Termites Control


Termites

Termites are silent destroyers that could be residing in your property without you noticing. These beings are responsible for property damage of over RM40k every year in Malaysia.

While there are many types of termites, the termites you should look out for are the subterranean termites which are also known as Coptotermes. These species feed on any cellulose-based materials such as woods, making your property their ideal meal. Termites can jeopardise your business and pose danger to your family if the infestations are not handled well.

Termites

Did you know that termites can devalue your property by more than 25%?

Termite infestation can lead to costly repairs and mounting frustration if it remains untreated. Furthermore, severe termite infestations may also lead to injuries or death when the roof collapses. Subterranean termites are capable of destroying an entire wooden door frame in just 2 weeks, which makes anti-termite treatment all the more important.

If you find signs of termite activities in your premises, you will only want the most experienced and professionally trained pest control to quickly and effectively restore your sense of comfort and safety with termite solution. In order to provide our customers with effective anti-termite control solutions, our service technicians are provided with continuous training programmes to ensure that their pest knowledge is up-to-date.

Our service package provides warranty up to 5 years including retreatment service which will leave you worry free. We coverage nationwide in Malaysia - Kuala Lumpur, Kota Kinabalu and Sarawak ( Kuching, Sibu, Bintulu & Miri).

Besides, it is important to learn the telltale sign of termites and the methods to eliminate termites infestation. Early detection of termites can reduce property damage and minimize the potential risk of your ceiling collapsing.


Sign of Termites


How to Identify Termites Infestations

Termites can be extremely hard to identify, where most infestations go unnoticed until it is too late. Severe damage to your property is usually when most infestations are found, however with expert identification, routine inspections and monitoring, termite colonies can be found and dealt with before they become a bigger problem.

Hence, it is essential to know how to identify termites infestation at your place and with effective termite control, we can resolve your termite worries.

Termites live in dark, humid and protected environments which makes them difficult to find. Known as silent destroyers, termites will devour their way through wood from the inside and it can be difficult to detect a termite infestation, however there are some tell-tale signs that indicate their presence in your premises.



Termites Infestation Signs

1. Mud Tubes On Wall

Subterranean termites build shelter tubes made of mud, dirt and debris in order to travel to food sources without being seen. They are usually found on walls leading up to the entry points of the building.

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2. Sightings of Termite Swarmers or Discarded Wings

One of the sign of infestation noticed is swarmers or alates. These termites are quick to disappear after they have found their mate but leave behind their discarded wings on windowsills and floors.

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3. Papery or Hollow Sounding Wood

When termites consume wood, they do it from the inside out which leaves a thin sheet of timber and paint behind. When you knock on wood that has termite damages, it will sound hollow or papery.

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4. Rattling Sounds Through Wall

When soldier termites feel disturbed or threatened, the soldier termites warn their colonies of potential incoming danger by banging their heads against the wall, which generates rattling sound.

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Have you seen these signs?

Termites eat 24-hours-a-day, 7-days-a-week. This means they are constantly consuming wood and damaging it. If left untreated, termites can weaken the wood within your home leading to costly damages, and life-threatening situations.

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Coptotermes

Coptotermes is one of the most common termites found in Malaysia and attacking most of the properties.


Type: Subterranean.

Castes: Queen, King, Soldier, Worker, Reproductive.

Nest type & Behaviour: Coptotermes build nest in the soil because they are very dependent on it for moisture. In their search for food, subterranean termites construct mud tubes because they are susceptible to desiccation when exposed to air. They usually work their way above ground to reach wood or any other cellulose source. The cellulose is then broken down into simple starch with the help of the protozoans in the termites gut.

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Termite Society


1. Termite Queen and King

Giving life to the colony

The function of the Queen and King in the termite colony is to reproduce. Starting out life as an Alate, they leave their parents' colony, drop to the ground and shed their wings to seek out an environment to nest. They care for their young until they are able to take over the duties of the colony.

Termite Queen and King

2. Termite Workers

The 'doers'

The workers make up the largest number within a colony. They do all of the work (except defend and reproduce): feeding, grooming, excavating the nest and making tunnels. In doing their jobs, they cause the destruction that effects so many homes.

 Termite Workers

3. Termite Soldiers

The Colony's Defence

Soldiers defend the colony against attack by predatory enemies such as ants, and are equipped with large jaws, sticky fluids or chemical spray to do so.

Termite Soldiers

4. The Alates

The future of Queens & Kings

Alates are the winged reproductives that swarm out from the nest and establish new colonies. Male and females pair off and look for a suitable environment to mate. They are often confused with ant swarmers.

coptotermes-alates


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