No wonder we have our hands full and much damage is caused : estimated over $100 million per year.

A survey held in 1982 - 83 by the Forestry Commission in NSW indicated that 70% of homes had past or current termite activity. That's one in five.

Since the discontinuation of organo-chlorides in 1995 and building construction and use of materials having been changed also ( eg., concrete raft slab floors) the incidence ratio has also increased. It has been estimated by some to be as high as 30%, that's almost one in three.

All termites are different, with different food sources and habits. Following is some helpful information about the three groups of termites :

Drywood, dampwood and subterranean termites.