At What Time Of The Year Are Termites Most Active?
Despite their consistent activity throughout the year, termites can be driven deeper underground during the colder months. Your local termite inspectors in Mount Nebo, Conquer Termites Northside, can help you understand when these pests are most active.
Despite being active and present at all times in the year, termites do become quieter in winter. Due to their reliance on warm conditions, cold weather can cause termites to borrow further into the ground then they typically would. If your home can provide the warm conditions craved by termites, however, then they will remain near the surface and will continue to cause damage to your property even during winter. Consequently, when you find damage to any wood or wooden structure within your property, you must consider termites as a possible cause, even during winter. Luckily, our team of termite inspectors in Mount Nebo can always help you find termite infestations at any time of year, including during winter. The cold climate may result in termites becoming quieter during winter, but you should remain constantly vigilant at all times.
Though they are a constant threat at all times of the year, termites do become quieter during winter. Fortunately, you can get help with all termite infestations from our termite professionals in Mount Nebo. You can reach our team on (07) 3356 8801.
What Does It Mean When I Find Dead Termites In My Home?
It can be a confusing discovery to find dead termites in your home. Is the threat passed, or are the dead termites only a small piece of an active infestation brewing in your home? Luckily, Conquer Termites Northside can help you with all matters related to termites in Mount Nebo, including the discovery of dead termites.
Finding dead termites is generally an indication of an active infestation, not a previous one. Termites are known to swarm the surface occasionally, seeking light sources. If the colony is positioned under or within your home, they may not be able to find soil after surfacing, which will result in some termites dying of dehydration. Because the dead termites only represent a small portion of the full swarm, they should be considered an indicator of a healthy colony that is presenting a risk to your home. Thankfully, Conquer Termites Northside can help with all matters relating to termites in Mount Nebo, and can help you find any infestations in your home. It is wise to consider the possibility that there is an active infestation of termites within your home when you begin to find dead termites laying about.
For all termites in Mount Nebo, contact Conquer Termites Northside on (07) 3356 8801.
What Brings Termites To My Home?
It's normal to want to protect your long-term investments, such as your home. Luckily, it's easy to avoid attracting termites to your property in Mount Nebo.
Generally, termites will build their colonies around food sources. As termites prefer soft or rotting wood, they commonly prefer moist, undisturbed spaces. As a result, large collections of wood, such as piles of firewood or scrap wood, pose a threat. Any such piles should be kept a minimum of 30 centimetres off the ground, and 6 metres away from the house. Additionally, dead trees, rotted stumps, as well as tree limbs and leaves in contact with the roof of your house, can all attract termites to your home, as will stockpiles of mulch. Any clogs and blockages in your gutters can allow moisture to seep into the wood of your home, providing a succulent treat of moist and rotted wood for any passing pests. As such, protecting your home in Mount Nebo from termites only requires you to take some simple, pro-active steps to ensure your property is not attracting termites.
Wanting to protect your home from pests and termites is not unusual. You can call Conquer Termites Northside on (07) 3356 8801 for all termite advice in Mount Nebo.
