Micropest specialises in the control of termites (white ants) in the greater Sydney area. When carrying out a treatment for termites micropest prides itself on using safe, effective and environmentally friendly termite treatments.
To understand how termites (white ants) are controlled, its best to understand how termites breed, feed and live. If you think you have found termites in your building, or have any enquires about termites please don't hesitate to phone micropest on 1300 24 33 77 or email us. The following links contain closely related information about termites.
Termites (White Ants) have existed for millions of years and believe it or not the closest insect they are related to are cockroaches not ants. Termites belong to the insect order of isoptera meaning "iso" meaning equal and "ptera" meaning wings, referring to the reproductive termite known as alates which have wings that are similar shape, and venation of the four wings.
Termites (White Ants) are social insects and there a multiple castes within the colony, alates, queen, king, nursery, soldiers and workers. Termites live in a central colony and radiate out from there approximately 100 metres in search of food (timber or cellulose material). The worker termites particularly digest the cellulose materials before returning to the nest to feed the colony. This is what causes damage to our buildings and bank accounts as many Sydney-siders will attest and unfortunately it can happen in a matter of months. That is why a termite inspection is recommended at least once a year.