We celebrated Workers’ Day this month with a public holiday (1st May) and in light of that, we thought we’d take a look at one of the hardest working (and most destructive) of pests; the mighty termite. I can...
If you’re not a fan of surprises, you definitely won’t enjoy unexpectedly finding termites living rent-free in your home. To top the nasty surprise of knowing they’ve been around for some time, you’ll be especially shocked with their extravagant...
Did you know that termites can devalue your home by more than 25%! Unfortunately for us, most home insurance policies do not cover termite damage. Termites can be eating away at the timbers in your house and garden for...
“Subterranean termites are the real miners of the termite world” – an entomologist colleague made this statement recently and it has helped me to understand this family of termites a little better. Terry from the #TermiteTroop is a great...
by Jason Johnson I have never made any excuses for the fact that I hate pests in all shapes and sizes. Whether they have six legs, eight legs or no legs at all, I despise them. They are disgusting and...
By Jason Johnson After a long and freezing winter, I can honestly say that I have never been more excited for spring to make its appearance. The long awaited arrival of the sun signals two things to me: my...