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Where can termites be found?
Read more: Where can termites be found?All over Australia. While the coastal belt and northern parts of the country are at highest risk, the subterranean termites that damage timber can be found throughout mainland Australia. There are also termites in Tasmania, but none of the most destructive species are active there.
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Are BASF termite treatments effective against all termite species?
Read more: Are BASF termite treatments effective against all termite species?Yes. There are hundreds of termite species in Australia, but only a few that damage timber and can harm your home. Both Termidor and Trelona ATBS will provide effective protection.
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What termite signs should I look for?
Read more: What termite signs should I look for?It’s very difficult know if you have termites and to find termites in a structure. Homeowners will often find termites when renovating or moving items around the home. That’s why it’s important to have a regular, annual termite inspection from a termite professional. To receive a termite inspection from an BASF accredited applicator.
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How do termites spread?
Read more: How do termites spread?Termites are attracted to moisture, so damp conditions – whether in the soil or the structure of your home – can encourage them to move in. Leaks associated with faulty plumbing, broken roof tiles, leaking shower recesses and air conditioning drainage can all cause problems. The soil beneath and around trees, shrubs and garden beds…
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Why are termites a problem?
Read more: Why are termites a problem?Termites are a highly destructive pest and a major cause of costly, disruptive and upsetting damage to homes around Australia. Amazingly, an estimated one in three homes in Australia has been affected by termite damage.
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Do termites have wings?
Read more: Do termites have wings?Some do, and they are the ones you are most likely to spot. Every year hundreds of young reproductive termites called alates fly out from established colonies looking to start new ones. If you see any, you need to be aware that your home is more likely to be under threat as it means a…
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Are termites and ‘white ants’ the same?
Read more: Are termites and ‘white ants’ the same?Termites are commonly referred to as “white ants,” but they are not actually ants. Termites are a distinct group of insects, more closely related to cockroaches, while ants belong to a different order. Though they may appear similar and exhibit social behaviours, termites have key differences in their structure and life cycle compared to ants.
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How Will Termite Bait Stations Protect Your Home
Read more: How Will Termite Bait Stations Protect Your HomeYour local accredited applicator will install the bait stations approximately 3 meters apart. That spacing has been proven to intercept foraging termites.
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Termite Baiting vs. Soil Treatments: Which is Better?
Read more: Termite Baiting vs. Soil Treatments: Which is Better?Both approaches are very effective. In some circumstances, it is simply not possible to create an in-ground chemical treated zone. In those cases, installing bait stations is the only option. But where you have the choice, your BASF accredited applicator can explain the benefits of the two systems.
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Trelona ATBS: The Most Effective Termite Baiting System
Read more: Trelona ATBS: The Most Effective Termite Baiting SystemTrelona ATBS combines the most advanced bait station design and the most palatable bait with a novel active ingredient that gives affected termites time to carry it back to its nest and help spread it through the whole colony.