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(NAPSA)—Consumers can nowchoose from scores of environmen-tally responsible products—hybridcars, energy-efficient light bulbs,termite control…termite control?That’s right, even termite controlcan leave a smaller footprint onthe environment.

To treat subterranean termiteinfestations, homeowners canhave liquid chemicals injected intothe soil around and beneath theirhomes. While treated soil providestermite protection for a finiteamount of time, research showsthat when homeowners considertermite treatment options, theyindicate a high level of concernabout the use of chemicals in andaround their homes and the envi-ronmental implications.1

Termite Control Goes ‘Green’Homeowners are “go ing

green” by selecting an alterna-tive to liquid chemical soil treat-ments—the Sentricon® TermiteColony Elimination System, thefirst termite baiting technology.The premier bait in the SentriconSystem was the first termitetreatment active ingredient to beaccepted for registration underthe EPA’s Reduced Risk PesticideInitiative. The Sentricon Systemis also the only termite controlproduct ever to receive the Presi-dential Green Chemistry Chal-lenge Award, one of the U.S. gov-ernment’s top environmentalhonors.

“The Sentricon System is envi-ronmentally responsible because ituses just grams of termite bait,

when and where needed, to elimi-nate termite colonies,” says DaveMaurer, marketing manager forthe Sentricon® System. “Everyhome treated with the SentriconSystem instead of a liquid chemicaltreatment helps reduce the impactof pesticides on the environment.The Sentricon System also pro-vides better control than liquidchemical treatments because it ismonitored on an ongoing basis byan Authorized Operator and iteliminates termite colonies, notjust individual termites.”

Many homeowners agree.Research conducted by DowAgroSciences in 11 high-termite-pressure markets across the coun-try shows that 55 percent ofhomeowners feel that the “green”attributes of the Sentricon Systemmake it preferable to the leadingliquid termiticide.2

H o m e o w n e r s c a n v i s i twww.termiterisk.com to take aninteractive quiz to determine iftheir homes are at risk for termiteinfestations, as well as learn moreabout environmentally responsi-ble termite control.

‘Green’ Is In, Termites Are Out

1Jefferson Davis Associates; 2Ipsos-Insight 2006; ®Trademark of Dow AgroSciences LLCAlways read and follow label directions.

(NAPSA)—Whichever seasonyou choose to replace your home’sheating system in, the decidingfactor on which system to use maybe the weather.

If you live in an area where thetemperature rarely dips below 40degrees, you can probably heatyour home more affordably with aheat pump than a furnace. That’sbecause furnaces tend to be moreexpensive to operate, dependingon the cost of the electricity inyour area or the natural gas andoil that are used to operate them.

However, if the temperatureoutside your home is typicallycolder than 40 degrees, considerhaving a furnace installed. Fur-naces can more easily maintainwarm temperatures, when the dif-ference between the temperatureoutside and inside increases.

Another important factor toconsider is efficiency. The effi-ciency of a gas furnace is indi-cated by the unit’s Annual FuelUtilization Efficiency (AFUE) rat-ing, while the Heating SeasonPerformance Factor (HSPF) mea-sures a heat pump’s efficiency.

The higher the AFUE or HSPF,the more efficient the unit and theless fuel it requires to heat yourhome. Although electric furnacesare often considered 100 percentefficient, remember that the sys-tem’s initial cost should beweighed against the annual oper-ating expense.

A third factor to consider whenselecting a heat pump or furnaceis the manufacturer. Select a

brand of equipment that has areputation for quality, energy effi-ciency and reliability. For exam-ple, the York brand of heating andcooling equipment from JohnsonControls has been around formore than 130 years.

The new Affinity series of fur-naces and heat pumps offers thelatest features in heating technol-ogy and control systems. The Affin-ity furnaces feature variablespeeds to improve efficiency, main-tain constant temperatures andreduce sound levels.

The electronic controls on theAffinity furnaces and heat pumpsmay offer tighter temperaturecontrol and the ability to programperiods of temperature setback,improving both system efficiencyand occupant comfort.

To learn more about York heat-ing systems, visit www.yorkupg.com or call (800) 910-YORK.

Heat Pump Or Furnace: How To Choose

When replacing your home’sheating system, be sure tochoose a unit with proven fuelefficiency.

(NAPSA)—A movie star, TVactress, producer and best-sellingauthor has joined a leadingnational travel company to shinethe spotlight on travel trends, des-tinations and style.

