The key strategies for protecting buildings and other structures from subterranean termite infestation in Australia are prevention (keeping termites out) and cure (eliminating infestations). Requirements for preventing, detecting and treating subterranean termite infestation in buildings, including methods for preventing reinfestation are specified in the Australian Standard AS […]
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This video will show you what termite damage looks like in a door frame and what kind of sound termites make when you distrube them. Daniel also uses a Termitrac devise that picks up movement.
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This week we had a new customer contact Conquer Termites Northside explaining that they had sighted Live Termites in one of their skirting boards. They mentioned that this was the only activity they found and that they would like us to treat this area. However, unbeknown to them, […]
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Are there termites in your garden? Recently one of our customers mentioned she had found live termites in her garden. When Conquer Termites arrived on site to inspect and check all garden surrounds we found that multiple tree stumps around the property were providing a prime nesting […]
Read more... →Throughout my training period with Conquer Termites Northside I have been grateful in receiving a thorough understanding of a “secretive society”. “What is he talking about” I hear you ask… Termites, of course. I have not only been astounded to discover the sneaky concealed entry points of […]
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It’s been a while since we have inspected a house with such a rampant termite infestation. Recently, our South-side manager, Dan Kemp was called out to a home in Morningside to investigate termite activity coming out of the kitchen wall. We love to find termites, but this […]
Read more... →It’s that time of year for Flying or Swarming Termites Today, we have been inundated with calls from customers about finding these strange little insects flying around their outdoor lights, inside their homes, crawling along the floors. Eek! It’s highly likely they are Winged Termites. Normally termites […]
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Today on an inspection in Dayboro, one of our team members found a variety of signs that active termites were present on all edges of the property. In the first image you can see termite mudding (also known as termite leads) tracking up a huge Bunya […]
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During a recent termite inspection at Chapel Hill Andy and Taylor found a nest full of (Coptotermes sp.) termites at the rear of the property. The initial reason Conquer Termites’ were called out was that extensive damage was found in the pool deck. The customer requested a […]
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Last month Conquer Termites Northside added Taylor Hardy to their expanding team. Taylor is a qualified builder with his pest control license and a back ground in pre-construction. He fits in perfectly with the odd bunch on the Northside of Brisbane (Alan, Andy, Joel, Austyn & Kuy) […]
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We were called out to a building in Brisbane that was being renovated that had significant termite activity. We found two large termite nests, one in the floor and one in a wall cavity. If unchecked, termites can cause massive destruction to structural timbers. Check this short […]
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New Improved Formulation – Termidor HE (as in ‘High Efficiency’) The manufacturer of Termidor, BASF, has recently released a new improved formulation of their trusted and proven termiticide. Benefits of Termidor HE Now new Termidor HE makes it much simpler to create even more flexible and consistent protection against […]
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I was called out to conduct a termite inspection in Kedron on the North Side of Brisbane a week or so ago by a concerned customer who had found what he thought to be some termite mud and damage in his front bedroom. I was welcomed at […]
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We were recently called out to a commercial property in Tingalpa that was riddled with termites. In this situation, a thermal camera greatly assists in the detection of termites. Where are they traveling?, where are their nest/s located? Once we have this information, we can target the […]
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At the start of April two of the Conquer Termites Northside technicians installed a Sentricon Always Active system at Ballina St, Kippa-Ring. When we returned to carry out the first monitoring & baiting station check we found one completely eaten Sentricon rod (see below). We refilled the […]
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Are you unhappy with your current pest or termite control company? Or would you like a second opinion? Are you thinking of changing for improved quality, peace of mind and transparent pricing? Do you want to know how to select a better option? Here are the top […]
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For anyone who wasn’t tuned into Seven News yesterday here’s the link to the story on the Termite Invasion in South East Queensland: 7 News – Termite Invasion Hits Queensland Conquer Termites have been inundated with phone calls over the past 3 months with home owners booking […]
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Sadly, for Homeowners, there are plenty of untruths and conflicting information about termites, what we call “Suburban Myths”. Normally it’s ideas that supports not spending money and probably why so many people readily adopt them. Suburban Myth No2: “Tin ant capping stop termites getting into my home”. […]
