Termites Species
Coptotermes
Nasutitermes
Nasutitermes
This termite is found all across Australia and has destructive eating patterns. They are often found inside buildings eating the wooden foundational structures. This termite will use tree stumps, walls, and patios as mounds to house their colony. These termite colony numbers are extensive (over a million), and they will hunt for food up to 50 metres from their nest using underground tunnelling systems.
Nasutitermes
Nasutitermes
Nasutitermes
Although this termite feeds mainly on decaying wood, some of its close relatives only eat grass and debris and are therefore not a risk to the family home. They will however enter homes that have extensive decay of wooden structures due to poor ventilation and plumbing. They will further erode the structure making replacement necessary.
Heterotermes
Nasutitermes
Mastotermes (or Giant Termite)
Weathered flooring such as timber decking and fencing is the favoured food source of this termite. Although this termite is widely distributed across Australia, damage is not severe due to small colony sizes.
Mastotermes (or Giant Termite)
Mastotermes (or Giant Termite)
Mastotermes (or Giant Termite)
This species is found north of the Tropic of Capricorn, but avoids areas of high rainfall. It is the most destructive of all termites in Australia. It will attack any wood in contact with the ground, including shrubs and trees. This termite often creates subterranean nests in the bases of trees. Female termites can leave the original colony and create her own sub colony in nearby areas. This can be a problem if the original larger colony was treated, but smaller sub colonies were not.
Porotermes
Mastotermes (or Giant Termite)
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These termite will attack wooden structures that are in contact with soil (e.g. fence posts, weatherboards, and telephone poles). They require damp and decaying wood to initiate an attack, therefore older homes which are damaged by poor plumping are at risk.
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Mastotermes (or Giant Termite)
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Where Can I Find Termites In or Around My Home?
Termites live in five main types of nests in Australia:
If you’ve noticed any of the nests listed above in or around your home, contact our team today to book a termite inspection.
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Why does Sydney have so many termites, compared to the rest of Australia? It’s mainly about the heat combining with moisture. Termites generally like the climate to have some heat to it, and Sydney has that in spades. Termites also tend to like moisture, as they are susceptible to dying from drought. This means that the warmer spots in Australia are termite havens, and it’s something that property owners need to anticipate and deal with.
How do I know if termites are on my property?
Unfortunately, Sydney provides a wealth of opportunities for several species of termite. Termites are not very easy to detect, as they rarely like to leave the moist tunnels of their nests. This means taking a casual look around your house or garden will not guarantee your safety. Drywood and dampwood termites are usually only visually detectable by the damage they cause, which means it’s already too late. Other termites establish nests in the soil before moving on to your property, meaning that even after they’re eliminated in your house, they can keep coming back.
Luckily, Bug-Free Pest Control offers inspections and services that are thorough and guaranteed. With our expertise and infrared detection technology, there will be nowhere for the termites to hide. With a quick phone call, you can make an appointment with one of our trained, licensed and insured staff. We offer consultations and inspections, to meet whatever your pest control needs may be.
Is your termite service available everywhere in Sydney? We cover all of the greater Sydney area, and we’re familiar with all of the species that infest the neighbourhoods and business districts. From Canterbury-Bankstown to Penrith & Northern Beaches including the North Shore & Eastern Suburbs, we are on-call to protect your property from infestations all around this beautiful city. Call today for a consultation, or even if you just would like to learn more about how we can help you protect the value of your home or business.
Signs of Termites in the House
Termites may seem like very tiny creatures.
Termites may seem like very tiny creatures.
Termites may seem like very tiny creatures.
What also makes this problem very complicated is that most people do not notice the presence of termites on the property, until they have caused a large amount of damage,
However, they are incredibly destructive.
Termites may seem like very tiny creatures.
Termites may seem like very tiny creatures.
At Sydneys Pest Control Xterminator, we always urge our clients to Call Us at the First Signs of any Termite mudding on their Property or inside their homes before touching or disturbing the Termites
