Why are termites a problem in Australia?
Termites (often incorrectly identified as “white ants”) carry on wood and serve an important function in nature by converting dead trees into organic matter. Unfortunately, wooden buildings and other structures such as wooden poles areequally appetizing to termites, so they can cause serious damage, which can be very expensive to repair the damage. It is very friendly termites in Australia, of which about 20 species can be a good wooden buildings to eat that causes the most damage to buildings, are social insects that live underground in colonies of up to 200, 000. To keep moisture and protection against extreme weather conditions, a colony (or nest) of subterranean termites is to6-7 meters below the surface and have extensive tunnel networks that may extend up to 100 meters from the nest. How can buildings be protected against termites? Techniques for termites can be basically divided into two types of prevention and care. Preventive measures are easily carried out during the construc
