What does a termite look like in NSW?
They are usually about 3 to 4 mm long, soft bodied, creamy translucent colour, have no wings, are sterile and blind. Worker termites work 24 hours a day and carry out all work in the nest, including food gathering, building, repairing and maintaining the colony nest structure including the foreaging tunnel system.
Are termites a problem in Sydney?
Sydney has been rated the second highest risk category for termite attack in Australia, according to research by the CSIRO. This makes Sydney second only to the tropical regions in the far north. Ultimately this means that every property in Sydney is at risk of an attack by termites so need termite protection.
What should you do if you find termites in your house?
Some of the best ways to get rid of termites is to apply termite-killing products to your home’s exterior, use direct chemicals on the inside of your home, set up termite baits, and spray boric acid in your floors and walls.
Are termites white or black?
Found in every U.S. state except Alaska, subterranean termites are creamy white to dark brown or black and 1/8 inch long. They live in underground colonies or in moist secluded areas aboveground that can contain up to two million members.
What areas are prone to termites?
The top five termite hotspots in Sydney are Seaforth, Turramurra, Castle Hill, Campbelltown and Gymea Bay, according to pest control experts. But regardless of where you’re located, termites can lurk – wherever there’s wood, dampness and dark areas to forage.
How common is termite damage?
Termites damage approximately 600,000 homes in the United States every year, and many of these infestations are difficult to detect until the damage is already done without a Sacramento termite inspection.
What are the early signs of termites?
Keep an eye out for the following signs of termite activity:
- Discolored or drooping drywall.
- Peeling paint that resembles water damage.
- Wood that sounds hollow when tapped.
- Small, pinpoint holes in drywall.
- Buckling wooden or laminate floor boards.
- Tiles loosening from the added moisture termites can introduce to your floor.
How can you tell if you have termites in your wall?
Common signs of termite damage to a wall include:
- Small pin holes, where termites have eaten through the paper coating on drywall and/or wallpaper.
- Faint ‘lines’ on drywall.
- A hollow sound when you tap on the wall.
- Bubbling or peeling paint.
- Baseboards that crumble under slight pressure.
- Jammed doors or windows.