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36 expert articles for Sutherland Shire homeowners and Sydney south businesses. Page
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Every spring, mature termite colonies across the Sutherland Shire release winged reproductive termites (alates) on warm, humid evenings — typically......
If your Sutherland Shire home has an existing termite barrier and you are planning a renovation, extension, granny flat, deck,......
When live termite workings are found inside a wall cavity, architrave, skirting or roof timber, the fastest way to eliminate......
Australian Standard AS 3660.2 recommends a competent timber pest inspection at least once every 12 months for every property in......
Termites in Australia fall into two main groups: subterranean termites (which nest in soil and need moisture contact) and drywood......
Even with a Termidor HE chemical barrier or Sentricon baiting installed, the way you maintain the property has a major......
AS 3660 is the Australian Standard governing termite management. It has three parts: AS 3660.1 covers termite management for new......
The Council of Australian Governments estimates Australian homeowners spend over $1.5 billion every year on termite damage repair and prevention.......
When we install a Termidor HE chemical barrier we provide up to a 5-year written warranty — but customers often......
Subterranean termites build mud tubes (also called shelter tubes or galleries) to travel between their soil nest and their food......
Subterranean termites lose moisture rapidly through their soft cuticle and die quickly in dry environments. To survive away from the......
Subterranean termites generate heat and moisture as they feed. Active workings inside a wall cavity create a measurable temperature difference......
A termite reticulation system is a network of perforated delivery pipes installed in the soil around the perimeter of a......
A termite reticulation system is a network of perforated delivery pipes installed in the soil around the perimeter of a......
A termite reticulation system is a network of perforated delivery pipes installed in the soil around the perimeter of a......
A termite reticulation system is a network of perforated delivery pipes installed in the soil around the perimeter of a......
Sentricon AlwaysActive is an in-ground termite baiting system that uses tamper-resistant bait stations installed around the property perimeter at roughly......
There is no single ‘best’ termite treatment. The right choice depends on construction type, soil, landscaping, budget and whether termites......