I've found termites, what do I do?

Termite infestations are often found by accident, often by putting your hand through a door or window trim or even by putting the vacuum through a skirting board. The first thing to do when you discover termites is don't panic and DO NOT disturb them any further, by this stage the termites have already been in your home for some time and if you have to wait a day or two for them to be inspected and treated there would be minimal damage they will cause over another 24 - 48 hours . Too often when people discover they have termites they will then go and spray them with a product like Baygon or Mortein this is the worst thing you can do as these pesticides do not target the termite nest colony or queen which can the make a professional treatment much more difficult and less successful. Best results are achieved with a detailed inspection and a treatment with a quality termiticide.

Treating a termite nest in a roof void .

Pestered by Rodents

It's winter and rodents ( rats & mice ) have become increasingly active throughout residential and commercial buildings. There are numerous reasons why you want be rid of these pests. Disease carriers - they have been known to transmit up to 35 different diseases, more commonly found diseases are Leptospirosis and Typhus. Physical damage - rats and mice continually gnaw  on items such as  plaster board, timber framing, pvc water piping, electrical wiring both in buildings and vehicles which can lead to fires. Phobia - a fear of rodents is common and even those who do not have phobias things that go bump in the night can at least be quite annoying. A common rule is- mice sound like rats, rats sound like possums, possums sound like elephants, it's best not to know what elephants sound like in your roof void. 

Controlling Ants

Ants form colonies that range in size from a handful of predatory individuals to highly organised colonies which may occupy large areas and consist of millions of individuals. These larger colonies are sometimes described as super organisms because ants appear to operate as a unified entity, collectively working together to support the colony. 

When ants begin to infest homes they fall into the category of a nuisance pest. Some species can also be a public health problem and thus have made ants the No.1 pest for pest managers. 

Most home owners don't realise that do it yourself ant control efforts can actually make things worse. Over the counter sprays are repellant and can cause 'budding' where ants are separated from the parent nest and start new colonies .

Here are a few things you can do to help keep your home ant free; clean up food and spills quickly, empty waste baskets often, dispose of uneaten pet food, store food in pest proof containers, keep trees and shrubs trimmed back from your house, keep gutters and storm drains free of debris, watch for new ant mounds and nests around the home. 

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Radar: Detects movement in or behind most surfaces

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Thermal: Detects change in surface temperatures 

What can a home owner do to prevent termites?

There are many steps a homeowner can take to help prevent termites from entering their home. Most importantly a homeowner should eliminate or reduce moisture in and around the home, which termites need to survive. Divert water away from your homes foundations by making sure there are no leaking down pipes, and hot water and air conditioning water runoff is diverted into drains. Reduce humidity and moisture in subfloors with proper ventilation. Trim hedges, plants, grass and remove mulch that is covering weep holes. Remove any tree stumps within 50m of the house.

Remove any timbers stacked against the house or stored in the subfloor. Also maintain a 75mm gap between soil and any wood portions of your home. Telltale signs of a termite infestation may include soft woods and darkening or blistering of wood structures such as skirting boards or window and door surrounds. Often mud tubes on the exterior of your home can also be seen. 

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Schedorhinotermes spp

These termites "schedorhinotermes" were found destroying a treated timber retaining wall . Schedorhinotermes are the 2nd most destructive termites in South East Queensland