TERMITES | PREVENTION OF TERMITE INFESTATION | TERMITE CONTROL & EXTERMINATION
TERMITES
Termites, most commonly subterranean termites, are social insects that live in colonies within the ground. The termite colony has 3 castes: workers, soldiers, and reproductives. Termites help the environment by consuming dead wood. During late winter or early spring, winged termites (swarmers), which are attracted to light, emerge from the ground and swarm to find mates to start a new colony. Swarmers are not harmful to wood but if they succeed to form a colony, the workers born from the colony will feed on wood and can cause severe structural damage. The king and queen in a colony can live for 10 to 30 years, while workers live for about 2 years.
Termites mostly feed on dead plant material, generally in the form of wood, leaf litter, soil, or animal dung, and about 10 percent of the estimated 4,000 species (about 2,600 taxonomically known) are economically significant as pests that can cause serious structural damage to buildings, crops or plantation forests.
DID YOU KNOW…?
At maturity, a primary queen has a great capacity to lay eggs, often reported to reach a production of more than 2,000 eggs a day.
Termites mostly feed on dead plant material, generally in the form of wood, leaf litter, soil, or animal dung, and about 10 percent of the estimated 4,000 species (about 2,600 taxonomically known) are economically significant as pests that can cause serious structural damage to buildings, crops or plantation forests.
DID YOU KNOW…?
At maturity, a primary queen has a great capacity to lay eggs, often reported to reach a production of more than 2,000 eggs a day.
PREVENTION OF TERMITE INFESTATION
What do i look for?
Termites may be confused with ants at first glance. If you are having trouble identifying a particular specimen, feel free to take a picture and send it to us via email for identification. Termites and wood damage would be expected mainly on the ground and/or basement and other subterranean levels of a building. If you are on a higher level, it may be possible that what you are seeing is not a termite-related issue after all.
How can i stay Termite Free?
Call us at 1300 060 135 to schedule an inspection or to discuss treatment options with Pest Control Eastern Suburbs Exterminator.
- Visible signs of wood damage
- identification of live or dead termites, nests, mounds, and mud tubes
Termites may be confused with ants at first glance. If you are having trouble identifying a particular specimen, feel free to take a picture and send it to us via email for identification. Termites and wood damage would be expected mainly on the ground and/or basement and other subterranean levels of a building. If you are on a higher level, it may be possible that what you are seeing is not a termite-related issue after all.
How can i stay Termite Free?
- Identify and fix all water leaks.
- Have periodic termite inspections performed by us.
- Eliminate all standing water, dead wood, and debris in gutters.
- Store all excess building materials and firewood away from the house.
- Seal all cracks and crevices.
Call us at 1300 060 135 to schedule an inspection or to discuss treatment options with Pest Control Eastern Suburbs Exterminator.
TERMITE CONTROL & EXTERMINATION EASTERN SUBURBS
Because of the dynamic nature of termites, there are many treatments and termiticides available for homes. However, the proper treatment and termiticide depends on the home construction and severity of the infestation. Even with the correct treatment, it is important that the proper and approved method is practiced to achieve protection. If the technician does not dig the appropriately sized trench and drill the appropriately spaced holes through the concrete, you will not get proper protection.
Our services include:
If you suspect that you might have termites or are at risk for termites, we can arrange for one of our certified specialists to inspect your premises. Our inspectors are available for on-site inspections between the hours of 8:00am to 6:00pm, Monday to Saturday. If you have samples of insects that you suspect might be termites, you can schedule a free insect ID at our office during our regular business hours, Monday to Saturday. Proper identification is critical for control.
Our services include:
- Termite Inspection
- Perimeter Liquid Treatment
- Borate Wood Protection Treatment
- Baiting Program
If you suspect that you might have termites or are at risk for termites, we can arrange for one of our certified specialists to inspect your premises. Our inspectors are available for on-site inspections between the hours of 8:00am to 6:00pm, Monday to Saturday. If you have samples of insects that you suspect might be termites, you can schedule a free insect ID at our office during our regular business hours, Monday to Saturday. Proper identification is critical for control.
