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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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Termites – Prevention DIY Checklist

May 14, 2010
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The following handy housekeeping & gardening tips will help you to reduce the risk of termite damage to your home. They do not replace the need for regular termite inspections by a qualified, fully licenced and insured professional pest controller.
* Damp conditions attract termites so deal with all plumbing leaks, drainage problems & roof leaks [...]

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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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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
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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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