Eastern Australia is Home to Underground Termites. Is Your Home Protected? Also known as coptotermes, formosan termites are a headache for homeowners in eastern Australia. Here in Sydney, it is estimated that one in three homes have a history of subterranean termites attack. As these termites live underground, most people don’t know they have a […]
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Termite and Pest Control in Existing and New Home Constructions
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May
May
Best Practices for Protection and How to Treat Wood Against Termites Do all pest controllers follow best practices in termite and pest control? Sadly, the answer is no. New constructions and existing houses are being left without proper protection against pests and termites! We have been to homes where prior pest controllers have not followed […]
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Are Electronic Pest Control & Repellent Devices a Waste of Money?
22
May
May
Explained – Why High-Frequency Pest Control Does Not Work! There are plenty of clever high-tech gadgets on the market – from vacuum robots to smart homes. One thing that does not make the list are electronic pest control devices. These devices claim that the ultrasonic high frequency acts as a repellent against pests. Unfortunately, one […]
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Apr
Apr
Why Household Products Do Not Work to Kill White Ants Many years ago, I was searching for a pest control company near me, here in Sydney, who could be trusted to give good advice and quality service. At the time, I was young and had just bought my first house. The pre-purchase inspection said the […]
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A Search for an Arboreal Termite Nest High up in the Trees of Sydney
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Apr
Apr
Nasutitermes Walkeri Termites – Are They a Risk to Your Home? We recently visited a client in one of the leafy suburbs of Sydney Australia to have a look for an arboreal termite nest. The type of arboreal termite we were looking for was the nasutitermes walkeri and finding exactly where the queen was located. […]
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Termite Property Inspections for Real Estate House Agents
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Mar
Mar
Home for Sale? Time to Book a Qualified Termite and Pest Inspector Real estate agents have a good reason to arrange for termite inspections before closing on a property sale. Reputations are built on providing reliable and trustworthy service and sales. The last thing a realtor wants is to lose a sale because a termite inspection […]
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How to Tell if There is an Active Termite Infestation in Your House
24
Mar
Mar
Professional Treatments for Infested Wood are a Must! Termites, AKA white ants have been present in Australia for millennia because they play a crucial role in the ecosystem. But! They are not essential for our homes to thrive. This blog will tell you how to identify if termites are active and infested in wood on […]
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Non-Toxic, Natural Termite Prevention, Treatment and Control. Finally!
26
Feb
Feb
A Natural Way to Get Rid of Termites, Safe for You (and the Bees and Worms!) 😊 Did you know that termite control companies can now offer a natural way to get rid of termites? In case you did not realise it, most traditional termite treatments and prevention methods are deadly to organisms such as […]
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Evidence of Termite Infestation in House -How to go About Fixing Termite Damage
08
Feb
Feb
Read this Before You Buy a House! Evidence of Termite Infestation Purchasing a home that has never had a termite infestation is ideal. However, with the right tools and know-how, repairing most termite damage (including fixing damaged walls) is possible. Knowing how to fix the damage and what termite elimination options are available can be […]
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6 Tips: How to Select Your Professional Pest Controller
30
Jan
Jan
Local Certified Termite and Pest Control Companies in Sydney Pests can be a real pain! With many local pest control companies in Sydney, how do you select the right technician to protect your home? The cheapest or the first one that comes up on the list is not always the best choices. First and foremost, […]