan is involved in her local community. She was named Cheverly Volunteer of the Year in 2018, even having June 25th designated "Susan Pruden Day" in the Town of Cheverly. She is also a Commissioner on the Prince George's County Historic Preservation Commission and President of the Cheverly American Legion Auxiliary.
Susan Pruden has lived in Cheverly lived with her husband, Joseph, for almost 30 years.
