ARE TERMITES A PROBLEM

What Damage Can Termites Really Cause?

Now that you know termites are indeed common in parts of Australia, you may be wondering, how bad are they? The fact is, termite damage can be ridiculously expensive. Subterranean termites are the No. 1 wood-destroying pest. Each year, they destroy more than 600,000 homes. Homeowners shell out more than $1.5 billion annually to repair the damage.

These pests have colonies of many millions. These colonies of creatures are able to forage across broad expanses, as big as a football field at times.

What Termites Destroy

The destructive termites compose the portion of the colony that destroy the wood in houses, decks, out buildings, etc. They can also destroy porches and wooden posts. They eat away at the structure. At its extreme, that leads to parts of your home collapsing.

They feast on wood, primarily, but termites also chomp on paper, books, photos, insulation and cardboard. They may also target insulation, pool liners and even filter systems. They may also infest trees or plants that are already weakened or dying.

Why You Need Protection

Termites damage is not typically covered by home insurance. Many, but not all, new homes have a chemical barrier in the soil around the perimeter to keep out termites. Yet these treatments lose their effectiveness after about five years. That’s another reason ongoing termites protection is so critical.

Get Professional Termite Help Today

Reach out to us if you see any termite infestation. Our expert can help ensure there’s no termite damage done.

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/