https://www.thetermitetrackers.com/blog daily 0.75 2026-03-04 https://www.thetermitetrackers.com/blog/2017/1/5/why-timber-is-a-bad-material-for-retaining-walls monthly 0.5 2022-03-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1483577511250-SNZX15JGGY0I8OVU45U3/IMG_9397.JPG Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Timber isn’t the best material for landscaping. Although this timber retaining wall was treated, after many years the treatment has failed to prevent fungal decay. Although no termites ate the timber, the fungal decay will eventually cause the timber to fail. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1483964098257-DN7F85MBW4PV17RVDNR5/FullSizeRender.jpg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Timber isn’t the best material for landscaping. Whatever treatment may have been used on this retaining wall post was no longer protecting it from termite damage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1483964560741-Y5GWX4IROUL46ME6SSPE/upload.jpg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Timber isn’t the best material for landscaping. These Termites Schedorhinotermes Sp. were discovered in a timber retaining wall on Lake Macquarie. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1483964748131-19M1FWN3GN2AQRWC1RWF/FullSizeRender.jpg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Timber isn’t the best material for landscaping. The maintenance program on this timber retaining wall was not regular enough to prevent fungal decay. https://www.thetermitetrackers.com/blog/2017/8/9/copper-chrome-arsenic monthly 0.5 2020-06-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1502283371290-4T31QJVRCQTNYVWSJWRG/IMG_1465.JPG Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Spotlight on Treated timber - Copper Chrome Arsenate. (CCA) A timber retaining wall such as this one is a common use of Copper Chrome Arsenate treated timber. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1502283425052-U6GAXBPCUECXFGPVLIZ9/IMG_1466.JPG Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Spotlight on Treated timber - Copper Chrome Arsenate. (CCA) This H4 treated timber is clearly labeled as treated with Copper Chrome Arsenate. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1562644537458-PARBYHZBI2T2YGTEWP0Q/public.jpeg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Spotlight on Treated timber - Copper Chrome Arsenate. (CCA) A Cubby house Built with CCA treated window sills. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1502283516288-HS011416IUDZJ7LW7DPN/IMG_1467.JPG Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Spotlight on Treated timber - Copper Chrome Arsenate. (CCA) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1562644845156-EAOC2QIECWKNMWATQAON/public.jpeg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Spotlight on Treated timber - Copper Chrome Arsenate. (CCA) This vegetable garden bed could do with some lining to minimise any preservatives from the timber entering the edible plants! https://www.thetermitetrackers.com/blog/2017/7/18/firewood monthly 0.5 2020-06-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1501409067865-A7AB63C25VJ6V2KUYADY/upload.jpg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Will firewood bring termites to my home? A roaring fire is loved by many during winter! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1539518391784-CFS3E8SPW8NJKYES1T2H/IMG_0256.jpg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Will firewood bring termites to my home? A large pile of lumber is a comforting sight before winter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1539518351127-Q0UO8PCUAVTVWDHOKUXR/IMG_0268.jpg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Will firewood bring termites to my home? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1501408939967-VI3J6J1Y251GTMELW0CL/upload.jpg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Will firewood bring termites to my home? Timber stored in this shed with a concrete floor was still on the menu, but the signs were obvious. https://www.thetermitetrackers.com/blog/2015/10/1/sentricon-always-active-the-future-of-baiting monthly 0.5 2018-10-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1539518436065-GIFAEO7UDP7KEXJQP3SU/image.jpg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Sentricon Always Active - The Future of Baiting! A Sentricon bait station being checked for activity. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1539518462904-ZWWTQ58D0VL1FYOL8TOO/upload.jpg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Sentricon Always Active - The Future of Baiting! Oodles of delicious sentricon stations ready for installation. The always active rods in the stations will protect the home from the moment we install them! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1539518513893-Z15LGJG25TTTBA66WYEO/upload_2.jpg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Sentricon Always Active - The Future of Baiting! A Sentricon always active rod is eaten out within months of being installed. This highlights it's palatability. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1496644002896-Y8DHX7P3IBYT1VI1ECL4/upload.jpg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Sentricon Always Active - The Future of Baiting! A Sentricon rod completely eaten out not long after the system was installed. https://www.thetermitetrackers.com/blog/2015/2/9/additions-additions monthly 0.5 2018-10-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1539518583379-4M28EU0U1EOVQDT3LY8V/upload_3.jpg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Do termite barriers work? A termite barrier is tucked underneath a bearer, allowing for undetected termite entry. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1539518605746-QYNCWKV56TXP4PHU6OY9/upload_4.jpg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Do termite barriers work? This barrier is hidden behind a pier, since it's not directly attached to the ant capping, termites could easily climb up behind the pier without being seen. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1539518631330-ROG3SDZD75YR5OWDODCC/upload_5.jpg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Do termite barriers work? Once again, the barrier does not make it all the way out to an inspection edge under the bearer. https://www.thetermitetrackers.com/blog/2017/3/21/should-i-get-my-own-inspection-report monthly 0.5 2018-10-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1491190773041-3CGWBLNDBLIVRMV0GBVT/FullSizeRender.jpg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Should I get my own timber pest inspection report? Will your Inspection include photos and inform you of potential problems? The best way to know may be to organise it yourself. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1539518942119-VUOMD057KGL2RP0AQT04/IMG_9703.jpg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Should I get my own timber pest inspection report? The Area around the property should also be checked to reveal potential threats. https://www.thetermitetrackers.com/blog/2015/9/7/fungal-decay monthly 0.5 2017-07-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1457485694487-1WJ0U7IKCUWV841NN0KU/upload.jpg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - How to identify fungal decay. AKA Wood rot. The downpipe above this window provided all the moisture required for the window below to rot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1457049376433-SCD75BDBOGNPE5901NLD/upload.jpg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - How to identify fungal decay. AKA Wood rot. And Voilá, wood rot galore!  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1457485407351-QQQ1D4THVQAUCEQOA2QZ/upload.jpg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - How to identify fungal decay. AKA Wood rot. This doorway was right next to a leaky section of the house, the water ingress caused severe wood rot   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1457640555565-CFU6ESFYMR7ZN3WB6TJ9/upload.jpg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - How to identify fungal decay. AKA Wood rot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1457996382840-L2I4ZD0C3QPX3UOGOVZK/upload.jpg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - How to identify fungal decay. AKA Wood rot. This severely rotted timber came apart easily in the hand, a sharp splinter could not be made with it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1474844471037-CMH31OWI5TM6CND79C87/IMG_7779.JPG Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - How to identify fungal decay. AKA Wood rot. Fungal decay has eaten away at these floorboards. Often the effect is more devastating than termites! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1484819597282-38UIWFFQBG4NT7YKY8F0/upload.jpg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - How to identify fungal decay. AKA Wood rot. The small shavings of timber are a giveaway that termites didn't eat this. Fungal decay coupled with ants were the culprit. https://www.thetermitetrackers.com/blog/2016/2/17/termites-in-a-subfloor-video monthly 0.5 2016-11-21 https://www.thetermitetrackers.com/blog/2015/10/3/ddt monthly 0.5 2016-10-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1443816787673-IBXGV0DVKEHO1P66570P/upload.jpeg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - DDT - and other nasty chemicals! Often, dangerous chemicals have been hailed as amazing answers to our pest problems. