As summer starts to heat up you will find that fleas will be jumping all over the place.
Identifying a flea infestation can often be simple, while eradicating their population proves much more difficult. Observe your pet's behaviour as a first step: if your pet is scratching excessively, you should examine his or her fur. Infested animals have reddened skin and may lose hair. The hind quarters of dogs and the head and neck of cats are most commonly targeted.
Are you looking for peace of mind and having your termite damage covered by an insurance policy.
Don't be surprised to find that your current building insurance does not cover you for structural damage caused by termites. It's a big worry especially considering that Australia has the most destructive termites in the world. The one way to put your mind at ease is to protect your home and finances before disaster strikes.
A recent survey shows that 1 in every 3 homes is attacked by termites at some stage in its life. But, while your home is insured against damage by fire, you’ll almost certainly find that your home insurance policy excludes termite damage. No other plan will give you this level of financial security.
Never worry about termites again
The White Ant Man uses advanced technology to ensure quick, lasting results. Yet all of our materials are some of the safest available for your family, your pets and your home. A thorough approach is essential to protecting your home.
Inspection and colony control measures if required.
Provision of a treated zone.
No termite treatment fees if termites are found.
No termite damage repair bills. We’ll cover everything for the repairs of new termite damage upon discovery of live activity.
The strongest termite control guarantee.
The latest control technologies applied by our technicians.
Who qualifies for the plan?
Most homes that accept a full termite barrier that has been installed by our company.
At the time of the treatment all termite activity is treated.
Any conducive conditions to termites that are noted are rectified within 90 days of treatment.
Every year termites swarm looking for places to establish new colonies. It takes just two of these young winged termites to start a colony and they only need a small opening for them to get into a home. That's why every year 1 in every 3 properties have termites.
Kings and queens, the most commonly known forms of reproductive termites, produce highly complex underground societies.
Termites are among the most captivating of all insects because of their fascinating societies. Humans choose to build structures out of termite food, and we have a hard time viewing them as anything but disturbing pests when they dine on those structures. But beyond their diet and its interference with our own society, the intrigue of a termite society is remarkable. Understanding the organisation and reproductive biology of termite colonies gives us insights into control strategies and realities and allows us to better cure your problem.
As the warmer weather approaches you need to know what you are looking for and know what termite alates are.
Wood decay is caused by certain fungi which destroy the cellular content of wood, often leading to collapse. Moisture allows the fungi to develop and feed on the cells of timber. This often occurs in areas that have a high moisture content like under laundries, bathrooms, kitchens and sometimes damaged or faulty guttering providing moisture to areas.
Moisture also attracts termites, as the decaying timber provides them with wood (carbohydrate), fungal growth (protein) and moisture. So the areas affected by fungal decay need to be improved as soon as possible to minimise not only termite attack but the destruction of timber by fungal decay.
Treatment Methods Available:
Unless the moisture source, which is causing the decay problem, is attended to then the fungal attack will continue. In fact the attack will multiply and cause further damage. Removal of the moisture source will eventually result in the fungal dying but this can take some considerable time.
The only way that the problem can be arrested quickly is by use of octo borates. These materials penetrate damp timbers and kill the fungal growth. The octo borates are returned in the timber once the moisture is removed and act against any further fungal growth. The octo borates also preserve inaffected timber from fungal attack.
