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Termites Canberra
All you need to know about termites and how to protect your home…
Termite Control for Canberra, Queanbeyan and surrounds
Termite control is more than just killing termites. To protect your home from termites you need a termite management plan which includes regular (annual) termite inspections and the installation of a termite management system around the property (termite treatment).
If you’ve seen or suspect termites in your home or business…don’t panic! Just call us and we’ll advise you over the phone. We understand that finding termites can be incredibly stressful. Mann’s Pest Control has been supporting families and businesses by eliminating termites for 30 years.
Home insurance doesn’t cover you for termite damage!
Termites attacking your home or business is more likely than fire, flood and natural disaster combined and yet termite damage is not included in standard home insurance.
CSIRO estimates that 80% of homes in Australia are within 25 m of a termite nest, so it’s a question of when, not if your home gets attacked by termites. And with termites capable of causing significant damage in as little as 6 months, you could suffer from an expensive and traumatic termite attack… unless you take steps to protect your home from termites.
You can protect your most valued asset with a termite management system from Mann’s Pest Control. A termite management system, either a soil treatment or termite baiting system provide the long term protection from termites and the annual termite inspection checks that everything is in order – like a “health check” on your home.
Regular termite inspections are still important even with a termite management system in place, as they check to make sure the protection measures are still in place and that there are no conditions / construction issues that could allow termite entry, which need to be fixed, such as drainage problems or leaks. Annual termite inspection are also required to maintain any warranty on the termite treatment.
For your complete peace of mind, Mann’s Pest Control recommends customers install a termite management system. For a FREE quote, just call (02) 6299 7980 today.
How to Protect Your Home from Termites...
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Termites in Canberra
Types of termites in Canberra
The main type of termites in Canberra that damage homes are subterranean termites. These termites spend most of their time underground. The can be seen above ground when their build their mud shelter tubes to get to a feeding site.
The main types of subterranean termites in Canberra are Coptotermes, Schedorhinotermes and Nasutitermes.
Termite Nests
The termites nests of subterranean termites are generally very difficult to find. They are often underground or hidden in tree trunks. This is one of the main reasons why termites are difficult to control.
A few species do build their nests high up in trees or build a mound on the ground. These termites are easy to spot and control.
Flying termites
Flying termites or alates are the new kings and queens produced by mature termite nests. On warm humid nights in Spring and Summer these termites get released in huge numbers from many nests to create termite swarms.
These flying termites fall to the ground, lose their wings, pair off and mate. They then try to find a suitable location to start a new nest.
If you have flying termites around your house then there is a large nest nearby and you should get a termite inspection immediately.
Termites FAQ
Are termites and "white ants" the same thing?
Yes, some people call termites, “white ants” as they do look a bit like ants. But in fact, termites are more closely related to cockroaches!
What's the difference between termites and ants?
Once you know how, it’s pretty easy to tell the difference between worker termites and ants.
- Colour: Termites are a white / creamy colour. Ants are generally brown or black, depending on the species.
- Eyes: Termite workers are blind and have no eyes. Ant workers have obvious eyes.
- Antennae: Termites have straight antennae. Ants have an obvious bend in their antennae.
- Waist: Ants have an obvious waist, creating 3 clear body segments. Termites do not have an obvious waist.
(Flying termites look a lot more like flying ants, although there are still differences).
If I have black ants does that stop termites?
The idea that if black ants are around, it will frighten termites away is a bit of an urban myth.
Certainly some ants do attack and feed on termites. However, termites are pretty good at avoiding ants and ants certainly aren’t paroling the perimeter of your house to keep termites out! You need termite protection!