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1443816964678-W7NGMH7FAJNTTXTEX22H/upload.jpeg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - DDT - and other nasty chemicals! Prolific over use of DDT! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1443817076876-72HWJXVCH3E7LPKZQ3Q7/upload.jpeg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - DDT - and other nasty chemicals! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1443817124521-YW1MB2YWBWP6DP4A2NXO/upload.jpeg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - DDT - and other nasty chemicals! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1443817156481-LT9OW5NQ7CBDQ1D9XPU8/upload.jpeg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - DDT - and other nasty chemicals! https://www.thetermitetrackers.com/blog/2016/9/26/the-random-things-you-find-during-an-inspection monthly 0.5 2018-10-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1539518812373-1HKAUL5VHQHS0WLSZRZS/IMG_7727.jpg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - The random things you find during an inspection. This electrical plug was resting on a downlight globe and was burnt severely. We moved it off the light and informed the owner. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1539518839322-5LDSD9NGN7KNX8GH0R95/IMG_8370.jpg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - The random things you find during an inspection. This electrical junction box had a water leak above it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1539519173531-CIC1CG85FAWOHVUDXGUS/IMG_8118.jpg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - The random things you find during an inspection. Plumbing draining into the subfloor. This is surprisingly common and can be a real issue, not only for termites but also can increase structural issues. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1539518727791-MEWY2DYP28IMW1RB0F2J/IMG_7660.jpg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - The random things you find during an inspection. These communication wiring certainly needed some TLC! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1539518699792-JXM6HJWS5KOSD7STGQHD/IMG_6003.jpg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - The random things you find during an inspection. This air conditioning drain was dripping into the roof void, the homeowner was glad we let them know! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1539518746135-BR12HC7ZF8M17BLXVH23/IMG_7189.jpg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - The random things you find during an inspection. It's surprising how often we find plumbing that just drains straight into the subfloor! https://www.thetermitetrackers.com/blog/2016/1/5/signs-of-termites-in-walls monthly 0.5 2018-10-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1539519086332-GTNSVCPBV47ID42BRTSX/upload.jpg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Signs of Termites in walls Cracking in walls can be a sign that something sinister is happening behind the wall. The mud spots confirm that it's termites. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1539519107076-DM4QGSR8RZYPJTG6BT5I/upload_2.jpg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Signs of Termites in walls Termites will always seal any opening with their mud, here you can see tightly packed mud filling in the gaps. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1539519127516-62L1CMR3TBX89RREJ26Z/upload_3.jpg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Signs of Termites in walls Subtle changes in timber cover strips can be a dead giveaway. Here the vertical timber strip and the one to the left has been eaten out, the strip on the right remains intact. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1472530400548-ASBQJCN41WA0FO5ESBUV/upload.jpg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Signs of Termites in walls Inside this built in wardrobe you can see evidence of termite workings. There is a tiny bit of mud right in the middle of the corner at the top and spots of mud/mould is visible on the Left Hand side. This is a clear indication of termite activity behind the walls. https://www.thetermitetrackers.com/blog/2016/9/8/ruok-day monthly 0.5 2016-09-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1473309518874-MKO4ZCFZMCF2EEG70HGR/image.jpg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - RUOK Day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1473309668898-PE07KQ5X8UC6AHNBXRH4/image.jpg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - RUOK Day. https://www.thetermitetrackers.com/blog/2014/12/30/delignification-or-chemical-defibration monthly 0.5 2016-09-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1419940167780-ENCAQVKTXLNCZ2MI260U/upload.jpeg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Delignification - or chemical defibration. Chemical delignification gives this roof batten its "hairy" appearance.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1419940294688-ZJL3FJGI2AHQA7OHHTPQ/upload.jpeg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Delignification - or chemical defibration. This chemical defibration was discovered in Newcastle, an area with historically a lot of heavy industry and is not too far from the ocean! https://www.thetermitetrackers.com/blog/2016/2/25/liquid-vs-baiting monthly 0.5 2016-07-16 https://www.thetermitetrackers.com/blog/2016/6/12/chemical-termite-treatments-after-heavy-rain-and-flooding monthly 0.5 2016-06-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1465730818963-5K9LKE660P5S1SUN0HUP/image-asset.jpeg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Chemical Termite treatments after heavy rain and flooding. https://www.thetermitetrackers.com/blog/2016/2/26/termites-in-bricks monthly 0.5 2016-03-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1456446761773-2J1VFG3O0L5KCY2S560O/upload.jpg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Termites build a house of bricks! This colony of nasutitermes built their house out of bricks. https://www.thetermitetrackers.com/blog/2016/1/22/termite-and-wasps monthly 0.5 2016-03-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1453409475205-Q1AZMQA5DGBOOIO6SON5/upload.jpeg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Identifying Termite and Wasp mudding. This cupboard had a mix of termite mud and wasps nests. Notice the shape and texture of the termite mud. The termite mud comes up from the ground, is grainy and forms a continuous sheter tube. The wasps nests are more homogenous in colour and texture, form small cylinders and are isolated. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1455535333262-4GHWAPEMN0CRDZ46E6Q9/upload.jpg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Identifying Termite and Wasp mudding. This is a hornets nest on a wall, the distinct cocoons are clearly visible. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1455535435465-49EOYIERXKMAU0UM0C6Q/upload.jpg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Identifying Termite and Wasp mudding. Termite mud tubes never have open sections, they are designed to keep the termites moist and isolated. You can see an open cocoon at the top. Also the pattern of the mudding is inconsistent with termite mudding.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1455575739553-600MQXUC969MH5LC3ETC/upload.jpg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Identifying Termite and Wasp mudding. These are often confused for termites. A birds nest on the left and some wasps nests on the right. https://www.thetermitetrackers.com/blog/2016/2/25/a-slightly-technical-overview-of-termite-baiting-systems monthly 0.5 2016-03-11 https://www.thetermitetrackers.com/blog/2015/10/13/electricity monthly 0.5 2017-08-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1447818765296-PJOIF8MDIQOKRCASH6AF/upload.jpeg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Termites and electricity don't mix. The lights that this switch controls was behaving erratically and causing the circa breaker to trip. The extremely wey mud allowed tiny short circuits In the system. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1451646158172-TQEE1ZQKDG3Z68YRBR8X/upload.jpeg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Termites and electricity don't mix. This socket for a PowerPoint was full of termite mud, behind this mud were the wires ode the socket.   https://www.thetermitetrackers.com/blog/2016/2/16/termite-mud-shelter-tubes-galore-1 monthly 0.5 2016-02-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1455624871721-DB6ANBQCA7O1HZMMXL3C/upload.jpg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Termite mud shelter tubes galore! Nasutitermes mud shelter tubes on a fence. https://www.thetermitetrackers.com/blog/2015/11/20/shipping-container-storage monthly 0.5 2016-03-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1453330181682-CRW0AAZY0Z1I94LWU81R/image-asset.jpeg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Using shipping containers for storage = termite haven! These drawers were stored safely in a shipping container, so the owners thought.  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1447974893828-AMGSZLNU20A3HLYMGR8L/upload.jpeg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Using shipping containers for storage = termite haven! Termites found it extremely easy to get past the marine plywood flooring in this container to start looking for something to eat! