Minimising the Chance of a Termite Infestation

The home owner can discourage termites by remembering these facts:

• termites are attracted to wood, so remove potential termite food away from buildings - their food can include timber stacks, old stumps, building refuse, garden decoration such as sleepers and logs

• waste timber from construction activities is often left in place or stored under the house – remove all timber formwork

• timber can be treated to prevent termite attack, and some timbers are naturally resistant - use treated or naturally resistant timber when it is in contact with, or close to, soil

• termites are attracted to water, so fix leaking water pipes, drains, showers, sinks etc, plus capture water from air conditioning units

• termites prefer humid conditions, so keep air under the house dry by improving sub-floor ventilation, drainage and access

• termites cannot chew through properly laid concrete, so ensure concrete slab is properly designed, compacted, and cured

• termite colonies can sometimes be located - it is possible to eliminate colonies by killing the reproductives (the queen and the king). 

Source: CSIRO

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