Termites: Guides & Tips
Articles on termites from the IPC team in Bangalore — identification, prevention and treatment.
Termite Pre-Treatment at Plinth Beam Stage: What Buyers Should Verify
Anti-termite treatment during construction is done in stages, and the plinth beam stage is one of the most important.
Termites in a New Home Within a Year: Why It Happens
You moved into a newly built home, and within months you see mud tubes or swarmers.
Why Termite Activity Spikes After the Monsoon
Many Bangalore homeowners notice termite signs, such as swarmers, new mud tubes and bubbling paint, during or soon after the rains.
How Subterranean Termites Enter Through Foundation Cracks
Subterranean termites live in the soil, so the foundation is the first line of defence for a building.
Drywood Termites in Bangalore: Are They Here?
Most discussions of termites in Bangalore centre on subterranean termites, which come from the soil.
Termite Frass: What It Looks Like and What It Means
Tiny piles of what looks like sand, sawdust or coffee grounds appear under a wooden window or beside a cupboard.
Termite Sounds: Clicking, Tapping and Head Banging
On a quiet night, you hear faint clicking or tapping from inside a wall or wooden furniture. Could it be termites? In some cases, yes.
Do Termites Bite Humans?
When termites appear in a home, many people worry about their family's safety. A common question is whether termites bite.
How Fast Do Termites Destroy Wood?
It is a natural question: if termites are found today, how long before something gives way?
Termite Workers, Soldiers and Swarmers: Who Does What
When you find termites in your home, you may see different kinds: small pale ones, ones with larger heads, and ones with wings.
Termite Colony Size and Growth: How Big Can It Get?
This guide gives a general overview. Numbers vary a lot between species and conditions.
Termite-Proofing Wooden Doors Before Installation
Wooden doors and frames are among the first things termites attack. The frame is fixed into a wall, the bottom touches the floor.
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