INTRODUCTION INTERESTING FACTS......... Termites are the cause of the greatest economic losses of timber in service in Australia today. Surveys conducted in New South Wales, mostly in suburban Sydney in 1982-1983, indicate that one home in every five would have at least one termite infestation during its lifetime. This statistic has now risen to an alarming one in three homes, striking fear into the hearts of homeowners all over the country. The incidence of termite attack is escalating, largely due to the lack of improper identification, incorrect treatments and a facade of mechanical termite barriers. ........................................ With the home so often the major family asset, and being essentially uninsurable against termite infestation, it is extremely important that proper identification and correct treatment be carried out to protect your property. Homeowners should, at least, be conducting regular visual inspections and utilizing the latest scanning techniques available. IT'S YOUR HOME, WHY RISK IT! TERMITES CAN DESTROY YOUR HOME Termites can be found in most regions of Australia. They live in a nest or colony from which they forage over a large area looking for timber (your home), which is their staple diet. Some colonies may contain over a million hungry termites, and in just a few months, can all but destroy your home. However, with the introduction of modern technology such as Moisture Resistance Meters, Microwave Instruments and the most recent technological innovation, the Thermal Imaging Camera, a qualified pest controller equipped with the right experience and these new innovations along with the latest low toxicity chemicals can totally protect your home.