Termites are attracted to water! If you asked most people what attracts termites (white ants), most people would say wood. Certainly, wood is the main food source for termites, but there’s something that’s more important to termites – water! Indeed,…
When choosing a termite inspector, asking the question, “How long does a termite inspection take?”, is a very smart move. To carry out a professional and comprehensive termite inspection, it’s important not to rush. So, an experienced termite inspector will…
With the wet summer we’ve had this year and the chances of more extreme weather events as we move forward, one question we are getting asked more often is, “What happens to my termite treatment if it floods?” The types…
“What do termites look like?” is a bit of a broad question, as there are several types of termites within a termite nest and many different termite species. But let’s assume that the question is asking, “What does a worker…
You’ve found your dream home or maybe an investment property. You’ve done the right thing and you’ve commissioned building and pest inspections, but they say the property has termite damage, or worse still it has active termites! Should you still…
When booking a pest control treatment, of course everyone asks, “How much does a pest treatment cost?” Like, anything, it depends. But the two big factors that influence the price of a pest service are the size of the property…
Suffering a termite attack can be an emotional and expensive experience. Although many would view a termite infestation as just bad luck, there will actually be a good reason why termites have chosen and found a way into your house.…
How to prevent termites attacking your home… Prevention is always better than cure, especially when it comes to preventing a termite attack! Finding termites eating your home can be expensive and an emotional draining experience. Far better for peace of…
Termite reticulation systems – what are they and how do they work? What are termite reticulation systems? How do termite reticulation systems protect your home? And how often do you have to “top up” a termite reticulations system? The first…
When it comes to pest control, the general expectation is that you squirt the pest with some insecticide, and it dies. But this is often not the best termite treatment and that’s certainly the case when it comes to termites.…