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1454286736487-RBCY6CG9HG9KP3AMQGPZ/upload.jpg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Using shipping containers for storage = termite haven! The edge of the container isn't the only danger zone, here you can see termites getting into the middle of the flooring in this shipping container...what happens next?  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1453330340327-HC9L894QUL04MMEUC9AJ/image-asset.jpeg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Using shipping containers for storage = termite haven! This! After installing a bait station, the termites wasted no time making it their home!  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1454286702025-3YXTGYYM8VR3LUAYEXSJ/upload.jpg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Using shipping containers for storage = termite haven! https://www.thetermitetrackers.com/blog/2016/1/29/beware-of-hazards-in-your-home monthly 0.5 2016-01-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1454013245252-07EWVHXVRVOP1U547NTN/upload.jpg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Beware of hazards in your home! The dust was shot into the roof in one location and has coated the roof iron, not the intended location for insecticidal dust! https://www.thetermitetrackers.com/blog/2016/1/4/concrete-as-a-termite-barrier monthly 0.5 2016-01-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1451957223457-X9YQ6Y9UOK4HT3DEO5UV/image-asset.jpeg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Concrete as a termite Barrier. Ensuring a concrete slab is poured to Australian Standards can potentially make an excellent termite barrier for your property. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1452512063103-A2I71B38Z81VJPM7S0VH/upload.jpeg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Concrete as a termite Barrier. Joins in a slab can potentially be a termite entry point. It's important to ensure that these joins are treated.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1452429831495-RO9QYXE6FOC39BG7QWME/upload.jpeg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Concrete as a termite Barrier. The concrete walls in this basement are an ideal termite barrier, only the joins to the base slab required treatment.   https://www.thetermitetrackers.com/blog/2015/10/31/termite-swarmers monthly 0.5 2016-01-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1446884558419-HIR3T895OIJJ5CG5AJO3/upload.jpeg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Termite swarmers. A close up view of an alate. They are darker than the other castes in the colony, have wings and eyes and are better able to survive in ambient conditions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1446884539214-3NI85OPXRMW381B8G40O/upload.jpeg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Termite swarmers. Termite wings are even in size and a pale yellow or straw colour. These were found not too far away from termite workings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1451906770505-FZAOKFGSTSRNZ0PQXZD5/upload.jpeg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Termite swarmers. Dead alates can often be found near lights, windows and in spider webs like this. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1451384267747-NNU3JI67J9C2QAE1KXKV/upload.jpeg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Termite swarmers. Once your familiar with termites. It will be easy to spot the alates as many colonies release hundreds to thousands of these reproductives. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1452477183433-UK7CGPWFDT1UT9PWWGNP/upload.jpeg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Termite swarmers. The two pairs of even wings helps easily identify a Termite alate. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1451384440511-P9SASKYYZMHIEYNY7WHW/upload.jpeg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Termite swarmers. It's not uncommon to see these lying around everywhere in spring and summer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1451940286942-QX8BWB0LA5SJ1WEYO7ZF/upload.jpeg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Termite swarmers. This mulched area makes a great first home for a fledgling termite colony. The timber scraps on the ground and the regular watering means they get everything they need! https://www.thetermitetrackers.com/blog/2015/11/24/baiting-in-concrete monthly 0.5 2015-12-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1451196692412-YYQWO0BWTI1JYKG8XMSW/image-asset.jpeg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Baiting in concrete BORING! Hmm.. Soft like butter! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1448311327492-NSUK2XNXTP3ME1HPYPYQ/upload.jpeg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Baiting in concrete A Sentricon Always active bait rod, along with it's built in extraction plastic ring thingy and a stainless steel cap. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1451195757070-8BAFK1G5AUVOTBD961X8/image-asset.jpeg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Baiting in concrete https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1448311362734-O9X3BNGSFZMVUKGB9RR4/upload.jpeg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Baiting in concrete https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1451339893910-OABO2N7UYZZ3PAXJ0BTE/upload.jpeg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Baiting in concrete An in concrete baiting system ready to go! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1451339915005-MTFK61MBPP0WNQG0M4OB/upload.jpeg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Baiting in concrete The cap is installed and seals the rod in it's little hidey hole! https://www.thetermitetrackers.com/blog/2015/6/17/take-the-termite-test monthly 0.5 2015-10-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1445404722894-EWXOL0I3RBHXWO82QSAY/CroppedImage960340-BASP0066-Termidor-Banner-Roll-960x339px2.jpg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Take the Termite test! Click to open the Termite Test Page! https://www.thetermitetrackers.com/blog/2014/11/10/ant-capping-gone-wrong monthly 0.5 2015-10-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1415587998053-CD4U33JMVFY4QG24EBFB/image.jpg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - "Inadequate" Ant Capping The ant capping metal shield with it's inspection edge being completely covered by a cover strip. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1415588219863-53T0PIENUM1GWG3KOQMP/image.jpg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - "Inadequate" Ant Capping This ant cap was not joined properly during construction, and to add to the potential problems, is clearly rusting away. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1415605494383-HMXF24EPMBR7IO8ZET8P/image.jpg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - "Inadequate" Ant Capping An addition to this property has resulted in the ant capping being compromised, you can clearly see that the ant cap does not completely cover the new vertical cover strip, causing an easy passage for termites to get in undetected. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1415851649747-P98BQGB8U46LFW25MNGF/image-asset.jpeg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - "Inadequate" Ant Capping Vertical Transitions such as this one, are a commonplace entry point for termites. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1415851774228-1F49SU4MKA9F50KCE3ZK/image-asset.jpeg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - "Inadequate" Ant Capping This photo clearly demonstrates a vertical transition where the ant capping is not joined, for the ant capping to be effective both the lower and upper sections of ant capping need to be joined in the middle to form a continuous barrier. In this particular case, it was virtually impossible to visually inspect between the two levels as there was poor access. That's why it's important to get it right during the construction phase. https://www.thetermitetrackers.com/blog/2015/10/8/a-water-saving-tip monthly 0.5 2015-10-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1444282428023-K4BIHVSV06IZ4H3XKZL9/upload.jpeg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - A water saving tip! This water leak on the Central Coast had be dripping for so long, that stalactites had formed. They were still happily dripping away during the inspection. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1444282625811-BNEL1PVW94WOLRFYYV8E/upload.jpeg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - A water saving tip! The Stalagmites were a sure sign of the extent of this leak. Many thousands of litres of water would have been dripped to form this huge calcified deposit. It was so extensive that we couldn't budge it! https://www.thetermitetrackers.com/blog/2015/9/18/why-every-place-needs-termite-protection monthly 0.5 2015-12-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1442525357878-6VEOL1XVWFLINVZXLTCZ/upload.jpg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Why every place needs termite protection. Termites infested this camera. Photo Copywright Jeff Cremer.  