Termites live in colonies, which are a collection of different individuals with specific functions or tasks. The size of the colony varies from a few hundred to hundreds of thousands or even millions. Some species build mounds, some nest underground and some live in small colonies in the wood of trees.
In Australia the Subterranean termite can be found throughout mainland Australia. They prefer the warmer climates of NSW (Sydney) and upwards throughout Queensland.
The termite soldier has a brown head and white body with tong like jaws used for protecting the colony, and measures up to 12mm. The queen termite with a life span of up to 20 years lies in centre of the colony never to be seen outside of the colony and is capable of reproducing up to 1000 eggs per day!
The termite workers are responsible for feeding the queen termite and building the colony and measures up to 6mm, throughout the warmer months of the year termites will take flight from the nest to start a new colony. These are called the recolonising termites, amongst these flying termites there are potential future queens for a new colonies.
After mating the queen termite begins to establish a new colony, preferring ideal conditions of dampness and warmth in an old tree stump, stacked wood etc to establish her colony. This makes termites an all year round problem.
Termites being the most destructive of all wood infesting pests attack timber as they feed mainly on a substance called “cellulose” a major component of the timber.
Due to the termites continuously feeding from the timber this then leads to the complete destruction of the timber.
It is important to note that a steel framed structure is not safe from termite attack. A CSIRO study found that brick and steel framed structures are equally at risk from termite attack as termites will attack other cellulose based materials contained within that structure such as window frames, timber doors and skirting boards.
Forensic Pest Management Services is licensed through work cover- the state governing body of Pest Control within New South Wales (Throughout Sydney). We have a commitment to our customers to provide effective control of your termite problems, without disruption to your normal home life and with the utmost consideration of the health and safety of you and the environment we share and enjoy with our family, friends and pets.
Any termite that is sighted should be seen by a professional pest controller straight away to prevent serious damage. Contact Forensic Pest Management Services for a termite inspection today or a termite control solution. Did you know that within a 3 month period termites can attack up to a quarter of your averaged size home!
If you find you do have termites or you think you may have termites do not disturb them, contact us immediately to deal safely and professionally with these pests.
When treating for termites the main goal is to try and locate and destroy the nest, if the termites are disturbed this opportunity may be lost resulting in further termite damage and a more costly treatment.
We at Forensic Pest Management Services do not believe that there is one termite control solution suited to all. There are a number of different termite control solutions whether it is a chemical barrier, physical barrier, baiting system or a monitoring system this is why we offer a free no obligation quotation on site to enable us to combine the best products and tailor a termite control solution that’s just right for your unique situation.
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