Termite Management Service ( Post and Pre Constructions).
Commonly called ‘white ants’, termites are actually more closely related to cockroaches. But they are a much more destructive pest. There are hundreds of species of termites in the world, most of which pose no threat to houses and other buildings. But the few species that can cause trouble are responsible for more damage to houses each year than fires, floods or storms. Termites can be grouped into three basic categories: damp wood, dry wood and subterranean. Subterranean termites are the main threat to timber in buildings, which makes them a danger to the biggest investment you may ever make – your house.
Termites live on cellulose, which is found in all plant material. Not all termites eat wood, but those that do can come to your home looking for food. They travel through the ground from a nest that may be hundreds of metres away, then they build mud tunnels into your house. They can squeeze through cracks the thickness of a piece of paper. Even steel-framed houses are not immune from termite attack. The termites can still get in and destroy wooden roof trusses, furniture and wood trim such as architraves. Some species of timber are resistant to termites, but none is entirely ‘termite-proof’.