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1442525389686-8ZPT2HOYBS1EHP753DQB/upload.jpg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Why every place needs termite protection. Nasutitermes in the shutter/mirror mechanism of the DSLR. Photos Copywright Jeff Cremer.  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1449185715026-8NL3P4YE9GKO6BAT43BT/image.jpg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Why every place needs termite protection. A sad sight for any photography lover. Termites all over the lens, effectively destroying the optics!  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1449185635681-E83B893UVJC58DCIO1NO/image.jpg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Why every place needs termite protection. The termites completely destroyed the camera, fortunately he was able to recover data from the memory card.  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1449185700429-B0C8QEKGMKX0Y12G9YWH/image.jpg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Why every place needs termite protection. Extreme Termites!  https://www.thetermitetrackers.com/blog/2015/6/9/termidor-residual-non-repellant-treatment monthly 0.5 2015-10-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1439413737878-0TJSDCNF3IQX3Q6JY5T8/upload.jpg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Termidor residual non repellant treatment. This cockroach wasn't living for long after it came across a little bit of residual Termidor following a termite treatment at Lake Macquarie. There is always a bit of Termidor in th hole following a termite treatment. This clearly shows how the Termidor does not repel insects. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1433834733642-OCOVQASBFW4D2M2EKHIX/upload.jpeg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Termidor residual non repellant treatment. This Australian cockroach was bowled over by a small amount of residual Termidor.   https://www.thetermitetrackers.com/blog/2015/9/10/ruok monthly 0.5 2015-09-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1441840995699-Q6Y2JJ9W8DQM5J51SMEF/ThanksForAsking+WSPD+tile.jpg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - RUOK - World suicide prevention Day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1441828083991-GRM2CCWIKJZ2UD6RBBL8/upload.png Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - RUOK - World suicide prevention Day. Be prepared https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1441828097036-GBYBYMQPI4PTVJCTQD8W/upload.png Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - RUOK - World suicide prevention Day. Pick your moment https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1441828105249-DNL1BLAJLPL3YB68CTEU/upload.png Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - RUOK - World suicide prevention Day. Help! Listen. Take the time and tell them that you care. If they are talking about suicide then take it seriously. https://www.thetermitetrackers.com/blog/2015/8/24/meter-box-stickers monthly 0.5 2016-08-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1440397098172-MVYPGHMPJTWRLWPP6DCW/upload.jpg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Meter box stickers - often overlooked. This sticker provides notice of a termidor termite treatment. This helps prevent anyone from inadvertently coming into contact with the termiticide. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1470271058997-0IVUY15D22PRN1JK70E7/image.jpg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Meter box stickers - often overlooked. This meter box sticker is inadequate, it does not provide details about the type of treatment, the expected life expectancy or areas treated.   https://www.thetermitetrackers.com/blog/2015/9/1/spring-has-sprung monthly 0.5 2015-09-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1441084179514-VYYC6GSARQ6YKXLMI7ZZ/image-asset.jpeg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Spring has sprung! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1441084770854-GYTAZK2X9MOK8KF4K3PQ/image-asset.jpeg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Spring has sprung! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1441084443742-BR03U08W0RFZCYMZC7N9/2015-02-15+16.23.35.jpg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Spring has sprung! https://www.thetermitetrackers.com/blog/thespottedspeck monthly 0.5 2015-10-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1439807186342-X8LS677DOA5YAQOZKMEX/image-asset.jpeg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Off Topic - but wonderful! (Shamelss plug alert!) https://www.thetermitetrackers.com/blog/2015/8/13/deep-in-the-recesses-of-your-roof monthly 0.5 2015-10-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1439413543565-ZON1HGW7V58JP0N9AMM6/upload.jpg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Deep in the recesses of your roof. The damage found in the roof truss was found at the furthest point away from the manhole!   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1442353899397-ULFUHZ3PK6BUG4UTWFO8/upload.jpg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Deep in the recesses of your roof. This damage cannot be easily found until an adventurous inspector goes on the hunt! https://www.thetermitetrackers.com/blog/2015/8/3/mould-a-sure-sign-of-high-moisture monthly 0.5 2015-08-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1438576534983-EPN9GNVQSEWGOBRGWUYH/image.jpg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Mould. A sure sign of high moisture. Mould on the side of this book highlights the persistent high humidity in this room. Not only bad for your health but is also a sign of high moisture. Forget book worms, it's book mould!  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1438842646785-FW8SRRXNMB8KL5LI2A1V/image.jpg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Mould. A sure sign of high moisture. A leaking bathroom provided all the moisture needed for this mould to grow nicely on a ceiling!  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1439506967768-CV5SRZ24VR7MYTQP8G4K/image.jpg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Mould. A sure sign of high moisture. High moisture , a warm environment and a cold aluminium window frame allows mould to grow as moisture condenses on the aluminium. https://www.thetermitetrackers.com/blog/2015/6/26/sources-of-food-for-termites monthly 0.5 2015-10-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1435290188287-2J8BNAFIU45G1YPBAUP2/image.jpg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Sources of food for termites. Shcedorhinotermes termites ate through many books on this bookshelf in a house on the Central Coast. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1435290639459-H1JU98AG2G0OATLKZOB6/image.jpg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Sources of food for termites. The termites came up through the bottom of the cupboard, foraging along the bottom of the books and eating the ones they fancied!  https://www.thetermitetrackers.com/blog/2015/6/17/termite-hazard-map monthly 0.5 2015-07-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1434519723979-UFHUXXMWSELDC5PS0Y3X/image.jpg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Termite Hazard map. https://www.thetermitetrackers.com/blog/2015/2/18/how-to-identify-termite-mudding monthly 0.5 2015-10-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1424228306712-8DMOL9EHAGV6T3DHEQ93/image.jpg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - How to identify termite mudding. The Termite mudding is clearly visible on this property on the Central Coast, that is, after you remove the paint! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1424241643994-MBMQBDWMJP1KJHG3YA5E/upload.jpeg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - How to identify termite mudding. Termite mud packed in between an engaged pier in a subfloor and a dwarf wall. The mud is packed in tightly and does not fall out easily! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1424262411225-5WIX2A9M0MSBGLK88RDH/upload.jpeg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - How to identify termite mudding. This termite activity is quite obvious! However, subtle signs are also present. Notice the bubbling of the paint on the right hand side just below the mudding. This is a sign of significant activity jay below the surface, this is something we look for during inspections as well. This was on a property in Mangrove Mountain. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1424262857352-WA2WWLHXKUH1WPU4L1C2/upload.jpeg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - How to identify termite mudding. Termite mud packed in behind this architrave is a dead giveaway. Although it may seem really obvious, sometimes the orientation of the door makes it hard to look at the doorway side on. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1424390434002-Z8R6Z3U2C6X8EU468SIP/upload.jpeg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - How to identify termite mudding. This appeared like evidence of termites at a distance initially, (it was up on the top of a garage). Closer inspection revealed that it was just debris made up of dust, fluff and spiders webs. https://www.thetermitetrackers.com/blog/2015/6/17/arsenic-trioxide-dusting-a-dangerous-way-to-kill-termites monthly 0.5 2015-11-01 https://www.thetermitetrackers.com/blog/2015/1/15/when-ant-capping-isnt monthly 0.5 2016-01-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1421310217478-C71M7Q1JVJY3UOASACZ6/upload.jpeg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - How ant capping keeps termites out of a building. The termites have built a large mud shelter tube under this ant cap, but then you see them mysteriously appear in the timber above the ant cap! If this capping was a continuous barrier for the full width of the brick, they would have to build their mud shelter tube OVER the ant cap. