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Sure termites are scary
But thats simply because they go unnoticed quietly eating.
Longer they are eating and undisturbed the more damage to the home.
It’s time to kick termites out of your house
Termites can’t read…
They don’t have eyes… they don’t let that stop them as they have a fantastic sense of smell, able to track down ready to eat wood.
Termites can find timber above and below ground.
It’s not just you
Friends, neighbours or co workers, mention something about termites and we have all heard the scary termite stories.
Isn’t it time to kick termites out of your house
Fiji Termites
As early as 2009, AST was seen in rural areas, Later discovered in homes around Lautoka and Labasa areas. By 2010 Coptotermes gestroi (AST) is identified as an invasive pest in Fiji.
2011 Government has spent about $3 million to control Coptotermes gestroi since 2009 for the treatment of damage housing structures, school building and vegetation.
2012 BAF confirms the presence of Coptotermes gestroi in multiple locations in the Western and Northern Divisions.
2016 Public awareness campaign to educate residents about termite prevention and control. BAF reported an increase in termite infestations compared to 2014
2018 Government allocates money towards termite control and management and BAF introduces new chemical treatments to combat the infestation.
2019 New Biosecurity Order expands restricted areas in Ba, Labasa, Lautoka, and Nadi and BAF reports an increase in termite damage to timber and infrastructure.
2020 Government launches a multi-year termite management plan, focusing on integrated pest management and BAF reports an increase in termite activity in restricted areas compared to 2018.
2021 Government increases budgetary support for BAF and BAF introduces new containment measures, including stricter controls on the movement of infested materials.
2022 BAF reports an increase in termite damage to buildings and infrastructure since 2018 and Government announces a national termite awareness month to engage communities in prevention and control efforts.
2023 BAF releases a comprehensive report estimating $3.6 billion in damage to government and business structures due to termite infestations and Government allocates an additional $15 million for termite control and infrastructure repair with BAF reporting an increase in termite activity in restricted areas compared to 2018.
There are about 14 termite species in Fiji
The most comonly discovered termite causing damage around Fiji is Coptotermes gestroi (commonly refered to as Asian Subterranean termite or AST).
Coptotermes gestroi is found Southeast Asia, Africa (Mauritius and Reunion), North America (Florida and Hawaii), South America (Brazil), Central America (Mexico), and Oceania (Fiji, French Polynesia)
And very similar to Coptotermes formosanus which is found across China, Taiwan, Japan, South Africa, Sri Lanka, and the USA (including Hawaii).
It’s time to get ahead of Termites
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are you?
We are an Australian Company ‘Termikill’ who has been killing termites for decades. Over the last 20 years we have been able to put baiting into the hands of home owners.
Enabling homeowners to save money by baiting termites themselves using the same product Pest Controllers use.
Why you?
Because our ‘Colony Killer Termite Bait’ has been approved by Fiji for killing termites AND to be used by home owners.
And the bait isn’t a poision, you can start killing termites in you home sooner.
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