Accurate identification of termites is vital before any treatment is carried out so a thorough termite inspection is recommended.  Termites are normally identified by the soliders, location and nest type if located.  Two of the most destructive species in Australia include the Coptotermes acinaciformis and the Schedorhinotermes. 

 

The Coptotermes acinaciformis nests in tree stumps, under concrete slabs and in the walls of buildings.  Ground contact for this species is preferred but as long as there is constant moisture no ground contact is required.  An established colony can contain from half a million to over 1 million termites.

 

In terms of destructiveness the Schedorhinotermes follows not far behind the Coptotermes acinaciformis.  This specie also nests in tree stumps and under slabs.  Schidorhinotermes have minor and major soldiers.  When only minor soldiers are found the nest is weak or very young however when both are found the nest is often large and strong

 

Interestingly termites perform colonising fights which occur when termites are trying to establish a new colony. The potential queen and king do a flight from the main colony normally on warm humid nights when the temperature is simular to the colony. The requirement for a new colony is a constant moisture supply and a food source. Thus it is important to rectify any moisture problems in and around the building and carry out regular termite inspections to help detect any moisture problems. 

 

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