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Signs
of Subterranean termites infestation - Is my home infested by
termite?
When you discover one or more of the following signs, call for
a free inspection immediately! |
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or wings from alates |
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| During reproductive seasons, alates
leave the colony and fly (swarm) to search for suitable
locations for new colonies. After landing, they shed their
wings, find mates, and start new colonies. Discarded wings
is a sign of a nearby termite colony. |
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tubes |
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termites construct mud tubes to reach wood (or other food sources)
which are not directly in contact with soil. Mud tubes are made
from soil, saliva and excrement. Ranging from 1 - 3 centimeters
in width, these tubes provide suitable temperature and humidity
for foraging termites and keep them away from predators as they
travel from colony to feeding sites. |
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| Left : Mud tubes in the switch room of
a housing estate (New Territories). |
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| Right : Mud tubes in a warehouse (Tsuen
Wan). |
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Shelter tube |
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Left : Foraging termites have
made their way from one doorframe to another by constructing
a mud tube.
Right :The bottom part of a damaged door and doorframe
in a washroom. The poorly maintained fixture was soaked
by water making it a favourable environment for termite
infestation. |
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Wood galleries
Galleries are formed when termites consume wood. The hollow
sound produced when tapping with a hard object is an obvious
sign of termite infestation. |
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seen because of the nature of termites. They tend to stay
in shelter - You won't notice the damages until it's too
late! |
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Carton nest / Aerial nest
Subterranean termites build carton nests in areas above ground
such as tree hollows, wall voids, void under raised floor, and
even wardrobes that are not used for a period of time. Like
mud tubes, these nests protect termites from predator and provide
shelter with suitable moisture and temperature. |
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Left : An aerial nest of subterranean
termites in a switch room of a secondary school.
Right : Nest of subterranean termites in a cabinet (Guangzhou). |
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Nearby infestation
If there is termite infestation within the building you are
dwelling in, there is a good chance that termites will visit
you sooner or later. Termites do not normally originate from
high-rise buildings. They usually come from underground. So
don't blame your neighbours, they are also victims like you.
"Thank God this
is not my home!" Is this what you are thinking of right
now? Don't be too optimistic. According to our experience, there
are only two types of premises -
1. Those that has already been infested
by termite; and
2. Those that will soon be infested.
To reduce the chance of termite infestation, you are suggested
to pay special attention to any unusual signs in and around
your home, and to eliminate any conducive environment.
PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN CURE!
CALL US FOR FREE INFORMATION AND A COMPREHENSIVE PREVENTIVE
TREATMENT! |
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Traditional Service |
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