There are many different commercially available methods of termite control and prevention. Very few of these will work if you do not have the basic groundwork of termite prevention in place and follow some simple guidelines.
1. Reduce any excessive stored materials around or under your home. A termites’ diet consists of anything that contains cellulose, this goes as far as to include boxes and books (made from paper which was originally a tree) furniture, which often used to be a tree, cottons and any other natural fibres as these contain a large percentage of cellulose and many other articles commonly used in furnishing and construction of our homes. If you continue to provide these materials in an easily accessible area right next to, or under your home, termites may well attack them, and once finished devouring them may well attack your home.
2. Reduce the number of readily available water sources around your home. Termites in Australia have a constant battle for survival in this the dryiest continent on earth. As homeowners we often inadvertently provide termites with easily accessible permanent moisture sources right next to the very thing we are trying to protect, our homes. Hot water systems, automatic garden watering systems and leaking taps or pipes are just a few of the culprits. Be aware of where these high risk areas are on your home and if you cannot remove the water source, reduce it and make sure to keep a close check on the area.
3. Carry out some research into the particular type of termite management system that your home was built with. All homes in Australia have been built with some form of termite control existing in them since 1972 and many homes built before that had physical methods of detection inbuilt. You can start your research by checking in the electrical meter box for a termite protection notice which will (if present) indicate whether physical, chemical or any other type of termite control method was carried out, it will also indicate what measures you will need to take to maintain the system. If no termite protection notice exists and you have no paperwork relating to termite control history, contact a professional pest management company for advice.
4. Ensure that your yard and garden is maintained with the least amount of waste timber, branches, leaf litter, mulch and other types of garden debris that can build up over time. All of these items are potential feeding sites for termites and can easily be a place for termite alates (winged reproductives) to start a new nest.
5. Have a regular inspection regime in place. Familiarise yourself with the signs that termites leave when they are around and ensure that you know how to identify termites. Forming a relationship with a professional pest management company is one of the best preventative steps that you can take as the advice specific to your property is invaluable and the ability to call upon a trusted advisor in a hurry gives great peace of mind.
1. Reduce any excessive stored materials around or under your home. A termites’ diet consists of anything that contains cellulose, this goes as far as to include boxes and books (made from paper which was originally a tree) furniture, which often used to be a tree, cottons and any other natural fibres as these contain a large percentage of cellulose and many other articles commonly used in furnishing and construction of our homes. If you continue to provide these materials in an easily accessible area right next to, or under your home, termites may well attack them, and once finished devouring them may well attack your home.
2. Reduce the number of readily available water sources around your home. Termites in Australia have a constant battle for survival in this the dryiest continent on earth. As homeowners we often inadvertently provide termites with easily accessible permanent moisture sources right next to the very thing we are trying to protect, our homes. Hot water systems, automatic garden watering systems and leaking taps or pipes are just a few of the culprits. Be aware of where these high risk areas are on your home and if you cannot remove the water source, reduce it and make sure to keep a close check on the area.
3. Carry out some research into the particular type of termite management system that your home was built with. All homes in Australia have been built with some form of termite control existing in them since 1972 and many homes built before that had physical methods of detection inbuilt. You can start your research by checking in the electrical meter box for a termite protection notice which will (if present) indicate whether physical, chemical or any other type of termite control method was carried out, it will also indicate what measures you will need to take to maintain the system. If no termite protection notice exists and you have no paperwork relating to termite control history, contact a professional pest management company for advice.
4. Ensure that your yard and garden is maintained with the least amount of waste timber, branches, leaf litter, mulch and other types of garden debris that can build up over time. All of these items are potential feeding sites for termites and can easily be a place for termite alates (winged reproductives) to start a new nest.
5. Have a regular inspection regime in place. Familiarise yourself with the signs that termites leave when they are around and ensure that you know how to identify termites. Forming a relationship with a professional pest management company is one of the best preventative steps that you can take as the advice specific to your property is invaluable and the ability to call upon a trusted advisor in a hurry gives great peace of mind.
Pestec Pty Ltd in Sydney is available on 1800 111 616 The termite experts http://www.pestec.com.au
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