Prevent costly damage to your home!
The potentially extensive damage caused by termites is not covered by home insurance. Termites are classed as an insect and damage caused by insects is not covered by insurance as it is deemed a preventable problem. The onus is on the homeowner to ensure that their home is inspected regularly as part of a termite prevention and control plan.
Signs of termites
- The presence of large swarms of flying ants. These are called alates and are the males and females released from the nest in spring and autumn to find a mate.
- Termites are a creamy colour and may be almost translucent. They have straight antennae and two sets of wings, which are the same size (unlike other ants who have two sets of wings of different sizes).
- Mud trails leading up the sides of buildings.
- Noises from inside the walls – termites are noisy eaters and soldier termites bang their heads against the wall to signal danger if the nest is disturbed.
- Blistering on door or window architraves and skirting boards.
- Soft floorboards.
- A build up of a black powdery substance outside of small holes or power points. This is termite poo (called frass).
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