Got a pest control question? See our frequently asked questions below for answers!

If you have a question about pest control, termite treatments or one of our many services, see our list of frequently asked questions below. If you can’t find the answer to your query, contact our friendly and knowledgeable team at our Gold Coast office! We’re happy to help!



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Termites are on the rise on the Gold Coast

Australian Current Affair has a story about Termite Tips to help people understand the nature of termites. Termites are on the rise each and every year on the Gold Coast as the weather is perfect for them to thrive. We find on average termites in 1 in every 3 homes we inspect. Having a termite infestation can not only be dangerous, but also costly. Surprisingly, plavix buy online many Australian families have them in their homes and don’t even know it. Read this article to find out: What exactly are termites? How to detect termites in your home Termite treatment options

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Containerised Termites

Imagine planning a holiday and coming back to find all your stored away furniture and precious items eaten by termites. 

A family in Brisbane decided to go on holiday and rented out there home. To cut costs of storing there possessions they bought a container and stored it on their property. However when they came home they found that termites had made there way into the container and had ate most of there buy clopidogrel online furniture. Due to a whole in the ceiling of the container water droplets came through the ceiling and made the container a perfect environment to breed termites. To prevent damage to your things whilst your on holidays, its very important to store good properly. If you decide to use a container we recommend a ‘pre-treatment’ to prevent against infestations of termites, rodents and cockroaches.

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Subterranean termites | life cycle

Subterranean termites usually live in the ground and need contact with the soil or some constant source of moisture. They move above ground in enclosed mud galleries to infest houses and other buildings. About 10 native species damage timber-in-service in Queensland.
The most damaging buy plavix 75 mg online species are Coptotermes acinaciformis and Schedorhinotermes species (active throughout Queensland) and Mastotermes darwiniensis (confined to tropical northern Queensland and other areas of northern Australia). Read more on the QLD Government Website

Subterranean termite life cycle.

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How to Spot and Treat Termites on the Gold Coast

The key to living with termites is to prevent them from moving in in the first place. They thrive in moist conditions where they can find plenty of food, so it is essential to take the following steps to minimise infestation.

Eliminate dampness around your home

Repair leaking faucets, water pipes and air conditioning units. Ensure water isnt around your generic plavix from india home’s foundation, keep gutters and downspouts clean. Remove excessive plant cover and wood mulch, and seal entry points around water and utility lines or pipes.

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