Termites (also known
as white-ants) are all over Australia
causing millions of damage to homes
everywhere they can find food. The
problem is so bad that insurance
companies will not cover termite damage
in your home. This means that if your
house is infested with termites, you are
going to have pay to have them removed
and to have the damage repaired.
Termite is the common name of a group of
chemically complex insects that live in
communities as ants do. They have long
been known as white ants however this is
not entirely accurate for termites are
like ants only in their habits of living
together and that they are small in
size. Actually termites are more closely
related to cockroaches and
grasshoppers......Resource Link
Termite control or
termite management is recognised as the
most effective way of reducing your long
term risk of termite infestation.
A termite monitoring and interception
system lays out several monitoring
systems which notify you of the presence
of termites.
The systems are inspected regularly and
as soon as termites become evident,
chemicals are added which are
specifically designed to kill off the
nest.
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OK. So back to
finding out if
I have termites, what do I need to do?
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If you are an
existing home owner, you will need to
get a termite inspection done to start
with. This will determine whether or
not you have termites. From there you
need to discuss with your pest
controller what is the best solution
that fits your level of affordability.
Do remember though, that simply having
one termite inspection done will not
solve your problem forever. You will
need to have a thorough termite
inspection done at least once a year.
The reason termite monitoring and
interception systems are becoming so
popular is because (installed and
monitored properly), they are effective
as an early warning sign of possible
termite infestation.
If you are looking at buying a new home
then you will need a pre-purchase
termite inspection. This is obligatory
anyway as no financial institution will
give you a loan without a pre-purchase
termite inspection.
A pre-purchase termite inspection will
normally take between 1 - 2 hours
depending upon where your house is
located, how high it is off the ground,
how wooded the area is you live in, how
accessible the roofing cavity and on and
on.
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So what about
other insects
- do you treat them as well
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We offer a complete
pest control service however there are
some pests that require specialised
treatment. For example, to treat fire
ants, the pest controller needs to be
registered with the state government.
We do treat all the normal household
pest such as Bird Lice, Ants, Rodents,
Cockroaches, Spiders, Fleas, Carpet
Beetles, Clothes Moths, Lice, Bees,
Wasps, and Silverfish. Another pest
that is now taking up residence in
Australia in almost plague proportions
are bed bugs.
If you think you have bed bugs then let
us know and we will assess the situation
for you. Depending upon the extent of
the problem, you may need specialised
treatment.
Pests and insects are a part of life.
They can never be permanently
eradicated. We will discuss with you a
pest management solution that will
enable you to be in control of what is
happening in your home.
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Termite Questions
Everything looks OK, how
do I know if I have termites?
You may not see any signs of
termites until it's too late. The only way you
can be really sure you don't have termites is to
have an annual Termite Inspection by a qualified
Pest Controller.
There are a number of
termite treatments available and each depends
upon your situation and level of affordability.
If you are building a new home, then
there are already regulations in force regarding
sub-slab treatments.
If you have an existing home, then you
need to consider chemical treatments for an
existing termite problem, physical/chemical
barriers, reticulation systems or a termite
monitoring and interception system to prevent
future infestation.
