What are the differences between ants and termites?
Ants and termites are sometimes mistaken for each other, however they are very different insect groups. Several key features help to identify them correctly. Both ants and termites can be divided up into several 'castes', which depend upon their ... [... more]
Australian Museum |
Dr Don's Termite Pages have moved.
The old site for Dr Don's Termite Pages. All about termites, what you can do with them or do to them or do to be without them . . . and a bit more . . Dr Don's Termite Pages are moving The termites' pages are no longer here. Don't panic, they ... [... more]
labyrinth.net.au |
Termite Removal and Prevention
As many as one in five homes can be infected by termites and within three months these pests can damage up to a quarter of an average sized home. Early detection and prevention is very important when it comes to termites, and this is where the ... [... more]
NineMSN OurHouse |
Pest Inspection
We've looked at various pest control methods in the past on Our House, but any new way to detect termite activity is worth investigating. If you suspect you have termites it's important to check if your pest professional is using the latest ... [... more]
NineMSN OurHouse |
Termites as pests
Out of the 258 described (90 undescribed) termite species in Australia, only a few wood-damaging species are of concern to humans. Out of the 258 described (90 undescribed) termite species in Australia, only a few wood-damaging species are of ... [... more]
Australian Museum |
Termite Damage
In a house that's been devestated by termites, Rebecca looks at how the infestation is dealt with. With a taste for timber, termites will make a meal of homes. They nest underground and if left unchecked, can hollow out timber frames, floorboards ... [... more]
NineMSN OurHouse |
Termite Barrier
A new Australian product called Kordon TMB is now available. It is a termite moisture barrier which protects homes from subterranean termites, at the same time acting as a seal to prevent water vapour seeping through. Our House takes a look at ... [... more]
NineMSN OurHouse |
HortNews - UN To Seek Safer Ways To Kill Insect Pests
A UN meeting next week will seek new ways to kill mosquitoes and termites as part of a plan to bolster a 2004 ban on use of a dirty dozen toxic chemicals. OSLO 2/05/2005 - A UN meeting next week will seek new ways to kill mosquitoes and termites ... [... more]
HortNET New Zealand |
Colonising flights
Termites have pale brown to white bodies with a darker head and have no waist between the thorax and abdomen. The antennae have bead-like segments. The non-reproductive forms never develop wings, are blind, and have thin skin that makes them ... [... more]
Australian Museum |