Oscar-nominated Mariel Hem-ingway—granddaughter of illus-trious author Ernest Heming-way—who has starred in 30 filmsand made numerous TV appear-ances, has partnered with AffinionGroup as a celebrity spokespersonfor the group’s Travelers Advan-tage travel company.

The partnership will result in aseries of monthly news releasesand columns called “Travels WithHemingway,” to promote travel,treks and exciting vacations.

“As a movie star, actress andauthor, my career has taken meto exotic destinations around theworld,” Hemingway said. “To-gether, we will journey the globeto bring you the most exciting,inspiring and exhilarating travelexcursions. I’m eager to share myfavorite spots, travel tips andperspectives.”

At the young age of 13, shebecame famous when she madeher silver screen debut in “Lip-stick.” Four years later her workin Woody Allen’s “Manhattan”earned her an Oscar nomination.

Now at the age of 45, Heming-way is a wife and mother of two,Dree, 19, and Langley, 17.

Over the last 22 years, she hasalso pursued her passion for yogaand health and is now a voice ofholistic and balanced living. As

part of that role, she has led well-ness retreats all over America,sharing her insights about yoga,meditation, nutrition and home.

Hemingway’s second book,called “Mariel Hemingway’sHealthy Living From the InsideOut,” a how-to guide to findingone’s balance and health, wasreleased earlier this year. Addi-tionally, she is producing hergrandfather’s epic best-seller “AMoveable Feast,” a set of memoirsof his experiences in 1920s Paris,for film.

For more information, visitwww.travelersadvantage.com orcall (877) 841-1335.

Membersh ip in Trave lersAdvantage can be enjoyed duringthe first month for only $1.

Invitation To Travels With Hemingway

Oscar-nominated actress andworld traveler Mariel Heming-way wants to share her favoritedestinations, travel tips and per-spectives.

by Ashlan Gorse(NAPSA)—The best gifts sym-

bolize and celebrate times andexperiences shared with a lovedone. They celebrate the journeyyou’ve taken together and thosewho mean the most to us.

Imagine a young husband say-ing “I will love youforever” with ear-rings for his newly-wed wife. Picture adaughter surprisingher mother with abracelet as a thank-you for a lifetime oflove and support.Few things celebrate

the journey like jewelry. In fact, people often use Jour-

ney Diamond Jewelry to reinforcea lifetime of love or to celebratesignificant milestones. It repre-sents stages of a relationship—and it’s given to a special someonewho has made a loving differencein your life.

The jewelry features a series offour diamonds or more, arrangedfrom smallest to largest, to sym-bolize how love grows over time.

The holidays serve as a won-derful time to reflect on the jour-neys shared. Here’s a closer lookat how people can celebrate withthe diamond jewelry:

• A husband celebrates his

new status as a dad with a neck-lace for his wife.

• A husband thanks his lovingwife for a lifetime of memorieswith a diamond ring.

To view a beautiful selection ofJourney Diamond Jewelry andespecially the new Leo JourneyDiamond necklace, visit any KayJewelers or shop online at kay.com.

Ashlan Gorse is a red-carpetfashion expert and host of “E!News Now.”

Celebrating Relationships And Journeys

Stylists say the best gifts celebratelife’s journeys and experiences.

AshlanGorse

(NAPSA)—Even though heartdisease is the No. 1 killer ofAmerican women, only 13 percentof women even view it as a threat.For questions about women andcardiovasculardisease, visitwww.GoRedForWomen.org.

** ** **Recreational Equipment, Inc.

(REI), a national outdoor gearand apparel retailer, has offeredclothing made of sustainablematerials for years, but the com-pany has now introduced labelsthat make it easier to recognizethose options. To learn more, visitwww.rei.com/ecosensitive.

** ** **“Jam Sessions,” a video game

available for the Nintendo DS,lets musicians and nonmusi-cians virtually strum a guitar,play along with their favoritesongs, write new songs and eventake guitar lessons. It also has arecord and playback function.Visit www.ubi.com.

** ** **The Car Care Council says

that motorists should have theirvehicle’s battery, antifreeze,wipers and wiper fluid checked tohelp avoid “no starts” and break-downs and to ensure safety andvisibility during winter drivingconditions. Visit www.carcare.org.

** ** **The Alliance for Affordable

Services’ Scholarship Programoffers hundreds of thousands ofdollars in college scholarships tomembers’ families. The Allianceuses the power of the group tonegotiate significant savings on avariety of business, lifestyle andhealth care benefits. For moreinformation, visit www.AffordableServices.org or call (800) 733-2242.

It’s estimated that drivers inone-third of U.S. cities spendmore than forty hours a year—practically an entire work week—in traffic that is not moving.