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1421310247211-BIIW8MSUFYAL34SCVH2V/upload.jpeg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - How ant capping keeps termites out of a building. This explains why termites get in without being seen - the ant capping does not cover the full width of the brick! This does not meet the Australian standard for termite protection. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1421320602654-BCIQ34OA89LMP7UODVDR/upload.jpeg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - How ant capping keeps termites out of a building. This ant capping was only partially existent, with an inspection edge that goes off into oblivion. It was not able to prevent the termites getting in a chewing out this frame. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1421320644711-4AGU4Y1OMUB5LYEUYVQK/upload.jpeg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - How ant capping keeps termites out of a building. The ant cap on this wall ends up butting up to a timber frame, there's no inspection edge and no surprises the termites got in.  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1422397138204-RYS12MC6L4728VM9W3OS/image.jpg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - How ant capping keeps termites out of a building. This is the most common failing of ant capping, failing to form a continuous barrier when there is a vertical transition, nothing is preventing the termites coming up between the two piers and into the lower bearer, and it would not be visible until it's too late.   https://www.thetermitetrackers.com/blog/2014/12/19/termite-entry-points monthly 0.5 2015-06-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1418977568148-8QO1W4NUZXL4PG5HR6W1/upload.jpeg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Termite entry points - In subfloors. This large entry point for termites may seem obvious, but requires a thorough search in a tight subfloor space to locate. Also, having large amounts of unnecessary timber in the subfloor is just an open invitation for termites. This was discovered in a building where previous inspectors had failed to note the threat to the building. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1433740003288-0F2GC9PI63CW0342KRRV/upload.jpeg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Termite entry points - In subfloors. This large mud tube shows that a major feeding site has been struck. It may look obvious now but was very difficult to find. The height of this crawl space was about 250mm, so it was a lot of work to get to this location. However, it was like striking gold once we found it! The Termites were promptly eradicated. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1418977825454-3P9VWX7YIY46D0F0PVRZ/upload.jpeg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Termite entry points - In subfloors. Thus mud shelter tube was found in a subfloor space. It shows how the termites used existing structures to conceal themselves. In this instance they were relying on a steel door jamb into the subfloor as a little highway that kept them hidden. https://www.thetermitetrackers.com/blog/2015/5/31/termites-found-in-a-garden-in-their-mud-shelter-tube monthly 0.5 2015-05-31 https://www.thetermitetrackers.com/blog/2015/5/21/timber-post-severly-damaged-by-wood-rot-fungal-decay monthly 0.5 2015-05-22 https://www.thetermitetrackers.com/blog/2014/12/16/pinhole-borers monthly 0.5 2015-09-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1418702993518-U5JCKLAF67Z459M65PS9/upload.jpeg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Lyctus Borers (powder post beetles) This bearer was peppered with damage from powder post beetles. Found during a routine termite inspection. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1418703021424-RCIU2Z38CEW0URTP8IZX/upload.jpeg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Lyctus Borers (powder post beetles) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1423438816871-4GBJ9G67VK3T9IZ3ZOZ4/upload.jpeg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Lyctus Borers (powder post beetles) This damage was found in a roof void during a termite inspection. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1430440839200-Y5GILGEPJ91K66AZV4ZG/upload.jpeg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Lyctus Borers (powder post beetles) This is a timber brace that had some damage, it was discovered in a roof void during a termite inspection.  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1423438855008-2DP4CCNZOM5I9PH4EWGT/upload.jpeg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Lyctus Borers (powder post beetles) End grain showing borer damage.  https://www.thetermitetrackers.com/blog/2015/4/20/drainage-problems-inviting-termites-into-your-home monthly 0.5 2015-11-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1429529864085-IF7MZ5IEN9CWO7CISDIO/upload.jpeg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Drainage problems - inviting termites into your home. This downpipe appeared sound, until digging around it revealed that it was rusted and allowing water to drain against the building. This was discovered during a termit inspection.  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1430355760888-DXM5BYQ2MRKSUTXTPQB4/image.jpg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Drainage problems - inviting termites into your home. This rainwater tank overflow was connected originally. However, heavy rainfall and storms may have contributed to it being dislodged. This was discovered during a routine termite inspection.   https://www.thetermitetrackers.com/blog/2015/3/21/formwork-left-in-place-discovered-during-a-pre-purchase-inspection monthly 0.5 2015-04-20 https://www.thetermitetrackers.com/blog/2015/4/8/lyctus-borer-damage monthly 0.5 2015-10-13 https://www.thetermitetrackers.com/blog/2015/4/7/termites-feeding-on-bait-schedorhinotermes monthly 0.5 2015-04-07 https://www.thetermitetrackers.com/blog/2015/4/2/termite-mud-gallery-in-a-subfloor monthly 0.5 2015-04-01 https://www.thetermitetrackers.com/blog/2015/3/20/ants-found-during-a-termite-inspection monthly 0.5 2015-04-08 https://www.thetermitetrackers.com/blog/2015/1/13/signs-of-what-has-been monthly 0.5 2015-03-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1421140920518-VGLCZ6VP8NYMZHGVH7XE/upload.jpeg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Signs of what has been. Although the damaged timber is long gone, it's obvious on this concrete pier that there has been termite damage before next to this pier. This shows that the property is vulnerable to termite attack. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1421140647432-E3THO9AYVKSX0AVD8AHJ/upload.jpeg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Signs of what has been. This bearer has obviously seen termite damage in it's history. So it's important to trace this damage back to the termites entry point to make sure that it doesn't happen again! https://www.thetermitetrackers.com/blog/2015/1/19/the-best-fence-shouldnt-be-termite-food monthly 0.5 2015-03-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1421664831157-H388DZZE2AODD421V767/image.jpg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - The best fence shouldn't be termite food! If you see damage like this, chances are you have termites feasting on your fences!  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1421665497345-4GF68RNHNQZNDUFNOVBF/image.jpg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - The best fence shouldn't be termite food! Keep an eye out for timber stored on the ground, also having large quantities of decaying vegetation creates a perfect little home for termites!  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1425415667040-P9DU2CF25OBP5N5VSIJE/image.jpg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - The best fence shouldn't be termite food! Termite galleries on the back of this fence show that the termites are quite a bit partial to fences!  https://www.thetermitetrackers.com/blog/2014/12/11/termatrac-finds-termites-where-thermal-imaging-wont monthly 0.5 2015-10-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1418296579861-8KUDGGRIK43AD6SCNLOO/image.jpg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Termatrac finds termites - where thermal imaging won't! A Termatrac T3i Set up on a tripod to detect termites moving in a ceiling - this was in a 2 storey building where the cavity was heavily insulated. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1418296707173-Z9BWX2MBV24YWZA54TLG/upload.jpeg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Termatrac finds termites - where thermal imaging won't! The Termites were subsequently baited, you can see here the cavity and the insulation on the side of the bait box. https://www.thetermitetrackers.com/blog/2015/1/13/dangers-of-previous-treatments monthly 0.5 2015-10-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1421143871414-HGA6JA17K689DXM3LOXG/upload.jpeg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Hidden dangers of previous treatments. The bright red dust you see in this picture is arsenic trioxide dust. It was used in the past to eradicate termites from this timber and the dust is clearly visible. