Home & Lifestyle Summer 2019

‘Photograph showing extensive termite workings located in the subfloor (the space below the floor) of a house that is badly infested by Coptotermes Spp. termites.- the affected area is to the right hand side of the photograph’.

W hile you cannot get rid of termites permanently from the environment, you can help prevent them from taking root in your home and control any active colonies nearby. Also known as “white- ants” these highly destructive pests, cause major structural timber damage to buildings on the Central Coast. CSIRO Survey indicates about 1 in 3 dwellings have termites within the property boundary in Australia, and most homes are at risk, particularly if well established gum trees are within 100 metres of the building. Termites forage almost at a constant bases and can spread up to 150 feet around their one colony. It doesn’t take long for termites to ‘nest’ and an infestation can take place within a time span of a mere few days. Termites are Isyourhomeatrisk from termites?

even asthma attacks. Heating or ventilation systems can especially contribute to the spread of irritating particles and dust from termite nests. Australian Termite Solutions can promptly identify if your home is in need of treatment. Using “Sentricon Always Active System, Exterra System and the Nemesis System, which are all excellent for the home owner who does not like the idea of using potentially dangerous chemicals in termite removal, treatment of termites or control of termites. As a precaution get rid of any decayed lumber or firewood, which termites prefer over sound wood from around your property. Contact Australian Termite Solutions for all of your pest concerns.. Phone: 4369 8500 Website: www.atscentralcoast.com.au

known to destroy the wall and roofing timbers of a home within 3 months of construction. Termites cause more damage to homes in Australia than fire, floods, hail storms and violent gusty winds, combined. The rate at which termites eat wood depends on many factors such as the species of termite, size of the colony, type of wood, climate, and location. Experts estimate that over a period of about five months, a group of around 60,000 termites can eat the equivalent of one foot of a 2x4 beam. Termites prefer moist, undisturbed places such as warm, dark places and are attracted to moisture, and there is usually plenty of moisture in the soil upon which your foundation is built. People who are living in homes infested by termites may suffer from allergic reactions or

Termite infestation is the biggest problem species We offer a full range of termite treatment methods that meet Australian standards using the latest techniques found in homes on the Central Coast

Book a thorough termite inspection to ensure this unwanted visitor isn’t residing in your most valuable possession Phone 4369 8500

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Pictured: Termite (Coptotermes acinaciformes Spp.) – commonly known as a ‘white ant’

Website: www.atscentralcoast.com.au