Termites are Australia’s one of the most destructive pests, affecting buildings at an alarming rate. They can make even the sturdiest of constructions fall like a house of cards.
So, if your property is drastically infested by termites, here is some valuable information for you.
Signs of Termite Damage
- Mud tunnels or mud leads: One of the most common signs of termite infestation is narrow tunnels made of mud and positioned outside on walls, bricks, concrete slabs and posts other dense structure materials.
- Damaged wood: Wood damage is a sure-shot sign of termites.
- Swarmers: Look for a swarm of flying ants near indoor light or window sill. Swarmers inside the building generally indicate active infestation.
- Aborial nests: Check for termite nests that look like growth on trees. They may be formed by non-destructive or timber-feeding termites.
- Frass: Also known as termite droppings, frass is indicative of termite infestation. This looks like sawdust on the floor, window sill, etc.
- Piles of wings: The wings shed by swarmers indicate that termites have entered the next stage of development.
- Noise: You can also identify termites by their noise, especially in creaks and timber. They typically make this noise when feel disturbed and sounds similar to that of someone banging head on the wood.
Infographic by: www.protechpestcontrol.com.au