How To Identify Termites & Verify Extermination In Midland
How To Identify Termites & Verify Extermination In Midland
Termites are small black insects that live in colonies where they are very active. They are frequently confused with ants for their appearance, but they have quite a different way of life! Termites live in mounds of earth, like a little insect community, with different types having specific roles to play.
Termites eat wood, which makes them a nightmare for your plants and wooden things, but still! In fact, they are instrumental in decomposition, decomposing dead wood to allow new growth.
But once they get into our homes, they become a bit of a nuisance. They are very elusive, lurking and causing destruction without being detected. Fortunately, they do not bite humans or carry disease; only wood (and occasionally other insects). There are different types of termites: Dampwood, Drywood, Formosan, Subterranean, and Conehead termites that like different types of environments.
Detecting Termite Infestations
Even in a place such as Perth, Australia, you may be surprised to find out that many households are beset by termites. They are sometimes referred to as "silent destroyers" due to their ability to quickly and silently destroy a house without being detected.
Termites mainly feed on cellulose-based plant materials, so almost everything wooden and furniture as well as books can be attacked. For example, subterranean termites build nests below ground and then tunnel out to different pockets within and around a house. In contrast, dry wood termites live directly inside the wood they eat, like in your walls or furniture.
Swarming termites are also attracted to light though they are more diurnal in their activities. These kinds usually move from one place to another creating colonies which increases the area of infestation.
Tips for Termite Prevention and Elimination
So how do you protect your home against these little bastards? Below are some tips that are doable in every home:
Never allow water issues to build up, fix leaking taps as well as water pipes, wash the rain gutters along with downspouts extensively, as well as waterproof the footings of your residence along with its walls.
Reduce the amount of excess plant material and wood around your home to make the area less favorable for termites to settle nearby.
Check regularly to make sure there are no gaps around utility lines and pipes, as these gaps can be the entry points for termites.
Although these steps can be useful, you may need a higher level of care to eliminate a termite infestation. If you find this task a little tricky, don't think twice before calling for professionals at Evo Termite Treatment Midland. We will provide you quick and efficient solutions which help to save your time and effort when it comes to protecting your home from a termite attack.
All it takes is being a little careful and taking necessary precautions to ensure your home does not get infested with termites.
Evo Termite Treatment Midland offers all pest control services in Midland and surroundings. Feel free to contact us at (08) 6275 6592 or visit our website:
https://evotermitetreatment.com.au/
