They're Back!

The pest control guy returned yesterday to confirm the small infestation of termites/white ants he previously treated had been successful.  They had all now been killed he believed.  He then proceeded to inspect the whole house.  He found a second and much smaller infestation in the main bedroom.  They were in one stud in the wall.  Again they have been treated and he will return in another 10 days to ensure the treatment has worked.

In both cases any damage is minimal.The rest of the house is clear.  In many respects we have been lucky.  He suspects there is a big nest somewhere, most likely on a neighbour's property.  The termites took 10 years to make their way to our place!

Termite and White Ants are a perennial problem in this part of the world.

The best suggestion is they got in where the front concrete driveway had been laid which was above the termite protection shield built into the brick wall.  They were the same concretors who also built the concrete patio again above the protection line.

Holes will need to be drilled into the front and rear of the house concrete areas and poison poured in to build a wall of protection to keep the little pests out!

A very warm day today with the temp around 34 degrees in the backyard.  The cool weather which has hit Melbourne is due to arrive after lunch causing the temp here to slip to around 25 degrees.

No drinks this afternoon.  One couple are off on a holiday in their mobile home.  They are heading south.  I suspect they will strike some cold weather along the way.  Ian and Kerri have been entertaining friends for two weeks so both are taking a rest from festivities and 'drying out'.