We often get asked the question “If I have black ants does that mean I won’t get termites”? Sorry to say that this is a BIG fat myth! Is it possible for black ants to eat and attack termites? The short answer is yes they will attack and eat termites but they are very strategic […]
Majority of people are scared of spiders to the nth degree. Recent rains on the Gold Coast have brought out the eight legged creatures looking for dry areas to take up residence, and unfortunately your car is one place they like to go. Spiders are attracted to cars for the warm, shelter and most cars […]
Redback Spiders are attracted to the warmer weather and that is why we see so many in the Summer months on the Gold Coast. The Redback is identifiable by the distinctive red stripe on its back and the female stripe is more prominent than the male stripe. The female Redback spider usually has a body […]
Flying termites better known as Alates are rampant at this time of year on the Gold Coast. The weather is warming up and the humidity is on the increase causing the perfect environment for flying termites to carry out their reproductive cycle. Flying termites or Alates main goal is to become the kings and queens […]
“Outlet pipes, bad drainage, water discharge, moisture and leaking taps” are all terms we often hear a pest technician refer to or we come across these words when reading a termite inspection report. These are words that should send alarm bells ringing when said or read when referring to your dwelling. As you can see […]
Most home owners are aware of the Health and Safety Risk associated with cockroach infestations, including allergies and asthma. Not to mention the germs and bacteria that has been known to spread within your surroundings. Cockroaches belong to the insect order Blattodea of which there are approximately 4,000 different species world wide and 400 species […]
Have you ever wondered what the holes at the bottom of your brickwork around the exterior walls of your dwelling are for? These are called weepholes! Bricks being porous absorb quite a lot of water during rainfall and the weepholes provide an opening for the water to escape from the walls. Weepholes also allow ventilation […]
You are sound asleep in bed and suddenly it sounds like there is a herd of elephants having a party in your roof and walls. Well, just in case you weren’t sure, I can reassure you it is normally only rats and mice aka vermin! With the cooler months being here, we tend to rug […]
I come across this often where the down pipes of a house are not connect to the outlet drains. We call this water discharging against the exterior walls of dwelling. Living on the Gold Coast, when we have rain, we have rain! If the water is not getting away and pools against the exterior wall […]
Tommy Termites has added Mosquito Treatments to their services and has the latest equipment and products to make your outdoor experience more enjoyable. MOSQUITOES live and breed in different environments. Some live and breed in containers holding water around your house and yard while others are found in salt marshes or freshwater pools in the […]
