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| Termites
are the only members of the insect order Isoptera. They are commonly referred to as 'White Ants' even though they are not even closely related to ants.  There
are more than 300 species of termite found within Australia, of which
only 30 could be considered to be pests of timber in service, with the
species Coptotermes acinaciformis being
the one that causes the most problems.Termites will eat any cellulose based material. These include timber in buildings but can also include furniture, paper materials and fabrics. They can also damage non-cellulose materials such a  s
polystyrene and plasterboard or the plastic coating on electrical
wiring.Pictured is an example of this activity on some bricks in the sub floor of a house. The mud, denoting the termites are clearly visible. Termite Management Management of termites is an ongoing procedure. First
a full inspection is conducted to measure the full extent of the
infestation.
Then, the
appropriate pro
 duct is introduced
to manage the pest infestation. No system
can offer 100% protection, but with ongoing annual
inspections as recommended by the Australian Standards any subsequent activity can be treated
before any major structural damage occurs. There are a variety of environmentally friendly pest management systems to choose from:
Pre-Construction Termite Control When constructing a property it is wise to consider pest control. For this reason we use, install and recommend:  Chemical Barrier Systems HomeGuard – Pre Construction Termite Prevention System Termseal – Pre Construction Termite Prevention System Call us for more details on 1800 24 22 21 |
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