Termites
Termites are sometimes referred to as ‘white ants’ because of their pale appearance. Termites are about half the size of match-head and soft bodied insects. They build a central colony nest from which they construct underground tunnels that radiate in a 100 meter radius from a central colony nest in search of a timber.
Termites have a well ordered social system with amazing engineering capabilities and an acute survival instinct; they obtain moisture from the soil and moist decaying timber, and communicate using pheromone signals.
Fast facts
A recent industry surveys shows that one third of unprotected properties are subjected to termite attack.
Termites cause more damage to homes in Australia than fire, floods, storms and tempest, combined.
They are present throughout New South Wales, with a high incidence of attack in all urban areas.
It is no longer legal to treat for termites with organochlorines for environmental and health reasons
Chemical treatments are only available to licensed pest controllers.
Here are some tips to prevent termite attack at your home:
The wooden furniture can be prevented by treating with a termite resistant chemical or use naturally resistant wood.
They prefer humid conditions so keep the house dry and well ventilated.
Termites are attracted to wood, so remove all such materials like old wood logs, garden decoration and timber stacks.
Termites love water, so make sure that you fix leaking water pipes, drains, showers, sinks also capture water from air conditioning units.
Termites cannot chew through properly laid concrete, so ensure concrete slab is properly designed and compacted.
Inspect your house at least once a year in cooler areas and twice a year in warmer areas.
Termite activity is high in early spring and late summer so keep a watch during that time.
If you find termites in or around your property, it is better that you don’t disturb them and contact your local termite specialist quickly and so that they can inspect the property and advice on the protective measures available.
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