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Termites

Kill White Ants | Removal | Treatment | Signs

August 6, 2010
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White Ants is a popular term used when referring to Termites because they look like a White Ant. However, White Ants are not related to ants and are another group of insects closely related to cockroaches!
White Ants Control – White Ant Inspection
A White Ants nest can contain a colony of anywhere from a few hundred to [...]

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Cockroaches, termites, ants, mice – or all of the above?

July 30, 2010
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Try and identfy yours pests and make a list eg:
Cockroaches, termites, white ants, ants, spiders, silverfish, fleas, moths, rats, mice etc.

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Termites – Interesting Facts

June 18, 2010
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Termites, also known as ‘white ants’, serve an important function in nature by feeding on dead trees and converting them into organic matter. There are approximately 350 species of termites in Australia & approximately 20 species can eat solid wood in buildings. These particular species require ideal temperature and humidity levels to survive and live [...]

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The Seasonal Swarming of the Subterranean Termite!

May 21, 2010
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When the weather warms up so do the activity levels of many of the household pests we come in contact with, particularly when it comes to our outdoors.
One such beast is the Termite Alate, or more commonly known as the Termite Swarmer. We don’t generally associate this swarming activity with termites as Termites are more commonly [...]

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Termite Control | Termite Inspections

March 26, 2010
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For most of us, the most valuable asset we own is our home, so for peace of mind, it’s vital to commission an annual Termite Inspection.
Termites, or White Ants as they are often called, feed on wood, so if your home contains wooden frames or structural elements, then it’s likely that at some point in time your home [...]

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Pest Inspection | Pre Purchase Inspections | Building and Pest Inspections

March 19, 2010
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1300 Pest Control technicians are fully licensed and insured to carry out Pest Inspections to Australian Standards or greater.
Pest Inspections
In Australia there is a strong need for a Pre Purchase Inspection and an annual Timber Pest Inspection because Timber Pests (particularly Termites, which are often referred to as White Ants) can cause costly damage to property if not detected.
Termites, or [...]

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Termites, White Ants: Info Prevention Control

January 28, 2010
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Order Isoptera
Pest Info
Written by Michelle Gleeson. Bugs.Ed  www.bugsed.com
Appearance
Termites are tiny, pale, soft-bodied insects that live together in enormous colonies, sometimes containing over a million individuals.  There are three different kinds of termites or castes that live in a colony:

Reproductives include the King and Queen termites who are responsible for controlling the colony and keeping [...]

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