1 / 14

All You Need to Know about Termite Infestations

Protech Pest Control tells you how to deal with termite infestations in a nutshell. Know how to look out for signs of termites, how much damage they can potentially do, and why you should call in a professional exterminator for complete removal and to prevent recurrence.

protechpestcontrol
Download Presentation

All You Need to Know about Termite Infestations

An Image/Link below is provided (as is) to download presentation Download Policy: Content on the Website is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use and may not be sold / licensed / shared on other websites without getting consent from its author. Content is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use only. Download presentation by click this link. While downloading, if for some reason you are not able to download a presentation, the publisher may have deleted the file from their server. During download, if you can't get a presentation, the file might be deleted by the publisher.

E N D

Presentation Transcript

  1. Termite Control 101 Protech Pest Control, Melbourne

  2. Do I need to take termites seriously?

  3. Hard Facts

  4. will be affected by termites at some point in time 20% Australian homes

  5. are vulnerable to termites 1 in 3 Homes in Melbourne

  6. Doesn’t stop them Concrete Or wood or soil

  7. And they are unstoppable 3 months Of unchecked growth

  8. Termites & Health ● Allergies & asthma attacks Earaches by creeping into the middle ear Attack intestines and cause abdominal pain Stings cause itching & swelling of tissues ● ● ●

  9. Termite Signs 1. Droppings (frass) all over the house 2. Wings or other remains 3. Hollow sounds in wood 4. Insects spotted

  10. Vulnerable Areas Soil fills Wall cavities Unused areas of buildings Spaces between false flooring Verandahs Patios

  11. Control

  12. Begins with you

  13. Termite Action Plan ● ● Get rid of loose timber. Remove timber retaining walls. Block possible entryways. Keep vents clear – a well-ventilated house is termite unfriendly. Fix any leaking water pipes, sinks, drains, etc. Check to ensure no excessive moisture near water tanks if any. Use metal stirrups to raise the timber above ground. ● ● ● ● Regular termite inspections every 6-12 months by trusted professionals.

  14. Protech Pest Control 4/11 Cooper Street, Campbellfield, VIC 3061, Australia Phone: 1300 486 149, (03) 9449 4244 Mon - Fri: 8:30 AM - 5 PM ABN: 46098709472 Email: sales@protechpestcontrol.com.au

More Related