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Today on the Northside, our job site is a huge concrete block building in Lovedale St, Wilston. We’re completing all of the termite protection to this new home on behalf of one of our regular builders. Conquer Termites Northside carry out pre-construction termite works for quite a […]
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What should I do in preparation for my termite inspection? We recommend checking around your home to make sure our technicians will have clear access to all timbers – skirting boards, architraves, decorative timbers etc. Check that we can gain access to the roof void and sub-floor […]
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Sadly, for Homeowners, there are plenty of untruths and conflicting information about termites, what we call “Suburban Myths”. Normally it’s an idea that supports not spending money and probably why so many people readily adopt them. Suburban Myth No1: “If I have lots of eatable timbers in […]
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We get many calls from Builders about how to termite proof concrete block walls, normally just before the internal timber frames are to be constructed! If you have not applied termite proofing to the external side of the block wall down to the footings, you’ll need […]
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5 Reasons to have a Termite Treatment or Barrier in place The CSIRO found that termites cause more damage than fire and that more than 1 in 5 houses have termite damage with an approximate damage bill of more than $100 million annually. Termites are subterranean which […]
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If you live in Queensland the chances are you have had Termites (white ants) or you are going to get Termites! What species could you have (there are others but these 3 are quite common)? Coptotermes – Mostly nest in tree stumps, retaining walls and inside living […]
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Summer… ahhh the long days, cool breezes, beach holidays, and warm nights. Queensland is renowned for it’s wonderful summers! But there’s also a downside – Pests and Termites are at their most active too! We know and accept that pests are part of everyday life but the […]
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“I just found a termite nest in my roof” is not something anyone wants to say or hear! But this was the sad discovery this morning for a homeowner in Durack, Brisbane, when the Roofers were taking off the old iron sheets. […]
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The Department of Agriculture & Water Resources recently published information about the Formosan subterranean termite – a termite species (Coptotermes formosanus) that Australia is very keen to keep out of the country for many reasons. This pest is aptly known as the super-termite! They originated in China […]
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As a leading company in our industry, Conquer Termites was asked by Mabi Building Equipment Manufacturer , a French based company, to trial their new revolutionary application system here in Australia. It is a system that ensures even distribution of chemical when injected through concrete. For more […]
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Annual termite inspections are essential if you want to save yourself thousands of dollars in the long run and prevent damage and expensive repairs. Our experienced Termite Technicians at Conquer Termites would be more than happy to come out and assess your property. What is involved? Our […]
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Recently one of our Technicians was called out to a commercial premise at Archerfield, Brisbane, to check some termite damage in a staircase. Checking under the stairwell, he found an interesting discovery. Termite had started to build a nest between the wall and the company’s main computer! […]
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Summer is here, and so are the flies! Are you tired of swatting them away whilst cursing their existence? Well curse no more, Conquer Termites are here to save the day! How flies are bad for us… Carry disease Infest meat and other food items Spread food […]
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Ever wondered what termites look like? It’s not as if they are out in the open and commonly seen. In fact, they always operate in a concealed manner, travelling through their constructed tunnels in the ground. Below is a brilliant video that clearly displays all the castes […]
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Buzzzzzzz… buzzzzzz….buzzzzzz… ouch! It’s mosquito time again. Just as we are preparing ourselves for the hot weather, surf n sunshine, BBQ’s in the back yard and social gatherings … out come the mossies. Those pesky, blood sucking, buzzing & flying insects that really get on our nerves. […]
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Last night as I was shutting up the house I spotted an unusual bumpy line in grass in my back yard. Curious as ever, I headed on out to check what it could be, camera and torch at the ready. CRUNCH! Something under my feet made a […]
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Today, Alex and his team did a re-treatment to one of Conquer Termites’ loyal customers in Bulimba, Brisbane. The home was protected originally with Termidor back in 2008 and has been completely termite free. You can never under estimate the “peace of mind” homeowners enjoy in having a […]
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It’s that time of year again – beautifully sunny days, light drizzles of rain here and there but generally limited to early morning showers or late afternoon showers, a light breeze ….. AND agggghhhh Termites! Flying termites… everywhere! You guessed it! It’s now the season for those […]
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Dr Don Ewart, Australia’s pre-eminent termite expert, was asked by a visiting French delegation to see how we do a chemical treatment here in Australia while they were attending the FAOPMA conference on the Gold Coast. Knowing that Conquer Termites does an excellent job, Dr Don asked us to […]
