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Termites thrive in warmer climates. There are over 360 types of termites in Australia, classified in three main categories according to where they nest and feed: subterranean, drywood and dampwood. Subterranean termites live in a wide range of areas, dampwood termites can be found in coniferous forests, while drywood termites can be found in hardwood forests.
The main safety measures you can take to make sure you stay safe during the pest control treatment, especially if the pest control specialists needs to work inside your home, is to maintain a distance of at least 1.5 metres with the technician, avoid physical contact, use digital payments and sanitise any frequently used spaces and surfaces before and after the treatment.
While they are very tiny, termites are visible with the naked eye. They have a soft body and can be grey, white or brown. Same as with other insects they have a head, a thorax and an abdomen. What differentiated them from other insects the most is the fact that their waist and antenna are straight and their wings are the same length (this goes for winged termites).
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How to reduce the risk of termites
No matter if you're dealing with a termite infestation or not, there are a few proven ways in which you can reduce the risk of termites, and we're not talking about bait stations and other termite baiting systems or repellents. We're simply talking about termite prevention and simple pest management methods that reduce the risk of termite infestations. Such methods include: