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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Advanced Termite and Pest Control Treatment Options That Get the Job Done “Hun, quickly grab the fly spray can! I found some termites!” If you ever hear your hubby say this, tell him you have run out of fly spray. Why? Because the best way to get rid of termites (for good) is to eradicate […]
How to Protect Your Home from Termites (at the Earliest Possible Stage) Termite damage can occur year-round. So, it is important to learn the early signs of termite activity at the earliest possible stage. What should you look for in the ceiling, drywall, and around the home? Read on to learn more. Termite activity is […]
White Ant Prevention for all Sydney Homes: From Balmain to Clovelly (and More) The phrase, ‘bull in a China shop’, comes to mind when termites move into a home. They work 24/7 and are quite ambitious! The entire Sydney region provides an ideal climate for termites to thrive in. Therefore, we highly recommend termite prevention […]
Plus – Rare Footage of Underground Queen Termite and Colony Why do pest controllers talk so much about termite eradication techniques? Killing a termite is easy! Just squeeze it between your fingers! Why can’t you spray them and not worry about professional treatments? The answer: subterranean termites (white ants) are social insects. Unless you kill […]
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 […]
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. […]
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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