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 […]
Termites Love To Play Hide & Seek
“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 […]
Are Your Weepholes Free Flowing
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 […]
Water Pooling
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 […]
A Termites Smorgasbord
Do you have sealant or grout missing in your shower recess? Do your tiles in your shower recess have any cracks in them? Do you have mould on your walls? Do you have subfloor that is damp or has water pooling? Do you have down pipes that are not connected to an outlet pipe? Are […]
Termite Bait Monitoring Stations
Termite Bait Monitoring Stations are a monitoring system to assist in ascertaining whether termite activity is present around your property. The Termite Bait Monitoring Stations, which contains termite attraction materials, are installed strategically in the ground around your property. Termites are lured to these stations and once termites have entered the stations, then a treatment […]