Termites are a serious problem in Perth, causing damage that costs hundreds of millions of dollars to repair every year. Termites can be found throughout Australia.
They live in a nest or colony, from which they forage over large areas in search of timber their staple food. Once a source is found, workers strip and partially digest before returning to the nest to feed the colony.
Some colonies may contain over one million hungry termites, and the timbers used to build homes provide a very attractive meal. Attacking in large numbers, termites can feed to the point of leaving only a thin timber veneer, and this can happen in a matter of months.
Termite damage is not covered by your home insurance.
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