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1421143939757-ZLPL7WBBG40DZVCZDBLT/upload.jpeg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Hidden dangers of previous treatments. The Arsenic trioxide dust penetrates deep into galleries in the timber. Thus exposing anyone who works on the timber, (think renovation) exposed to arsenic trioxide dust. A Schedule 7 Dangerous poison. https://www.thetermitetrackers.com/blog/2015/1/21/is-this-termite-damage monthly 0.5 2015-01-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1421810497160-C8OYS9Q7FDNLSA85YTI5/image.jpg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Is this Termite damage?   Sometimes damage will look a lot like termite damage, especially on painted surfaces, but in reality is nothing more than fungal decay (wood rot). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1421812101945-TSFGXBA9TZ43BEG3AVVP/image.jpg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Is this Termite damage? https://www.thetermitetrackers.com/blog/2014/12/23/baiting-for-eradication monthly 0.5 2015-10-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1419283218685-7HNKK0PDNE0TGZ1OPA7Z/upload.jpeg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Baiting for Colony eradication. A baiting program commenced on a property, here the termites were found indoors in the flooring. Being careful when installing the bait station is imperative to getting them to feed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1421381520284-ICZRVVAEA2II32B4KR0Z/upload.jpeg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Baiting for Colony eradication. One week in and they have already devoured all of the bait, this was replenished and they continued to feed.... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1419283285048-A8O3YR83GP5AV9PBU5A4/upload.jpeg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Baiting for Colony eradication. A tight spot between levels on a multi-storey building meant being creative with the bait. These were Schedorhinotermes being baited, they can be very difficult to bait and in this case, required several baiting locations, this colony consumed more than 800g of bait! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1421381091618-0WO79085BIXQLA8WA6CO/upload.jpeg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Baiting for Colony eradication. These Coptotermes had to be baited in a subfloor, there were very few feeding sites, so finding a spot where they would feed took a lot of hunting! https://www.thetermitetrackers.com/blog/2014/12/19/determining-termite-species monthly 0.5 2015-01-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1418978000467-YI6DK7X6MK3GNPZCL4C7/upload.jpeg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Determining termite genus & species - another part of an inspection. A Coptotermes acinaciformus worker. The Coptotermes genus is one of the most destructive termites in Australia, accounting for the majority of the timber damage in structures. These were found in a subfloor and were consuming leftover formwork in the subfloor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1419940595380-JVAOQRDSGH2YSWBYD48N/upload.jpeg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Determining termite genus & species - another part of an inspection. Nasutitermes on a fence post, this genus are very destructive termites, and are a threat to homes and timber structures. These were within 50m of a house and are a direct threat to the home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1420158482899-R42XD8V7BDOL9T1SC1J9/upload.jpeg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Determining termite genus & species - another part of an inspection. The destructive Schedorhinotermes can be very difficult to control because of their their shy behaviour. And yes, they are very destructive! Here are some during a baiting programme we're carrying out. https://www.thetermitetrackers.com/blog/2014/11/22/termatrac-detecting-termites-in-difficult-places monthly 0.5 2015-10-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1416659204175-AXHGIYGK50S1XOFWS61O/image.jpg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Termatrac - Detecting termites in difficult places. Checking a door jamb where evidence of termite mudding existed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1416659326809-X51YXV8B7WV04TMM2LDL/image.jpg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Termatrac - Detecting termites in difficult places. The unit sends signals deep into the timber to accurately measure movement. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1416659381084-TBS15IJ3BJ6BS85JWW4V/image.jpg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Termatrac - Detecting termites in difficult places. Termites were discovered in this wall because of the Termatrac. https://www.thetermitetrackers.com/blog/2014/12/4/its-abandoned-termite-bait-stations monthly 0.5 2014-12-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1417612970268-7DLHA3CS6MGQ8OR86D89/image.jpg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - It's abandoned - termite bait stations! This bait station is far from effective as it is protruding significantly, the top should be flush with ground level. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1417613059847-X7YL5E96Z6OCY9VT0AUH/image.jpg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - It's abandoned - termite bait stations! This bait station was very close by to an termite entry point on a house, as you can see the termites have already eaten most of the wood out before abandoning it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1417613304147-OSHPWWPRDPREDYOZV0LA/image.jpg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - It's abandoned - termite bait stations! A Sentricon bait station graveyard, these bait stations were monitored for a while but have now been abandoned.... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1417747525388-7IF8VOS3WIY6RXC6NU7R/image.jpg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - It's abandoned - termite bait stations! this bait station hadn't been checked for years.... https://www.thetermitetrackers.com/blog/2014/12/4/drilling-injecting monthly 0.5 2015-10-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1433292459065-4O6JI5GWHELK24MNIR8Z/upload.jpeg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Drilling & Injecting Hole Spacings! When holes are drilled to inject termiticide under a concrete slab to treat the footing of a wall, the holes cannot be more than 150mm from the wall. This home had holes exceeding 300mm. Needless to say, the original treatment failed and the home was re infested. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1433312142830-U5JNOMKMF4X9ID9BN3SR/upload.jpeg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Drilling & Injecting Injecting Termidor under a slab. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1417669412630-MLATSBUED7JVYLULPD7X/image.jpg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Drilling & Injecting Hole spacings on this property exceeded 300mm! Once again, they were beyond specification, holes should be between 150-300mm apart. The greater tolerance is reserved for porous soil types and rarely used in our practice. Ironically this was done on an internal wall that was a https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1424039465192-OXD3QTUCLXRBZQFLZT57/upload.jpeg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Drilling & Injecting Once again, hole spacing was beyond specification. More examples below....  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1417669448317-EK7KOTKGTHZBHBHCVAYE/image.jpg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Drilling & Injecting https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1417669487622-HGBNRT5C1N069C5V8OSP/image.jpg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Drilling & Injecting https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1424039655551-80X0221VO3PGQKVK6VLB/upload.jpeg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Drilling & Injecting https://www.thetermitetrackers.com/blog/2014/11/4/hot-water-units monthly 0.5 2014-12-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1415073789388-F6BQ7YASJNUE1E3228BK/image-asset.jpeg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Hot Water units - a constant source of moisture. The Overflow on this hot water unit (Copper pipe going into the soil) drains near the base of the house, coupled with all the vegetation nearby, this is a great invitation for termites. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1417576522333-QJ87BCGX34CD8RXDI89G/image.jpg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Hot Water units - a constant source of moisture. This overflow is actually plumbed around the hot water unit, but still drains right against the house, it actually drains next to timber lattice! Once again, vegetation is prevalent around the base of the building. