At Precision Pest Control, we know that when it comes to termite control it is important to have an understanding of the area in which the termite treatment will be carried out. This is because each suburb is different, as are the areas in which they are located.
Some areas have more surrounding bushland or are close to environments capable of sustaining huge termite populations. Botany is one of these suburbs and is on our list of top 10 termite suburbs in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs.
In the past Precision Pest Control has performed many termite treatments in Botany, which is located 11 kilometres south of the CBD and has a population of about 8900 according to the 2011 Australian Census.
Botany is bordered by:
- Banks Meadow
- Mascot
- Pagewood
- Sydney Airport.
Controlling termites in Botany
The main species of termite found in Botany are:
- Shedorhinotermes
- Coptotermes acinaciformis
- Coptotermes frenchi
- Nasutitermes exitiosus
- Coptotermes lacteus
- Nasutitermes walkeri
- Heterotermes ferox.
According to insurance information the average cost of termite damage to your home runs anywhere from $5000 to $10,000 per house.
If you are a homeowner in Botany a termite attack causing $10,000 worth of damage, as well as the treatment costs, with the median household yearly income according to the 2011 Census being about $49,766, a termite attack could cost you 20% of your household’s annual income.
How will Precision Pest Control protect my Botany home from termites?