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.
More people are killed each year from bees than from snakes.
Queen termites may live for fifty years.
Cockroaches have lived on Earth for 250 million years without changing in any way whatsoever.
The caterpillar has more than 2,000 muscles.
Bees can see ultraviolet light.
Dusting of Active Termites
The dusting process is usually Stage 1 of a Stage 2 treatment program. The second stage involves placement of a chemical barrier in the ground or use of some additional strategy. In some cases dusts can also be used in monitoring stations when significant activity is discovered. Dusting by itself is a very risky undertaking as termites can readily reinfest. Three products are available to perform dustings. These are Termidor® Dust, Intrigue® and Arsenic Trioxide.
Small holes are made in timber that has been attacked or into the termite trails, dust is then applied into the workings through the holes by means of a small puffer and the holes covered to re-seal the workings and to prevent dust escaping. Please refer to the information below on the different dust formulations.
Termidor Dust Termidor® Dust is non repellent and is 95.5% food alpha cellulose – which is the same material used as the food source in most of the termite bait systems. The termites will go about their normal activities long enough to transfer the Termidor® Dust to numerous other unsuspecting termites, until it is spread throughout the colony. By the time they begin feeling the effects, it’s too late, the colony has received a lethal dose. Numerous dustings may be necessary to claim elimination.
Intrigue A new approach to dusting using current technology. Intrigue contains an insect growth regulator, Triflumuron , which inhibits the production of chitin which is necessary to produce the hard outer skeleton of termites. Termites must shed their skin (moult) in order to grow. The Intrigue is introduced to active termite workings and is picked up by workers who pass on the triflumeron to all that they come into contact with in the colony either through feeding or by grooming. Termites that have been in contact with Intrigue will die at their next moult as they will be unable to produce chitin to form their outer skin. It is a slow acting material and at least 28 days must elapse before a second stage treatment is performed.
Only organisms which produce chitin can be affected. As Humans and other Mammals do not produce chitin it has no effect on people or animals and it can therefore be used with complete safety in all household, commercial and domestic situations.
Arsenic Trioxide Arsenic Trioxide ( a slow acting stomach poison ) is used to eradicate undisturbed existing termite activity by introducing a fine coating of arsenic dust into the interior of active termite workings. The dust adheres to the bodies of the termites in the workings, but does not kill them immediately. As they return to the colony they will pass the dust on to other termites in the colony when grooming other termites. It takes between 10 - 20 days for this part of the treatment to take full effect. It is important that termite activity is not disturbed prior to or after this part of the treatment for it to have full effect. Some Termite species are not able to be dusted successfully with Arsenic Trioxide.
