Tips on how to stop termites




Remove timbers that can attract termites


Termites are attracted to many timbers found in and around our homes. Termites and termite activity can be encouraged by having unnecessary timbers in the garden, under or around the house. It is wise to remove any unnecessary timbers such as:

Timber off cuts underneath the houseGarden logsGarden sleepersSleeper retaining wallsTree stumpsFor garden landscaping, use a more durable material that is not attractive to termites, such as stone.