On average, every third property in Australia has termites. It’s a frightening statistic and proves that no home is completely safe from infestation. Termites cause an estimated $780 million worth of damage in Australia every year – that’s more than fire, storms and floods combined. What’s even more frightening is that most insurance companies won’t…
July 23, 2012
Rats may be infected with three types of mites. Radfordia ensifera, the fur mite of rats, is very similar to the fur mites of mice. They won’t cause problems unless the infestation is heavy or the rat is ill with another disease. Symptoms will be the same as those of mice, patches of hair loss with possible…
June 18, 2012
One major confusing when comparing ants and termites is the issue of winged, flying ants and winged termite swarmers. Termite Swarmers are young king and queen termites. These termites are the ones that leave the termite colony to start a new one. They have their wings to make this significant journey, but loose them after they mate. Termite swarmers will…
February 3, 2012