With the recent heavy rain and flooding that has occurred in Brisbane, we have been receiving many enquiries asking if termites can survive such prolonged flooding.

The answer is - Yes.

This is based on the experience and observations in New Orleans after the dramatic floods affecting large delta areas in 2006. They found one month after the flood, termites infested structures and debris. They concluded that foraging termites in their tunnels and at flooded feeding fronts didn’t survive. But many nests located in trees and stumps could regenerate and start to forage immediately after the waters subsided.

Please click this link for more information about the USDA United States Department of Agriculture report on this topic this link.

Wet soil is more conducive for termites.

We stress to homeowners in Brisbane that the flooding has dramatically elevated the threat of termites. The danger will increase as the soils around structures are very moist and conducive to foraging termites. Also, current chemical treatments around existing structures might have been compromised if the treated zone had been covered by a layer of untreated soil, allowing termites to bridge the existing treatment. In the worst-case situation, the treated soil might have been moved by the flood waters.

Read about the strength of Termidor HE in flooded conditions.

We strongly recommend that you have your home inspected by one of our fully trained licensed technicians to gain advice about the state of your home and the protection required.

Call us now on 1300 417 007.