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.
WHAT YOU SHOULD NOT DO
Wooden articles, wood piles and cardboard boxes stored in direct ground contact or underneath buildings provide termites with a food source and an easier way to the rest of your building. DO NOT store or place these materials in direct ground contact, i.e. either bare soil or concrete.
If the termites are located and disturbed then they may not return to the colony or the colony might prevent them from returning. If at all possible DO NOT disturb them. Any competent Termite Specialist will also avoid disturbing termites at the assessment stage.
DO NOT spray the area with insecticides. The termites that you spray are easily killed but this does not effect the source of the problem, the colony. In most situations other termites from the same colony will return and the damage continues, sometimes in the same place but at other times in other locations.
DO NOT have trees, plants, mulch, gardens or bark type materials too close to the residence. Any cellulose based materials should be removed to provide a 300mm wide strip between the garden and the structure and a more inert material such as stone or pebbles be substituted. In the case of plants, ensure that they are trimmed regularly. Trees should be removed from close proximity to any structure. A rule of thumb for trees or shrubs is: Distance = Twice the height.
DO NOT cover weep holes in brickwork or build soil up over slab edges. Ensure that you DO NOT place any plastic or newspaper on gardens any closer than 300mm to a building.
If there is a tap, shower, hot water system or anything else leaking around the premises DO NOT overlook it. Ring a plumber and get the problem fixed. Termites are attracted to moisture.
If you have a Subfloor area ensure that ventilation is adequate. DO NOT allow moisture and or dampness to build up.
DO NOT let poor Subfloor Drainage attract termites to your house. If there is excess water contact a plumber to help solve the problem.
DO NOT disturb any Chemical Barrier against a building. If you do you should arrange to have the barrier replaced as soon as possible.
