Featuring Australian Termites
Termite damage in Australia is fast approaching the billion dollars a year mark, prompting an urgent review of codes governing treatments. It’s estimated that one in five Australian homes are damaged by termites, with the bill reaching $780 million a year. Termites are sometimes referred to as ‘white ants’ because of their appearance.
Regular inspections are the most important part of controlling termites before they do any damage, our professional pest controllers are trained in inspecting houses for termite activity.
The home owner can discourage termites by remembering some of these facts:
Arrange regular inspections – at least once a year in cooler areas and twice a year in warmer areas.
Inspect during periods of high termite activity – early spring to late summer is generally the best.
Keep the edges of the house (slabs, foundation, piers and stumps) clear of clutter, including garden beds and vegetation.
The cost to fix termite damage is rarely covered by insurance.
Here is a report on Channel Sevens’, “Today Tonight” dated 26/7/13, by Adam Marshall, interviewing Entomologist Dr Don Ewart, who is in charge of rewriting the standards for Australian termite management.