Termites in kitchens. Alan Ferguson, Conquer Termites Northside

Wed 09 May 2018

Ever checked underneath the kitchen sink and found leaking pipes, cracked surfaces or excessive moisture? Congratulations, you've just created the perfect attraction point for termites. Termites are a fiend for moisture and hence the reason they thrive in areas like underneath your kitchen sink, underneath plumbing and subfloors close to timber stumps and pipes. It's instinctual for them to be drawn to moisture and if you're not vigilant or don't get your home regularly inspected for termites, they may become problems quicker than you think. Leakages and moisture generally indicate gaps in between fixtures which in turn creates attractive access points for termites.

Mudding in kitchen cupboards are also indicative of a far more serious problem of termite infestation in your home. Even if your cabinets are made of melamine, Alan warns that the chipboard in between the two layers of melamine attract the presence of termites like magnets to your fridge door. Heritage and older-style timber homes are prime targets for these nasty critters, particularly because of their lack of protection and wear and tear surrounding plumbing fixtures. Termites don't discriminate on which wood types they prefer - all types of wood are prime targets.

If you suspect activity of termite damage in or around your kitchen, contact the professionals and reach out to Alan Ferguson and his team from Conquer Termites Northside on 3356 8801.