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1418961466847-6Z50QOZU29WSL645UV3S/upload.jpeg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Hot Water units - a constant source of moisture. Even concealed hot water units have insufficient drainage. https://www.thetermitetrackers.com/blog/2014/11/11/identifying-termite-galleries monthly 0.5 2014-11-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1415662381902-VC2UZSGYOPIJ8BTMNXLW/image.jpg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Identifying termite galleries. Evidence of termite activity is clearly visible due to the mudding behind the studs and top plates of this cottage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1415662399231-NPZET3YCYNOXKFRDBI1L/image.jpg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Identifying termite galleries. You can clearly see how the termites have made it all the way to the roof trusses. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1415662417541-V6O6VOFWMJD1DMGFI1ZR/image.jpg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Identifying termite galleries. Although the mud gallery has been removed (this damage was done years before) you can clearly see the signs of termite damage. This spotting and staining on the surface are signs of termite activity, although it has not caused any structural damage to the timber. https://www.thetermitetrackers.com/blog/2014/9/17/moisture-in-subfloors monthly 0.5 2014-11-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1410960066774-NGD649PLMFAPCL3TZCZT/image.jpg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Moisture in subfloors. Steel rusting from the high moisture in the subfloor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1410960099043-E26IO206W2C0DKFZG3V5/image.jpg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Moisture in subfloors. Wood rotting due to extremely high constant moisture in the subfloor. https://www.thetermitetrackers.com/blog/2014/9/24/subfloor-covering monthly 0.5 2014-10-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1411535399472-C2BJMUOZJ2TJAV9IC47M/image.jpg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Subfloor covering This garden area not only restricts access to the subfloor, but the plants and decaying organic matter is like a billboard inviting the termites in! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1411535429162-VTLPPRQIEQFYUWP51ASM/image.jpg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Subfloor covering There's little hope of doing a good termite inspection with this much foliage! (And a greater chance of finding termites!) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1411535473852-XYMR5W3X49HCX6L7WW1I/image.jpg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Subfloor covering Not only do the plants against the building compromise the building, but having the timber in the garden makes a great appetizer for the termites before they make it inside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1414728824457-HTEJHYL8V51XR57MO6ZH/image.jpg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Subfloor covering This subfloor opening was ONLY JUST big enough! https://www.thetermitetrackers.com/blog/2014/8/15/ant-capping-how-does-it-work monthly 0.5 2016-01-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1408093513718-R72CATOSU2J7URED1VPZ/image.jpg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Ant capping - how does it work? This ant capping actually did it's job, making sure the termites are visible. https://www.thetermitetrackers.com/blog/2014/8/15/wood-rot-timber-in-garden monthly 0.5 2015-03-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1408109820178-0ZP9YVI0RJRVZIPPWC3P/image.jpg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Wood rot - timber in garden areas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1426856746987-CY6WPQYRSCROMX60ZPAQ/image.jpg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Wood rot - timber in garden areas. His timber post wasn't even in contact with the soil, but it's exposure to the elements have allowed it to rot significantly.   https://www.thetermitetrackers.com/blog/2014/9/24/extensive-damage monthly 0.5 2014-10-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1411533802354-W6XX7VQSY6871LV1JGPR/image.jpg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Extensive damage - often concealed! Extensive termite workings, the termites made themselves right at home, then invited all their friends and family over for an all you can eat buffet.... https://www.thetermitetrackers.com/blog/2014/9/18/w3fv9wr2c0tuxnzi1uoy8owd6ol7bo monthly 0.5 2016-03-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1411012008357-I4HBVF27LMX2Y2S5LYQB/image.jpg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Identifying termite nests in trees. An arboreal Nasutitermes nest. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1411012071566-O8V2HDR7BQ9RM9UEEZZ4/image.jpg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Identifying termite nests in trees. Nasutitermes termites in their nest. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1458612175877-RBERUTPDS9ZUYO6YQOKB/upload.jpg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Identifying termite nests in trees. This monster of a termite nest could clearly be seen behind a property. It's a nasutitermes nest, which could be a threat to the home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1458592894530-6PKL9GSEZWZ90OUKA05Z/upload.jpg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Identifying termite nests in trees. A nasutitermes nest. https://www.thetermitetrackers.com/blog/2014/8/14/potential-problemswaiting-to-happen monthly 0.5 2014-09-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1407981516836-Q3KLGQDN74781V6CMEWT/image.jpg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Potential problems..waiting to happen. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1407981605565-5NWIN2IO4HR6CASWV6WH/image.jpg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Potential problems..waiting to happen. https://www.thetermitetrackers.com/blog/2014/8/18/why-regular-inspections-are-important monthly 0.5 2014-09-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1408352627532-XH8FKS8RLACV0SI5L8ER/image.jpg Termite Blog - Information on Termites in Australia - Why regular inspections are important. 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Trees were recently cleared on this block to make way for a new development. What can't be seen are the termites that have now gone underground, awaiting the new homes to be built! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1484741011372-IWPHZHTUR3STKP4UDY5K/DSC08164-01.jpeg Gallery - Photos of termites, damage and termite treatmens. - Termite workers on the run These Schedorhinotermes workers were exposed during an inspection at Lake Macquarie. They quickly follow their shelter tubes to run away from the potential danger. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1539516929884-ZP1NBH0PCUNGMQ0FGLQE/index_2.jpg Gallery - Photos of termites, damage and termite treatmens. - Reticulation system on an addition. When renovating, it's important to add termite protection to any additions. 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When we are inspecting for Termites, we not only check the house but look for termites around the house, here is a Nasutitermes nest in a tree. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1539516883455-GLMM071FZHIK6RGOIWC4/index_4.jpg Gallery - Photos of termites, damage and termite treatmens. - Termite damage - formwork in a subfloor. Often there are timbers left in a subfloor that are no longer needed. Left over from the construction phase of the building, they are great termite food and are often the bridge that termites need to infest a property. This was discovered during an inspection on a home in the Central Coast. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1539516853718-LQ7V13FB1Y6IETKOYQW7/index_5.jpg Gallery - Photos of termites, damage and termite treatmens. - Inside a Termite Nest. Have a look inside a termite nest. This is a Nasutitermes nest - which is often found in a mound on the ground, if they're near your home then they could be a threat to your home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1539517052319-9X6PWAP88I40MD4IC6FO/20151023_141511-01.jpg Gallery - Photos of termites, damage and termite treatmens. - Termite Damage in a Heritage Building. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1539517023621-BW2FNUADC6DID6BTSJEE/20151023_152714-01.jpeg Gallery - Photos of termites, damage and termite treatmens. - Termites attacking a termite bait station attractant. We regularly check termite bait stations to ensure that they are correctly protect a property. Here we see a bait station that's been attacked by termites. 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The Flooring allows termites to get in very easily and often goods stored in a shipping container are easily destroyed by termites, especially if it's not being regularly inspected. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1539516997428-31ONG88FRCJCZHQFJC5H/DSC01734_1-01.jpg Gallery - Photos of termites, damage and termite treatmens. - A Termite Entry point in a subfloor A Massive Coptotermes colony set up a very large entry point (and sub nest) in a subfloor into a house in the Central Coast. They ate out all the formwork and timber that was in the subfloor. This could have easily been avoided if the home had the formwork removed when it was constructed, or anytime thereafter for that matter! