How Termites Damage a Property — and How to Remove Them Without Toxic Chemicals

 

Termites damage a property by literally eating it from the inside out, hollowing structural timber, subfloors, joinery and even paper-faced plasterboard. Interestingly, these structures appear visibly intact from the surface. By the time damage comes to notice, it’s already too late.

As soon as the presence of termites is confirmed, call professional termite removal service for successful eradication of termites Gold Coast. They can remove termite colonies without leaving any toxic residue. For instance, Termicide’s Termiglass is an environmentally friendly Australian Termite Management System that provides a physical shield to protect your property.

What termites actually do to a building?

In simple terms, termites eat your property. Everything – from timber framing, floor joists, to skirting boards, door frames, roof battens, kitchen cabinetry, paper linings and cardboard boxes – appear food to termites. The cellulose present in these materials feed termites and offer them the right environment to grow.  

What makes them so destructive is the way they eat. Termites work along the grain, inside the timber, leaving a paper-thin outer shell so the wood looks untouched. A beam can be 70% gone and still look like a beam. The damage comes to notice when the door won’t close or a floor that flexes underfoot.

A mature colony can number in the hundreds of thousands to over a million workers, feeding twenty-four hours a day. Furthermore, aggressive species can consume a substantial amount of timber in a matter of months. Termite damage is also, in most markets, excluded from standard home insurance — it's classified as preventable maintenance, not a sudden event. Eventually, the repair bill lands entirely on the owner.

More than structural damages, presence of termites are also linked to several health issues. While they are not directly linked to any health issues, their presence can provide a breeding ground for molds, which can cause respiratory issues and allergic reactions.

Don’t suffer because of termites. Call Termicide for effective management of termites in Gold Coast. Create a safe barrier without leaving behind any toxic resides.