Will My Insurance Cover Termite Damage? Living in Australia, the threat of termite damage to your home is very real. Especially amidst the warm environs of the coast, termites are alive and well. As New South Wales termite control specialists, we know firsthand the problems that termites can cause for properties of all kinds. While […]
The first step in any well-crafted line of defence is prevention. If termites are kept at bay, the chance that they will cause damage is reduced.
You’re considering buying your first home. This is an exciting time! As you take those initial steps towards home ownership and building a life, you will have many aspects to consider. When purchasing a home (or any other property) one thing you should be sure to address is the possibility that termites could affect your […]
If I was a termite, where would I go? This is one of the questions termite fighters have been asking since the first termites were discovered attacking our beautiful homes. In one of our recent blog posts, we learned that understanding your enemy is the number one way to fight him off. In this case, […]
If you’ve driven around Australia, you’ve no doubt stumbled across crazy, often impressive formations in the ground. These reddish-brown, stony-looking castles are the homes of our enemy: the termite. The uncanny structures you see are known as termite mounds. Staring in wonder at these constructions, one starts to consider how they are created. How many […]
In The Art of War, Sun Tzu said, “Know your enemy and know yourself and you can fight a hundred battles without disaster.” When it comes to termites, you hopefully won’t need to fight a hundred battles, but there is truth in Sun Tzu’s famous quote. If you know and understand your enemy (in this […]
There are said to be more than 300 types of termites found in Australia. While our country is a fertile breeding ground for these insects, there are only a few specific types that we deal with in the pest control industry. All of these are damaging creatures which are not welcome on any property. The […]
According to statistics, 1 in 4 Australian homes will suffer the damage of a termite infestation. Termites seem to be everywhere in this country, so learning how to prevent their attack is vital to maintaining a solid property. There are several indicators that your home or business property may be prone to a termite infestation. […]
Termites, as it turns out, can carry gold dust back to their nests! According to a report from a scientific research organisation, termites can bring gold dust up from five metres down and then they take it back to their colony. They use it to build their nests and gold miners could use these little […]
Are you a believer of the old saying, “Prevention is better than cure”? It may be a tired catchphrase but the wise definitely go by it. Why suffer through unpleasantness that can be avoided, right? In terms of termites slowly devouring your home into a hollow shell, you wouldn’t be able to help your thoughts […]
