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Your Ultimate Guide to a Thorough Termite Inspection

Your Ultimate Guide to a Thorough Termite Inspection Homeowners should pay attention to termites, which can cause considerable destruction if left untreated. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the subject, including information on recognizing signs of infestations, preventive measures for preventing them, and what is involved in a professional inspection. It discusses potential treatments, […]

Comprehensive Termite Pest Control Solutions for 2023

Due to severe drought, it’s essential to be aware of changes in termite behaviour and how to eradicate them. Infestations can result in serious devaluation of property and should not be underestimated. Thus, this guide will provide the knowledge necessary for identifying a pest issue and which treatment methods are best suited for protecting one’s […]

How Much Does Termite Treatment Cost For My Home?

Termites are more than just a nuisance – left unchecked, these tiny pests can cause extensive damage to your home and its timber structures. As a homeowner, understanding termite treatment costs and the factors influencing them is essential to protect your investment and maintain a safe living environment. In this blog post, you’ll learn about […]

How to identify termites

We all know termites can cause massive damage to homes and other buildings – that’s why businesses like Home Termite Control exist! To help you avoid that damage, let’s look at identifying termites, significantly how to differentiate them from other pests. (Do you know which of those little critters in our top image is the […]

How to Choose a Professional Licensed Pest Control Company: 7 Tips

How to choose a pest control company, licensed pest control professional near me.

Searching For… Insured, Licensed and Reliable Pest Controllers Near Me in Sydney? You will find a plethora of results when you search for a ‘licensed pest control company near me.’ So, how do you choose which Sydney company to hire? And, more importantly, which professional is going to do the best work to protect your […]

Termite Lifespans: How Long Does a Termite Live? Queens Live for 50 Years!

How Long Does a Termite Queen Live, How long do swarming flying Termites live and termite lifespans.

How About Those Pesky Flying Termites? How Long Do Swarming Termites Live for? Wishing a termite queen a happy 50th birthday may not be on your list of things to do. However, learning about termite lifespans can help in eliminating them. We know termite queens (and kings) can live up to 50 years and are […]

Which is Best? Professional Termite Exterminators vs Do-It-Yourself Treatments

Professional Termite Treatment, BestTermite Exterminators vs Do-It-Yourself Treatments.

What Exterminator Products Clear Termites From in and Near the Home? Worried you have termites in or near your home? Did someone mention trying boric acid before calling in professional exterminators? Sorry folks. Boric acid is not the best DIY product to use around the home because it is toxic to pets and people. Furthermore, […]

Meet the 3 Most Troublesome Types of Termite Species: Drywood, Subterranean & Dampwood

Close up Soldier Termite on branch, drywood, subterranean, pacific dampwood, formosan subterranean and coptotermes formosanus species.

From Formosan Coptotermes Formosanus and Beyond! Termites are Very Common in Sydney The three main types of termites are drywood, dampwood and subterranean. Within this order of Isoptera, there are countless numbers of sub-species. Each type is a little different and requires unique treatments. Not all termites are pests. That being said, the ones that […]

You Won’t Believe Where We Found a Termite Mud Nest. In and Around a Milk Crate plus Electrical Cables Under House!

Termite Mud Nest Mound in House and Termite Nest Under House. We Found a Termite Mud Nest Around a milk crate and Electrical Cables.

Termite Mounds Cause a Dangerous Electrical Situation in a House located in the Upper North Shore Suburb of Sydney The homeowner in St Ives was having some strange electrical problems in their house. After a complete termite and pest inspection by our technicians, they could not believe what was found. Termites had built a mud […]

What do Termites Need? Water & Food: Ground Treatments Shield Your Home

Termites on the ground Treatment. Termites will Travel Past Concrete Foundations on the Ground for Food & Water

Did You Know? Termites will Travel Past Concrete Foundations on the Ground for Food & Waterd Recently, our inspectors investigated termite damage that had destroyed a client’s roof. The building’s structure and foundation on the ground were concrete. However, concrete does not deter them if they can sense food or water. Worker and soldier termites […]