TERMITES - THE SCARY FACTS

Termites

Many Australian homeowners quite rightly live in fear of termite infestations. A serious infestation can cause in major timber damage and result in huge repair costs. A frightening aspect of a subterranean termite infestation is that the termites often flourish undetected until costly damage has already occurred. You need to stop the termites before the damage gets out of hand.

Subterranean termites are widespread in most Australia, causing substantial structural damage in urban areas. Subterranean termites occur in large colonies that live underground and feed on available wood. Termites can enter a structure by tunnelling through wood or by building mud leads over or through cracks in foundation walls. If you suspect that you have termites, you should have an inspection conducted by qualified personnel.

Termite Facts

• Australia is home to the most destructive termites in the world.
• One in every five homes in Australia has termite damage
• Over a period of a few months, termites can spread out over 100 metres
• A termite can lay up to 1,000 eggs per day
• TermIte colonies can have as many as 7 million pests

A REGULAR TERMITE INSPECTION IS THE BEST PROTECTION FOR YOUR HOME AGAINST TERMITES. 
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