Termites Attacking One in Five Australian Homes

Householders are being reminded not to stockpile firewood or ignore the warning signs of termite infestation.
Termites Attacking One in Five Australian Homes
If termites eat through the wood in your home, it will make the structure very fragile. Rizky Ade Jonathan/Shutterstock
Crystal-Rose Jones
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Termites are sometimes also known as white ants, but few people would know they’re neither an ant nor a mite—they are, in fact, a type of cockroach.

The tiny little creature is often associated with the summer, but one Queensland pest controller has discussed how termites can present a risk to homes all year round, sometimes even sneaking in in unexpected ways.

Crystal-Rose Jones
Crystal-Rose Jones
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Crystal-Rose Jones is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked at News Corp for 16 years as a senior journalist and editor.