CONTROL METHODS   American cockroaches usually inhabit grease pits, drainage pits and septic situations. They are a serious disease vector carrier and should not be tolerated. The old saying goes if you see one there are more than likely another 10 atleast in close proximity. Insecticide application should include a thorough inspection of voids such as roof voids, subfloors and grease traps. Application of a dust to roof voids and wall cavities often flushes out american cockroach populations in houses that have not been treated in this way for several years. In addition to the dust application, spraying of external wall foundations and internal skirting boards ensures all flushed out cockroaches are exterminated. In the case of kitchen cupboards I usually install gel to hinges as a safe option while at the same time delivering a very long-lasting solution. the outcome of this set of procedures produces lots of very satisfied expressions from new first time clients.   CONCLUSION  In order to control an American Cockroach infestation successfully, treat all voids [such as roof voids and wall cavities} then apply barrier spray treatment and gel coverage in sensitive areas such as kitchen cupboards. Re-treatment may be required after 12 to 24 months.

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Termite being a part of ecosystem on earth for a long time and commonly known as white ants but more close to the cockroaches. There are more than 300 species in Australia out of which 15 attack on wood and important for human while others are grassfeeders. Termites can be divided into three groups including druwppd, dampwood and subterranean.

Moist and rotten logs are the diet of dampwood termites and rearely create problem for human beings. Drywood termites live in small hoels in dead wood of forests or timber in homes. They get moisture from the timber without any contact from the soil. Subterranean termites live in grounds because they need soil contact or any other source for moisture. They provide great damage to the timber in Australia which is discussed below.

Termite Biology

Termites are social insects as they live in large colonies and live together by performing individual and single tasks. There are three main roles including working, protecting and reproducing. Each role falls in different kinds of termites having specialized body, shape and behaviour. The worker does so 24 hours a day and 7 days in a week. They build galleries and nests; gather food and rest of the things to feed the colony. They are blind, wingless, white and sterile in appearance but their internal system is almost the same.

The soldiers are different from the other termites due to coloured and armoured heads. They are also blind, sterlie and wingless. Soldiers must be fed by workers because the soldiers try to protect their colonies from ants. They rely on physical weapons and chemicals. The reproductive termites are the king and queens of the colonies. They had eyes, wings and reproductive systems. They live in swarm at dusk and attracted toward lights at night. The size of female abdomen changes during the reproductive system without bringing any change in the male side.

Nests

Different types of nests are being built by termites. Some termites live underground without making a central nest while others build a central nest in the soil, living or dead trees. Termite mound is the most popular form of termite nest. The size and shape of the termites can be changed depending on its species or other activities.

Feeding Behaviour

Termites live on the material having cellulose which is digested by intestinal bacteria with essential amount of nitrogen. The termites dispose off excessive and diseased members of the colony. There are some timber types which resist to termites but they are not termite proof. They damage material which they cannot eat like rubber, plastic and mortar. The gallery system may exploit the food in single colonies. So this system keeps the termite in touch with the moisture of the soil.

Distribution and importance.

The 15 termite species in Australia attack wood commonly. The termite activity is increased so is the damage in Australia. The wood is attacked by subterranean termite in most of the structures but you can stop them by taking protective measures.

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Introducing a $2MILLION Termidor Assurance Warranty.

Termidor has been protecting Australian home-owners against Subterranean Termites for 10 years now.

Being, I believe, unmatchable in performance ( none of my clients have had a failed Termidor barrier) there are some important features to consider before choosing your Termite Specialist.

If you are getting a few quotes for either immediate termite treatment or Termite Prevention for your home (I always recommend to get 3 quotes) please be careful of generic “termidor copies”. Let me explain. The last couple of years has seen the introduction of very cheap generic chemicals which contain the same main active constituent of Termidor which is a compound called FIPRONIL.Some operators pass off these generic Fipronil concentrates as Termidor. Probably, in many cases,no harm is intended by the termite technician, and with favourable conditions the generic formulation will deliver results as expected for the home-owner. However, what happens if termites come back??????

Being an Accredited Termidor Applicator, if termites come back during one of my client’s warranty period, the owners of Termidor, BASF, step into the picture.This means my client’s best interests are served in backing up the product. So how is that different to another termite contractor?

Subject to conditions being met, as an Accredited Termidor Applicator, I can arrange Termidor Assurance Warranty for the covered building/s for structural damage up to $2 million dollars, which means if the worst happens, and termites cause structural damage that the assurance is in place backed by one of the world’s leading companys.

That is why I chose to become an Accredited Termidor Applicator.

Termidor is a very special product and, provided it is installed by an Accredited Termidor Applicator, adhering to strict guidelines set by BASF and subject to conditions being met for each individual property, may qualify for the $2 million dollar warranty.

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