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Last week, we were called out to a home that our customer had recently purchased as an investment property. We had been asked to treat some termite activity in the garden, but after completing our thorough inspection, it was clear that a Termite Management System {i.e- chemical […]
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We were called to a house in Mt Ommaney, Brisbane, recently to check a window frame that had “Flight Tubes” coming out of the timber frames. The owners had been away for several months and made this startling discovery when they arrived home. Termite colonies usually build […]
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In the past couple of years it has become really apparent to me just how important having a pre-purchase pest inspection is. Considering South East Queensland has so many termite species that are destructive and also that the most common type of construction here is in the […]
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The wises decision a homeowner can make to protect their home from foraging termites is to have a current chemical treatment in place. But how long does a treatment last? When should you replenish the treatment? Every registered termiticide in Australia has a “recommended life span” stipulated […]
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Last week Conquer Termites Northside were called to a beautiful house in Chapel Hill to install a Sentricon Always Active Monitoring & Baiting Station system as part of the termite management program. There were bricks around the perimeter of the house including throughout the pool area so […]
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Conquer Termites Northside have a new addition to the family! You may see a very happy tech (Joel) on the road somewhere from Bribie to Karana Downs over the next few months. His new 2016 Mitsubishi Triton has arrived, has been sign written and had some […]
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Conquer Termites was asked back again to talk about Termites and Pest Control issues with the lovely announcer, Rebecca Levingston, on Brisbane 612AM radio on Saturday, 16 July 2016. Dan Kemp made his first visit to the South Bank studio, along with Rowan Bate. If you would […]
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Late Sunday evening after enjoying dinner at my mother in law’s I was asked to check some suspicious bubbled paint in the bathroom, my gut told me it was termites but I suggested that it could be wood rot or excess moisture to help keep everyone positive. […]
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Recently one of our technicians was called out to a home in Mansfield, Brisbane, to check for possible termite activity in some skirting boards in the downstairs rumpus room. We were quickly able to confirm there were live termites in the skirting boards but also, to the […]
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5 Reasons Pre-Purchase Inspections are crucial! It seems like such a logical step on my end, I arrange these inspections almost every day, but to some, pre-purchase pest and building inspections are an unknown, something that had scarcely been thought of and certainly not something that comes […]
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Recently one of our technicians, Dan Kemp, found multiple termite stalagmites coming up out of the ground under a house in Salisbury, Brisbane. The termites had infested the structure all the way up into the roof. We don’t see this often, but it makes us very excited […]
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Listen closely as one of our technicians investigates a hole in the wall full of live termites!! After receiving an urgent call to attend a home in Ashgrove, North Brisbane, Conquer Termites Northside conducted a termite inspection and initial treatment for a concerned home owner. Looking at […]
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Many homeowners get confused if the funny looking skirting board or damage external balustrade is caused by termite damage or wet rot (fungal decay). Fungal decay – wet rot – what does it look like? On the outside, it can look similar to termite damage. As a […]
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One of Conquer Termites’ customers in Toowong was getting an electric shock each time he turned his bathroom light switch on. And you wouldn’t guess the cause?!… Termites! Yes, you read that correctly. They had mudded their way right into the back of the light switch bringing […]
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Sentricon AlwaysActive™ is now certified by CodeMark™ for use in pre-construction premises. CodeMark is a voluntary accreditation scheme for new products that may be used in the building industry. Produced and maintained by the Australian Building Code Board, the CodeMark list provides assurance to builders and developers […]
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One of our technicians, Alex Koklas, found a Schedorhinotermes Termite Queen in a timber log near a home he was inspecting in Brisbane. We come across termite nest often during our inspection but it is always rare to find a Queen.
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Over the past few weeks Conquer Termites Northside have been inundated by calls to inspect and treat live termites (or white ants) in bathrooms and ensuites across various suburbs in North Brisbane. With the ongoing showers and humidity recently it’s no surprise to us that termite activity […]
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In the below video, watch what happens when termite workings are exposed on a fence paling. The Solider termites will stand guard while the worker termites rush to safety.
