Termites
The best place to start dealing with Termites is to have a Termite Inspection, if you find live Termites, At all costs avoid disturbing Termites.
How to deal with Termites?
Whether you are dealing with live termites or just want to protect your property, the best advice is to contact a licensed and experienced Pest Control technician. Not all termites are the same, so identification of the Termite species is critical as this may determine the type of treatment required.
Our Termites page details valuable homeowner information, Interesting Facts about Termites, A Step by Step guides for Inspecting, Treating and protecting property from Termites, and the type of termites OR CALL US direct 1300 552234
Termites; Facts about Termites
Termites
- Destroy timbers
Yes, they eat hardwood and pine and structurally damage timbers in properties, including the roof timbers, wall frames, windows and door jambs, if your home is pine frame, good luck as you’ll need extra care to avoid extensive damage if your home gets attacked.
- Continue to Forage in search for food and moisture
As termites continue to search non stop, they’ll keep on traveling from one area to the next in their never ending search. Even if Termite have an adequate supply of food they’ll keep searching for more. Even the largest of trees don’t stop termites.
- The chances of Termites attacking your property
If your home is not protected chances are you’ll be a statistic, 1 in 4 homes attacked. Termites search for food and moisture, Non Stop. They will keep searching till they reach your home that provides the ideal food source.
- Termites attack Steel frame homes
Steel frame homes still get attacked by termites, especially door jambs, windows, skirting boards, wall lining, timber floors just to name a few.
- Termites Nest
Termites nesting in trees are a threat to your home, never just leave them alone, call in an expert termite technician to have them treated. The species of Subterranean termites building arboreal nests in trees are usually Microcerotermes and Nasutitermes species, they will attack your home. The most common species of subterranean termites that are very destructive Termites Gold Coast, Termites Brisbane and Termites Tweed Coast are Coptotermes Species and Schedorhinotermes Species.
- Termites are unpredictable
Think you know Termites, think again, they are unpredictable. It takes years and years of experience to become an expert termite inspector.
- Termites travel through the soil and up steel posts
If your home is not protected – Termites will travel through the soil under paths, pavers, grass and concrete, out of sight and forage straight into the home. Termites even travel up steel posts and concrete slabs, walls and piers to gain access.
- Termites attack properties, protect yours today
Property owners need to be vigilant when selecting a Termite company to install a Termite Barrier as going cheap will always cost more. Contact us as we have the best value for money options available, seek expert advice from The Pest Company Ph: 1300 552234 Termite Protection
How to Control Termites
Controlling Termites is no easy quest, however investing in the opinion of an expert is where the value lies.
Termites damage properties fast, a licensed and experienced technician will control termites and protect your investment long term.
A Simple Step by Step guide for Termite problems
Learn more about termites, our Termite information links listed below will guide any property owner through the importance of Inspecting a property for Termites & Treating live active termites. From here further detailed information provides ways to protect a home from Termites long term. The Pest Company use the best available products. The entire Termite maintenance program is a few clicks away.
A Termite Management Program involves –
4. Termite Monitoring & Baiting Systems
When searching for an expert on Termites you’ll be looking for a long term company that has a proven record in the Termite industry, they’ll have long term repeat customers.
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Types of Termites found on the Gold Coast, Tweed, Brisbane
Throughout the South East Queensland and Northern NSW areas we have a range of Subterranean Termites to deal with. Homeowners need to be aware of the current list below of Subterranean Termites, as these types of Termites will damage homes. If you find any type of termite it is best to get in the experts to identify the species. Call our experts today
- Coptotermes Species
- Schedorhinotermes Species
- Mastotermes Species, likely not found in South East Queensland however there have been cases.
- Microcerotermes Species
- Heterotermes Species
Get started now with a Termite Control program to ensure you never experience the devastating effects of repairing structural termite damage that ranges between $10,000 to $40,000.
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