Termite Protection During Winter

Don’t let your home become a termite winter wonderland During winter most of us like to stay indoors to keep warm unfortunately the same goes for termites! During the colder months termites are seeking out warmth. This can include building a nest deep underground or within the walls of your nice cosy house. Once they have […]

Drywood Termites (Featuring West Indian Termites)

[cs_content][cs_section parallax=”false” style=”margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;”][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][cs_text]Drywood termites work in a different way to the subterranean species. WEST INDIAN DRYWOOD TERMITE For a start, drywoods extract the moisture they require directly from the timber they attack. Unlike their relatives, the cast small pellets […]

Understanding Termites and Moisture

Superbly adapted to conditions in Australia, there is only one thing termites are truly dependent on, moisture. In Brisbane their supply can range from overwhelmingly abundant (la nina 2010-2012) to extreme scarcity (el nino 2009). As we move away from a wetter period. Local colonies will pay increasing attention to damp areas inside and outside […]