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You never see termites out in the open. They operate clandestinely, entering your home in a conceal manner to secretly harvest timber to feed the colony. In this video you’ll see how one of our technicians, Dan Kemp, applies a foaming treatment to the termites traveling up behind a timber […]
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Recently we were called out to a house in Bellbird Park, Brisbane, to treat live termites. The infestation was severer to the point a door fell off! After a thorough inspection of the property, the technician, Alex, found a large pine tree with multiple termite leads on […]
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Geckos are a familiar sight to most of us living in South East Queensland. At night, we see them scuttling across our walls and ceilings in pursuit of prey. These reptiles are a remarkably diverse group and have a broad distribution through tropical and warm temperate regions […]
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Conquer Termites were asked again to talk on 612AM radio about pest in and around homes in South East Queensland. This is the second visit for Rowan Bate & Al Ferguson. The boys covered various calls about many topis, black ants, cockroaches, geckos, termites and silverfish. The […]
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Recently one of our technicians was called to a home in Birkdale, near Brisbane, to check a very interesting situation. The homeowner pulled a book off a shelve in a walk-in robe to find live termites! After a thorough inspection it was established the termites had attacked […]
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ALTRISET Termiticide Proving to be a Powerful Performer APVMA approves 7 year protection label claim in areas south of the Tropic of Capricorn Syngenta is excited to announce that ALTRISET now has an approved 7 year protection claim on its label. ALTRISET has clearly proven its effectiveness […]
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Moist soil and humid air within a sub floor makes ideal conditions for termites to forage and attack timbers. There is also the strong possibility that fungal decay will damage structural timbers. This is why there are Building Codes and Australian Standards for sub floor ventilation. The […]
Read more... →In November one of our techs Andy was doing a routine termite inspection, getting down and dirty into a very old & creepy sub-floor for a customer in Bowen Hills. He was filming as he went in and what he found was pretty incredible – a huge […]
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Conquer Termites was asked to talk about the threat of Termites in the South-East Queensland area on the 12 January, 2016, by Channel 7 News. As a leading Brisbane Pest Control company, Conquer Termites has a reputation to offer trusted professional advice to Homeowners and Media. Channel […]
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We understand that termites and general pest don’t take holidays over Christmas and New Year. That is why we are available to homeowners in Brisbane and Gold Coast for any kind of emergency service from the 29 to the 31 of December. Also, we are open from […]
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Conquer Termites was asked to talk “all things” Black Ants on ABC 612, this morning, hosted by Peter Scott. It was great to gain exposure on a State-wide show on a topic that has a lot of interest. Hopefully it was our knowledge in the particle field […]
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Small Spaces – No Worries! As termite inspectors and pest management technicians we often find ourselves getting into low and tight spaces in sub floors (under the house) and roof voids. We have a great technique for accessing some of the smallest of places… hire a small […]
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The importance of everyone in a Body Corporate working together. I recently was called out to a unit complex in Brisbane’s Northside in Bowen Hills, it was a 6 unit complex governed by a body corporate. Five of the unit owners were working together getting regular termite […]
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We were recently asked to inspect a house in Holland Park, Brisbane, that had some live termites (White Ants) in a door frame of the bathroom upstairs. After applying a foaming treatment to kill the termites in the structure, we recommended a chemical treatment to the external […]
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In summertime, it’s warmer and more humid, allowing the termites to be more active and forge closer to the surface of the ground. If there is a piece of timber laying on the ground, there will be a good chance the termites will be directly under, eating […]
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The Conquer team was invited by BASF to attend the launch of their new products, Termidor® Dry and Termidor® Foam in a can. These new products will allow our technicians to eradicate termites from your home more effectively and has the bonus of colony elimination. Conquer Termites […]
Read more... →Conquer Termites have had a number of phone calls today regarding sightings of flying ants in Brisbane – We’ve had calls from Kenmore, The Gap, Salisbury and Ipswich. Importantly, there is no need to be alarmed. It is the season for swarming termites and we’ve had some humidity lately and heavy rain […]
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The video below clearly illustrates what termites will do when they are disturbed. If an opening is made into their workings, the solider termites will quickly rush to defend the breach. They will bite your fingers and extrude a milky latex liquid. They also make a knocking noise with […]
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A customer from Forest Lake, Brisbane, called us this week concerned about some “mudding” appearing between the concrete path and external brick wall. Our Technician, Paul, immediately realized it was flight tubes originating from a Heterotermes nest. The flight tubes were very visible on the outside but we […]
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Queensland Health send out regular updates to the pest managers in South East Queensland keeping them informed of the latest changes in products, laws and trends in the pest control industry. Although generally designed for pest controllers the newsletter contains good information for consumers too. Having just […]
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Recently one of our Technician found a large arboreal termite nest up in a tree when doing the annual inspection to the complex at Bunnings Cannon Hill. When you find a nest in your garden or up in a tree, it is important to apply a controlling […]
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In the video below you can watch live termites being pumped out of a drill hole while one of our Technician was installing a chemical treatment to a house in Inala, Brisbane. The house had live termites in a downstairs door frame and skirting boards that had […]
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Recently we were called out to a house in Morningside, Brisbane, that had live termites. Our technician found termite workings protruding from a bedroom wall upstairs and several termite leads coming out of the ground up the concrete slab edge. In some ways the homeowner was lucky […]
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Conquer Termites recently offered a prize of a free inspection and pest control at the Belmont State School Fete. It was great to hear that the Fete was a great success in raising over $50,000 of much need funds to expand the wireless network. Well done all […]
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Once you have been working in termite control for a while you think that you have a pretty fair grip on where termites are likely to be found and what to do about it. In my experience I find that termites will sometimes turn up in places that […]
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