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1484741007562-FYCT74EFS9NEX1YQVV76/20161216_101634-01.jpeg Gallery - Photos of termites, damage and termite treatmens. - Baiting Termites to eradicate the colony. We sometimes have to squeeze a bait box in remote locations! This bait box will feed the termites in this wall a specially formulated bait that will eventually kill off the whole colony. Thus protecting structures from future attack from this colony.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1484741711996-ROLBIEO83IMMVTQ5RFXN/20160226_131605-01.jpeg Gallery - Photos of termites, damage and termite treatmens. - Fungal decay Fungal Decay (or Wood rot) is a severe timber pest. 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Subterranean termite workers in their natural habitat. Underground! These termites are about 5-6mm in length and eat timber 24 hours, 7 days a week! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1451891684801-8K50UNBRA9MWTDAZTBJ4/DSC07333-01-01.jpeg Frequently asked questions about termites and their control. A Termite soldier. You can tell by the mandibles and darker body. This is a Schedorhinotermes major soldier. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1451887171193-UHO4GFHO7KIS4R3PN9H1/image-asset.jpeg Frequently asked questions about termites and their control. This is a termite alate, commonly referred to as a "swarmer" these fly out of a colony to start a new colony where favourable conditions are met. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1451879796075-GOX34XD5JY1HX8GNUWE7/image-asset.png Frequently asked questions about termites and their control. A Nasutitermes nest, high up in a tree! This species of termites are usually mound builders and will build a nest on a tree or on the ground. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1451880120864-S6GHZUOBAQE71PJC8QCU/image-asset.jpeg Frequently asked questions about termites and their control. You can clearly see the mud tube the termites built to get into the wall of this home! The wall was built on a course of bricks which gave the termites easy access to the timber. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1451882633366-PHLUNI1C06ZQUYODGWTH/image-asset.jpeg Frequently asked questions about termites and their control. Smashing up a termite nest like this one will control this colony, most of the time. So long as there aren't other colonies or a sub nest, depending on the variety of termite. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1451885627725-UMC7BIX7AF12FGGZ8F8T/image-asset.png Frequently asked questions about termites and their control. Chemical Treatments require specialist skill and equipment and require access to restricted chemicals. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1477997687970-QDWCJPIO19M8EJN8EP6T/2015+-+1_Fotor.jpg Frequently asked questions about termites and their control. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1477998099188-MH989BSRV3EEC6TKTAGO/image-asset.jpeg Frequently asked questions about termites and their control. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1506060736271-G95V08FYG2JUQWZS6QQ8/Nasutitermes+Nest+1.jpg Frequently asked questions about termites and their control. A Nasutitermes nest, high up in a tree! This species of termites are usually mound builders and will build a nest on a tree or on the ground. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1506060227838-NUZDLDI1ET5EV17SCT9Y/Termite+Workers.jpeg Frequently asked questions about termites and their control. Subterranean termite workers in their natural habitat. Underground! These termites are about 5-6mm in length and eat timber 24 hours, 7 days a week! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1506061850905-FIG5PZJDKWZ5ZQ1TMVL9/Schedorhinotermes+Soldier+1.jpg Frequently asked questions about termites and their control. A Termite soldier. You can tell by the mandibles and darker body. This is a Schedorhinotermes major soldier. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1506061171629-RASQL9O3S7MYXRTBODWO/Termite+Alate.jpeg Frequently asked questions about termites and their control. This is a termite alate, commonly referred to as a "swarmer" these fly out of a colony to start a new colony where favourable conditions are met. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1506062456821-3Z6XC5ELZ7KGKP2QDG2M/Termite+Entry+point+1.jpg Frequently asked questions about termites and their control. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1506062613059-CKQYYMQT157052CE69RV/Dead+Nasute+Nest.jpg Frequently asked questions about termites and their control. https://www.thetermitetrackers.com/home daily 0.75 2018-10-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1538649055935-S5BCFIM1CKPWFA2NJNLE/Background+Termite+on+Timber.jpg The Termite Trackers The Termite Trackers - Newcastle and Central Coast Termite Pest Control https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1538649310363-5EUM9Y1FM9K22FAYKVO0/Juan_and_Tara.jpg The Termite Trackers The Termite Trackers - Newcastle and Central Coast Termite Pest Control https://www.thetermitetrackers.com/our-services-2 daily 0.75 2018-10-08 https://www.thetermitetrackers.com/404 daily 0.75 2018-10-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1406616934414-BN2OIXM3L36X2Q8R3UBM/Anthrenus_verbasci_-_larva_front_%28aka%29.jpg 404 https://www.thetermitetrackers.com/contact daily 0.75 2017-09-22 https://www.thetermitetrackers.com/about daily 0.75 2018-10-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1539341974944-00WK2X7XX5IYLXAKPPO8/Termite+treatment+examples.jpg About us Some of the many pre construction treatments completed over the years! 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The colony was effectively eliminated. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1536652919416-OKRXVW1PJ1MH2VP3LCWN/20160524_120533.jpg Termite Eradication The dead termites on this Sentricon Always Active rod demonstrate a remote colony collapse. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1536652790809-AT7SMR7HWJEK1YZXF8GX/20150306_161219_1.jpg Termite Eradication Foaming a termite colony that had made it’s home in this wall. 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We include photos and specific details on our reports to let you know EXACTLY what is going on, it's not buried 9 pages into a report with thousands of words that don't make much sense. Pictures tell a thousand words, and we include a lot of them on our reports! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1503553335987-FSXMI7E20EJ3O1KRIZIN/flir_20170525T083901.jpg Termite Inspections https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1503552465543-V67KX0GMYJBRO6PQIWJL/Termite+Sub+Nest.jpeg Termite Inspections Termite Sub Nest in stored timber. This home in Wyong had termites infesting it, and the cause was discovered when a pile of stored timber was moved. They had infested it and made themselves a new home! 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Here a footpath is being poured against an existing home, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1506056842363-PG6MNFL822NMERGL5TXY/Reticulation+system+pump+up+station.jpg Reticulation System An Altis reticulation system - tested and ready to go! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1506056876959-N71O9JM4AHDQE29CVM4N/Reticulation+pump+up.jpg Reticulation System An Altis reticulation system being pumped up. https://www.thetermitetrackers.com/diy-termite-treatment daily 0.75 2018-10-08 https://www.thetermitetrackers.com/our-services-3 daily 0.75 2018-09-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1506068323309-QQFNBKAGFT3HYAMY9R14/Tara%2Binspecting%2Bfor%2Btermites.jpeg Our Services https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1536633944749-K8JZ7OGTUY4PN6S7UIWD/DSC00642.JPG Our Services https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1536634335838-V5J8OA6TT0419R25PRY6/20160204_105648.jpg Our Services https://www.thetermitetrackers.com/termite-baiting daily 0.75 2018-10-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1538729348049-01B4MSBWIVJHHW3H9SB5/Sentricon_Always_Active_in_Concrete.jpg Termite Baiting A Sentricon Always Active Rod - Ready for installation! The Sentricon always active system can be installed in concrete paths. Here we have carefully drilled a hole that will house the rod. If termites come within the vicinity of the home, they will start feeding on the rod which will subsequently eliminate the colony. Tests have shown that termites prefer feeding on this rod rather than timber! The Rod is active from the moment of installation and can last up to 5 years! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1536644776707-5MLLAH24RZNI14HO741K/Termites+Eating+a+Sentricon+Rod.jpeg Termite Baiting Termites eating out a Sentricon Always Active rod! This Sentricon Always active rod was significantly eaten out 8 weeks after installation! The termites feed on this and take a lethal dose of a termiticide back to the colony. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c4a7d8e4b00e8d041fa043/1538729362732-4B4O3KM2ZRBQRNTIV314/Termite_head.jpg Termite Baiting A termite soldier head following an eradication. 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