LINCOLN, Neb. — The Machacek and Fullerton families of Lincoln, Neb., recently received the surprise of a lifetime. While being whisked away to a vacation in Paris, their home was bulldozed and rebuilt by the team and volunteers of “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.” With the help on Lincolnland Exterminating and Premise® Termite Control, the construction of the new home included a termite treatment to keep out these unwanted houseguests.
With only six days to construct the new home, the whole community worked together to create a place in which the Machacek and Fullertons could be proud. When it was time for a termite prevention treatment, the Extreme Makeover team had to look no further than Leroy Hawk and his team at Lincolnland Exterminating.
The tight construction schedule meant the Lincolnland team was working in the early morning, treating the structure using Premise for Eastern subterranean termites. Premise wettable powder was used throughout the house, garage and basement.
“We chose Premise for the treatment because we wanted to use a product that would already be working when the family returned from Paris,” says Hawk. “Premise begins working quickly and lasts the long haul.”
The families returned to their new termite-protected home on November 3, where thousands of community members welcomed them.
“We were thrilled to be a part of the Extreme Makeover project,” says Hawk. “Not only was it a great opportunity to give back to our neighbors, but it gave us the chance to work together as a community for a good cause.”
The episode featuring the Machacek and Fullerton family home aired January 7 on ABC. For more information, visit www.abc.com.