Starting a new renovation is exciting and there’s a lot to organise. But whenever you're doing additions to a building, it’s important not to overlook a very important consideration – termites! Termite protection is part of the building code If you're carrying out renovations that require council approval, there'll be a requirement to consider how the renovation and indeed how the whole property is protected from a potential termite attack. These regulations (Australian Stand

It’s a simple question, but you should be wary of a quick response. There are a number of factors to bear in mind when deciding the best termite treatment for your property. Advice and guidance from a trusted pest professional with years of experience is essential. When advising you about the best termite treatment option, a pest professional will consider: • the construction of the house • the soil type, and • the slope of the block. They’ll also determine the species of ter

Although most species of termites are harmless, the house-eating varieties can munch through a foot of timber in just a few weeks! And with termites able to travel over 100m from their nest to a feeding site, the chances are there’s at least one termite nest within range of your home. South Australia is a termite hotspot with every 1 in 5 homes (new and old) likely to suffer a termite attack. It’s so likely, that the insurance industry doesn’t include termite damage in your h

Ever wondered what wines termites prefer? Does their palate lean towards a nice chardonnay with its fruity, buttery, velvety feel, or is a light-bodied, dry and crisp Pinot Gris, possibly a 93, no, maybe an 89 vintage more to their taste…? Okay, so maybe termites as wine connoisseurs is a stretch - it’s not so much the wine that sends termites into fits of ecstasy when they stumble on a wine barrel in your backyard; instead it’s the moist, warm wine-soaked wood, and high cell

Termites can do more damage to houses than fire, floods and storms combined. Estimates put about a third of buildings in Australia at risk from infestations, and with the chances of termites attacking your home so high, knowing the signs of termite activity can not only save you thousands of dollars, it could potentially save your home. Australian Standards recommend you have a termite inspection at least once a year, or more often in areas of high termite activity. A termite