Horsham Termite Treatment
The balmy summers and proximity to the Wimmera River make Horsham an ideal breeding ground for termites and other pests. Our professionally trained termite and pest technicians provide safe and effective treatments targeting affected areas of your property.
We offer preventative termite and warranty inspections along with a selection of termite management solutions to suit your home or business.
If you find termites, DO NOT disturb them and call (03) 5319 7166 immediately to speak to an expert for more information.
Horsham Termite Protection and Control
Termites are insects that live in trees, underground or in mounds of caked soil. They are very small and almost invisible to the human eye. In nature, termites have an important purpose in the ecosystem, they break down wood which provides nutrients to other organisms. However, some species can infest homes in Horsham and across the Wimmera Region, causing costly structural damage.
Whether it’s for your existing property, renovating or building a new home call (03) 5319 7166. Speak to our experts and book a termite inspection or install a termite management system.
What are termites?
Termites also mistakenly called ‘white ants’, but they’re not white or ants. They insects that eat cellulose, which is found in wood, but large infestations have been known to chew through other materials, including electrical wire.
There are over 300 species of termites in Australia, with only a handful causing damage to homes and buildings. Termites are found everywhere in Australia, including agricultural areas like Horsham and surrounding areas.
What damage do termites cause to buildings in Horsham?
Subterranean termites are the most destructive in buildings in the Wimmera Region, including suburbs such as Pimpinio, Kalkee, Dooen, Haven, Drung, Quantong and Lower Norton They live and nest in the soil or sometimes inside a tree or log. They come up out from the soil to get into our homes. As their body can dry out in the open air, they create mud tunnels on the outside of the building to gain entry.
Once inside the building, termites work together to form colonies and consume wooden structures from within. Damage is usually hidden until the wood is knocked. As the wood is weakened, structures within the home, such as skirting boards or window sill can be easily broken. In badly damaged homes, floors start to sag and wood feels hollow when tapped.
At this point, repairing a home with this level of infestation can cost tens of thousands of dollars.
Where do termites breed?
Termites need to be near a source of moisture to survive, such as damp soil, to protect their body from drying out. To ensure moisture, subterranean termites make their nests in or near the ground.
What conditions encourage termite activity in homes across Horsham?
Termites require wood to eat and water to keep their nest humid. Homeowners in Horsham can prevent termites from attacking their homes by blocking termite entry to any wooden parts of the house and removing moisture, such fixing leaking taps or pipes and ensuring firewood is not stacked against the home.
As termites in Horsham live in soil, homeowners should remove soil from timber structures and make sure the sub floor is well ventilated and dry.
If you suspect you have termites, don’t disturb them. Call (03) 5319 7166 and get your home inspected by a professional now before it’s too late.
Reliable Termite Solutions in Horsham
Flick provides pest control and termite services to homes, body corporates, real estates, commercial properties, schools, government organisations and so much more in Horsham, servicing the entire Wimmera Region and surrounds.
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We been servicing thousands of local homes in Horsham and surrounding areas for over 100 years. Protect your property from termites. Call (03) 5319 7166 today.
