August 17 is Termite Awareness Day. More than anything, on this day, we should remember that termites are real persistent threats to our property investments, threats that shouldn’t be taken for granted.

There are more than 350 termite species in Australia. Around 40 of these are invasive, and have costed more than $100 million in damages per year to properties in the country. Some of the damages caused by termites are irreparable. On Termite Awareness Day, stay aware and take proactive action to protect your property from the threats of termites.

Here are a few more things to remember this Termite Awareness Day:
* Termite damage can be irreparable within a year of attack. Monitoring and early detection is crucial when you want to protect your property.

* It can be hard to spot termites. Unless you find a termite nest or their mud shelter tubes, you can’t really know, for sure. Have a professional pest control team, such as Safe Spray, inspect your property and assess your termite situation. This is particularly important if you also spot other signs of possible termite infestation.

* Some signs to look out for when it comes to termites are: hollow-sounding wood sections within your property, damaged-looking doors, skirting boards, floors and more, damaged wall plaster/ paint, mud tubes (used by termites for protection), and damaged electrical fittings which can cause power fluctuations.

* Minimise your risks of termite infestation by fixing leaks/ drainage problems, improving the general ventilation within your property, preventing the contact of any timber materials with the ground, and regularly checking your surroundings.

* Remember that most homeowners insurance plans don’t cover termite damage.

* Have your property regularly inspected for termite infestation. Once a year is ideal. Schedule more frequent inspections if you are in a high risk area for termites.

Ensuring that your property has low risks of termite infestation is important. Likewise, monitoring and early detection are keys to less headaches caused by termite damage. Talk to us today to know more. Get in touch with our team at 1300 562 053.