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Protecting your home from termites or white ants.

12/5/2019

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Did you know that Termites can travel up to 150 meters and migrate to other properties that are risk of termite infestations?
Termites cause over $170m worth of damage to Australian homes each year. Depending on the severity of the issue, termites can actually render a house unlivable if the problem becomes severe enough.
The key to lowering the cost of termite-related repairs is to conduct frequent termite inspections in order to detect problems early.

What are termites?

​Termites, or white ants, are insects which devour wood and most cellulose containing materials like cardboard, paper, etc. There are various types of termites present in Adelaide. White ants vary in colour, shape, and size of termites depending upon the species. Despite their name white ants are more closely related to cockroaches than ants. 

​How big are termite colonies?

Termites are social insects and therefore live in colonies. Some, build above-ground termite mounds. Other species of termites prefer to build their mounds up in trees and telephone poles. More commonly, we see termites hiding in the walls and rooves of residences. White ant colonies can contain several million insects. ​

Do termites ever stop?

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While there are times where you’re more likely to see white ants, termites are active 24/7 – 365 days per year.

Are termites and white ants the same thing?

White ant is the common name for termites. While termite is the correct term, they are often called white ants due to their appearance. They resemble ants and are white in colour.

What do termites like to eat?

Termites devour the cellulose that is found in paper and timber-based products. The timber is often eaten from the inside, leaving a paper-thin shell on the outside that appears mottled or wrinkled and often stained with spots of mud. On residential properties, termites often infest finished timbers such as door frames, skirting boards and architraves, subfloor timbers and framing.

How we help you with your termite problem?

Prevention is always better than the cure, that’s why we recommend an annual termite inspection at the very minimum. If you know of active white ants in your area, then we recommend installing a termite baiting system.
A termite inspection will also help you to understand how to reduce the risk of termites invading your home by pointing out weaknesses in your home or areas of the garden needing clearing.
If you would like to know more, give us a ring on 0407 614 220, or book us to come and do an inspection by using this link!
4 Comments
Kate Loiue link
6/3/2021 06:35:45 pm

I hope soon I read your another Article.
Thank you for sharing this article.

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Ayn link
8/25/2021 04:42:26 pm

Nice article! Thanks for sharing this informative post. Keep posting!

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Tex Hooper link
3/24/2022 12:15:28 pm

I appreciate your descriptions of white ants. I think I have a ton of them crawling around in my kitchen. I'll have to make sure that I hire someone to smoke them out.

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Zoe link
8/5/2022 10:21:45 pm

Thanks for sharing this useful information! Hope that you will continue with the kind of stuff you are doing.

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