Posts Tagged ‘termites’
Termite Treatment Options: What To Do If You Can’t Afford A Termite Barrier
Know your options. Termite barriers are a very important step in protecting your home. If you can’t afford a termite barrier, you have a few options available to you. 1. Organise annual checks Secondly, you should organise annual checks to make sure termites never return. DedAnt can schedule these for you. Ask our friendly team…
Read MoreWhat Do Termites Sound Like?
Find termites sooner by learning how they sound Knowing what termites sound like can be the difference between detecting an infestation early and letting it go unabated for years. This is because termites are often hard to spot visually. Rustling Termites destroy wood by eating away at it using a powerful set of mandibles. As…
Read MoreAre DIY Termite Inspections And Treatment A Good Idea?
Decide whether DIY termite inspections and treatment are right for you A termite inspection and treatment can cost hundreds of dollars which might tempt you to do it yourself. But it’s worth asking – are DIY termite inspections and treatment a good idea? A DIY inspection is harder than it looks Termites are surprisingly very…
Read MoreTermites
Everything you need to know about termites Learn how to recognise, reduce the risk and prevent termites in your home with a reliable termite management system. Termites in Queensland Termites are small, wood eating pests that cause thousands of dollars in damage to homes across Queensland ever year. While most areas of coastal Australia are…
Read MoreTermite Proof Wood
Does termite proof wood exist? In truth, no wood is completely “termite proof”. But there are some woods that are termite resistant, meaning that termites will stay away from these woods and avoid them. Treated wood Treating wood with chemicals is one of the most common ways people termite proof their homes. It is most…
Read More5 Winter Pests To Prepare For
Keep winter pests away. Preparing early for changing seasonal conditions will make keeping your home pest-free that much easier. Learn how to keep winter pests away. 1. Mice and rats Mice and rats are warm blooded animals. That means they will seek out places of warmth and shelter that have food. Unfortunately, your home fits…
Read MoreHealth Impact Of An Unclean Home
The negative impacts of an unclean home. Cleaning is a chore but if it’s avoided, it can lead to big consequences – impacting your health and happiness. Here are the most common impacts of an unclean home. 1. Hayfever and allergies Hay fever can be triggered by pollen, dust mites and spores. Allergens such as…
Read MoreAnnual Termite Inspection Cost
How much does a termite inspection cost? Annual termite inspections are a necessary part of protecting your home but some people delay gettting an inspection due to the cost. However, the cost of undetected termite damage far outweights the cost of an inspection. Termite inspection information Australian Standards recommends every Australian home should get a…
Read More4 Tips For A Clean Home
Keep pests away with a clean home. Learn how to keep your home consistently clean with our top tips. 1. Purge the cutter The first thing you should do if you have a messy or cluttered house is get rid of unused items. These take up vital space. It has been said that we only…
Read MoreHow To Recover From Termite Damage
What to do if you have termite damage. Have you got termite damage in your home? Learn what to do next here. Can my home recover from termite damage? In short, yes. It is rare that termites will cause enough damage that the house is completely beyond repair. It would take years for an infestation…
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