Termites are known as "silent destroyers" because they can cause serious structural damage to a home or business long before any visible signs appear. Left untreated, an active termite colony can compromise timber framing, flooring and even the structural integrity of your property.
At West Gate Pest Control, our licensed termite technicians carry out thorough inspections and apply proven termite barrier and treatment systems to detect, control and help protect your property from further termite damage.
Worker termites are pale, soft-bodied and cream to white in colour, usually 3mm to 10mm long. Soldier termites have larger heads and darker mandibles for defence. Winged "swarmers" appear during warmer months when a colony is looking to establish new nests. Other signs include mud tubes on walls or piers, hollow-sounding timber, and blistered or sagging floors.
Worker termites are pale, soft-bodied and cream to white in colour, usually 3mm to 10mm long. Soldier termites have larger heads and darker mandibles for defence. Winged "swarmers" appear during warmer months when a colony is looking to establish new nests. Other signs include mud tubes on walls or piers, hollow-sounding timber, and blistered or sagging floors.
Worker termites are pale, soft-bodied and cream to white in colour, usually 3mm to 10mm long. Soldier termites have larger heads and darker mandibles for defence. Winged "swarmers" appear during warmer months when a colony is looking to establish new nests. Other signs include mud tubes on walls or piers, hollow-sounding timber, and blistered or sagging floors.
Worker termites are pale, soft-bodied and cream to white in colour, usually 3mm to 10mm long. Soldier termites have larger heads and darker mandibles for defence. Winged "swarmers" appear during warmer months when a colony is looking to establish new nests. Other signs include mud tubes on walls or piers, hollow-sounding timber, and blistered or sagging floors.
Subterranean Termites
Dampwood Termites
Drywood Termites
Winged Swarmers
Termites need moisture, shelter and a food source (timber), so they typically target areas with wood-to-ground contact or damp, hidden spaces. Around Sydney homes they are commonly found in subfloors, roof voids, timber decks and garden beds close to the house.
Termites can silently weaken timber structures over months or even years without any obvious signs. Left untreated, this can lead to costly structural repairs, reduced property value and, in severe cases, safety hazards from weakened flooring or framing. Termite damage is also typically excluded from standard home and contents insurance.
If someone experiences difficulty breathing, swelling of the face or throat, dizziness, or any signs of a severe allergic reaction after a Termite sting, seek emergency medical assistance immediately.
Never attempt to knock down or spray a large Termite nest yourself. Disturbing an active nest can trigger aggressive attacks from hundreds of Termite barrier. Professional treatment is always the safest option.
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