President’s Report – January 2018
A look at the revised Australian Standard 3660.1 and the implications for those working in termite management.
A look at the revised Australian Standard 3660.1 and the implications for those working in termite management.

Using permethrin dust to treat large areas such as subfloors and roof cavities is pretty satisfying and gets good results, provided the job is carried out properly.

Dr Cameron Webb (pictured), medical entomologist and author of A Guide to Mosquitoes of Australia, shares his insights on how best to control our most aggravating summer pest.

Jay Turner of Laguna Pest Control shares his advice on how to successfully bait rodents.

Adama offers a solution for controlling stored product pests and rabbits with Pestex Tablets.

Graeme Smith, PhD candidate from the Federation University Australia, shares his knowledge about an unusual pest – the silverfish.

The Camilleri reticulation system protects against termite ingress using a simple yet robust design.

Bayer’s longstanding termite barrier, Kordon, remains one of the most rigorously tested and high performing termite solutions on the Australian market.

The Altis reticulation systems allows termiticide treatments to be carried out easily and effectively over the course of a building’s lifespan.
The second in a two-part series by Dr Don Ewart examining the effect of the revised National Construction Code on termite-proofing work.

Part 1 of this two-part review from Jack Norton, secretary of the Timber Preservers’ Association of Australia, looked at wood structure and natural durability; here, Part 2 addresses timber preservation.