White Ant Termites In Midvale

White Ant Termites In  Midvale

Hello there! A brief discussion on what white ant termites are, soft, light-colored, long-bodied creatures that, when you have them in your home or business, can be very annoying. These little critters are normally established living in wooden structures or soil nests, which includes those hidden areas of walls in both homes and commercial buildings. Early detection of these nuisance brutes is crucial because, if left unregulated, they wreak havoc.

Moisture habitat promotes the growth of white ant termites, which is why they are typically found underground. Interestingly, they can build their own mounds from a mixture of soil and saliva.

They tend to be very obvious as mounds because they are wet. Termite colonies are at their most active in early spring or summer. Now is the season for reproduction and proliferation, and they find a way to swarm to do just that. Which commonly takes place on walls, it is quite easy to detect. No need to panic; these swarms take only about an hour and the swarmers are not dangerous. You can get rid of them quickly with a simple sweep of your vacuum cleaner nozzle.

Recent surveys have demonstrated a disturbing reality

Approximately one third of unprotected properties in Australia are vulnerable to these ailments. Urban sprawl then provides ant with more avenues to enter homes through concealed entrances and settle in .In the wild, they can create enormous soil mounds that reach a height of 20 feet or build miles of tunnels underground to collect food which is mostly cellulose based (like timber). They are capable of foraging up to 100 meters from their nest! That being said, this allows them to do a lot of damage to wood and can negatively affect a building's foundation.

So, what does that mean for the impact? 

In Australia, white ant termites can create more damage to homes than other natural disasters, such as fires, floods, or storms. One more thing most home insurance plans don’t pay out the cost to fix ant damage, which is a potentially expensive expense if you have a ton of wood in your home.

The best way to keep your property protected, as well as these fascinating little beasts under some level of control, is to take a proactive approach to termite control. Look for signs of infestations and consider hiring a pest management professional to protect your home or business. As the saying goes: an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure!

Edge Termite Treatment Midvale offers all pest control services in Midvale and surroundings. Feel free to contact us at (08) 6275 6528 or visit our website:

https://edgetermitetreatment.com.au/