Research developed by CSIRO rates Sydney as the second highest risk area for termite attack in Australia, second to tropical regions in far North. This actually means that most of the properties in Sydney is at great risk of termite attack. Hundreds of species of termites are found in Australia. But it is mainly the three kinds of termite species that are more commonly found-subterranean termites, dampwood termites and drywood termites.
The subterranean termites usually live in the mounds on ground, on trees, in nests or in grounds itself. They can even have sub nests to a food source through the underground tunnels or over the structures under protection of the mud tubes. Most of the economic termite problems are caused due to the subterranean termites.
The dampwood termites generally make their nests and galleries in the damp and rotten wood. Although they are not the main pests, their attacks can damp wood in a home. Decking timbers, garden timbers, fences and sometimes subfloor areas usually with his moisture readings need to be regularly inspected for finding these pests.
The drywood termites basically make their nest as well as their galleries in dry and sound wood. They do not need any ground contact and get their mositure from wood itself. They are mainly limited to humid areas, north of Tropic of Capricorn. They live in several small independent nests are are able to destroy small pieces and furniture of joinery and structural timbers. There aren't many drywood species that are regarded as a major pest problem except these West Indian drywood termites. This is a species that are very much destructive in nature. It has occurred in New South Wales and Queensland to a large extent. They have also been found in Northern Beaches recently.
However,the species, which causes the most amount of damage to the homes in Northern Beaches are the subterranean termites. These species invade buildings from a complicated network of tunnels underground, frequently radiating some distance from main nest colony. Mound building species and also some aborial termites are even included in this group.
If you ever think that your house is infested with termites or you find signs of termites attack, hurry up and get in touch with a company that offers termite inspection in Northern Beaches. You will find a number of companies that offer termite inspection. Leave the skilled work to those professionals and let them help you with termite control. After all, termite inspection is necessary to all the home maintenance programs. It is recommended that termite inspections be carried out once in every year and more often in the high risk zones.
