Termite Control Sydney
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Termites Control in Sydney
Termites are one of the most dreaded pest problem a homeowner can encounter as the damage alone caused by these wood destroying insects can be expensive.
They are social creatures and work by the thousands to ensure the growth and survival of their colony.
In saying this, it is very important that homeowners are educated in the signs of termites, what termite damage looks like and the appropriate actions to take should you discover termites.
Termite Control Sydney Areas– What are the signs of termites?
The most common signs that your home or property is infested with termites are:
Termite Swarms
The reproductive winged termites take flight from the colony to find a mate and form a new colony. Swarms can happen inside or outside the home depending on where the colony is.
Termite wings
Finding discarded wings is a great indicator that there is a termite colony nearby.
Mud tubes
Are about the size of a pencil, if you see mud tubes around your property there is a good chance these are the tubes that termites are using to travel to and from the colony. Mud tubes prevent termites from exposure to the light and air.
Wood damage
Termites work by chewing wood from the inside out so wood damage can often be harder to find.
If your wood structures appear weakened, have small cracks or holes, or sounds hollow it is possible that termites are to blame.
Damage to the wooden structures of your home are the biggest threat of termites.
They can destroy the structural integrity of the home, leaving structures weakened and even deteriorated.
Do termites bite?
Termites do not bite or cause harm to humans in any way, however, they will leave you with a huge repair bill if you do not have the problem eradicated as soon as possible.
While termites may be difficult to detect, they are treatable.
Termite Inspections in Sydney
Annual termite inspections are recommended by Australian Standards.
For more information on termite inspections please follow the links below
Is it time for a termite Inspection
Termite Facts
- Termite colonies eat non-stop
- They can live for many generations of worker termites, which can be up to 50-70 years.
- An average termite colony has about 500,000 insects.
- Termites provide a valuable service by breaking down dead wood in forests into soil. They are one of the earth’s first recyclers.
- Subterranean termites need to have constant access to water. If they dry out, they die.
- Termites maintain mud tunnels or tubes to the ground, which they keep wet with water from the ground.
- Termites’ main predator is the ant.
- There are over 2,000 species of termites
- Most termite damage in the Australia is from subterranean termites.
- Termites can’t eat their way through concrete, but their soft bodies are good at manoeuvring through tiny cracks.
- The total weight of all termites in the world is more than the weight of all the humans in the world.
- Only worker termites can chew and digest cellulose. So, along with gathering food, they need to digest and regurgitate cellulose for the other termites within the nest
- A queen termite can live over 20 years and can lay thousands of eggs a day.
If you find termites Pest Control Today recommends:
- Stay Calm
- Take a breath, termites are not going to eat your entire house over night
- Don’t spray anything on the termites
- DO NOT try to treat termites with regular insect control
- Don’t disturb any termite mud trails, nests or workings
- If you have broken into their workings, try and seal the termite workings with some tape
- Contact a professional Pest Controller who is licensed to treat termites
Termites may be a difficult problem to detect but they are treatable.
Contact a licensed termite control professional if you suspect activity in your home who can provide you with advice on the best method of treatment and how to prevent future problems.
Each property, building and location is different, a customised termite treatment plan should be designed to suit your specific requirements
If you suspect you have a termite problem, click to call Pest Control Today or contact with us via the contact form available at our website.
