Termites are a threat across 70% of the world, found in all continents except arctic & Antarctic widely spread in tropical & sub tropical countries in humid conditions.


World Termite Distribution

                   

Termite in Sri Lanka

There are about 2800 species of termites worldwide. In Sri Lanka, there are 61 extant species of termites out of which 49 species are found only in Sri Lanka. There are 10 very common species of which 9 are a threat to building structures. Recent industry surveys suggest that about 50% of all unprotected properties are subject to attack by termites. Most houses are at risk!

Subterranean termites in Sri Lanka cause several hundred million rupees worth of damage every year. This includes the cost of controlling them and repairing damage to structures including our homes. Unlike other countries termites can be found all over the island but the infestation is very much high in the dry zones of the country.



Termite Damages.  Termite Terror?

No matter how your home is constructed, where it is located or how old it is, it could be attacked by subterranean termites. They are a threat across 70 percent of the world & in every part of Sri Lanka. Termites cause millions of rupees of damage annually. Damage can go unprotected while it grows for years on end. It’s their ability to so masterfully avoid detection that makes termites so insidiously destructive.

House Buying

One of the most important investments in a person’s life is a house. Now this is at a risk from the subterranean termites. If a structure is weakened by subterranean attack, it will result in an increased safety risk end economic loss. Call a professional Termite Detector to inspect the house before buying it. The termite detector will carry out a comprehensive termite inspection.

Your Home Is a Unique Target

Subterranean termites are the type most likely to attack your home. All subterranean termites are social insects that nest in large underground colonies. There can be millions of termites in a colony, but you will never see any evidence of them until a professional termite detector inspects your home.