There’s nothing more frightening to a homeowner than to hear, “you’ve got termites”. So if you’re a first time home owner or you’ve dodged the termite invasion before, here are the top 10 things you need to know about termites and Australian homes.
10. There are around 360 species of termites in Australia, but only a small number cause economic damage to crops, timber and other cellulose-based products.
9. CSIRO survey indicates around one third of all Australian homes have termites within the property boundary.
8. The risk of a home being attacked by termites increases if there is a gum tree within 100 metres of your home
7. Finding ‘flying ants’, especially in Spring, is a sure sign that there is a termite nest nearby.
6. Queen termites can live for 25 years laying 2 000 eggs per day.
10. There are around 360 species of termites in Australia, but only a small number cause economic damage to crops, timber and other cellulose-based products.
9. CSIRO survey indicates around one third of all Australian homes have termites within the property boundary.
8. The risk of a home being attacked by termites increases if there is a gum tree within 100 metres of your home
7. Finding ‘flying ants’, especially in Spring, is a sure sign that there is a termite nest nearby.
6. Queen termites can live for 25 years laying 2 000 eggs per day.
5. Termites will build nests in wall or floor cavities if there is enough moisture, generally from broken pipes, tiles, or water proofing.
4. Termites cause more damage to Australian homes than fire, flood, and storms combined.
3. Termite damage is not covered by Building or Contents Insurance.
2. Termites can travel up to 100 metres from their nest.
1. The rate of termite damage has increased with the decreasing use of soil barriers.
Michael is available for visual termite inspections, taking over existing termite baiting stations, or installing new termite baiting stations to help secure your home against termites. Call him now to organise a quote or service date.
4. Termites cause more damage to Australian homes than fire, flood, and storms combined.
3. Termite damage is not covered by Building or Contents Insurance.
2. Termites can travel up to 100 metres from their nest.
1. The rate of termite damage has increased with the decreasing use of soil barriers.
Michael is available for visual termite inspections, taking over existing termite baiting stations, or installing new termite baiting stations to help secure your home against termites. Call him now to organise a quote or service date.
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