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It’s easy to get overwhelmed trying to figure out just how to bring an outdoor room together to make it a peaceful spot to relax or enjoy quality time with friends and family. But if you think of it as yet another room to decorate and furnish, the space will come together more easily.

Measuring and a simple site analysis

Just as you would for a room inside your home take the measurements of your patio or outdoor room area. This most important step is essential for scaling in comfortable sized outdoor furniture, patio accessories, planters and such. The next step is to conduct a simple site analysis. For this you will want to jot down factors such as the direction (north, south, east, west) your patio is facing, prevailing winds, if any; areas in sun or shade and any other relevant observations that will impact the quality of people spending time in that space.

Now for the fun part, create a realistic wish list beginning with how you would like to use your patio: to relax, to entertain friends, to grill/barbeque, to eat outdoors, to hang out with friends and family, to converse, etc. Now go back to your site analysis and determine, if applicable, where you can start staging the pieces to your outdoor room. But before you do so, here are some tips and ideas for you to consider.

Arrange patio furniture and elements thoughtfully

In order to create a comfortable space with pleasant atmosphere it is important to consider these details: Circulation – how will people walk through the space; Seating – where will people be sitting; Views – what will people be looking at when sitting. For circulation, you want to position a sitting area in a location where circulation will not pass directly through, making the space distracting, unless you have no choice. For creating comfortable seating for conversation, orient chairs, sofas, and gliders towards each other, 6 to 8 feet apart; this is a comfortable distance for talking without feeling too close. For views, you can create focal points with trees and shrubs in the distance, or planters and ornaments closer by.

Dealing with wind and sun

From your site analysis you have discovered information about how the wind blows. By knowing the direction of the prevailing winds you can make some good decisions about the placement of certain items. First, if you are going to include a grill or barbeque be sure to locate these accessories in a location in which the wind will carry the smoke from the cooking fire away from the outdoor space; there’s nothing more irritating than the uncomfortable sting of a smoky grill. Also, if you have an area with cold wind, you can block it by creating vertical planes; this can be done by planting trees or shrubs in the ground, or by placing them in planters within or around a part of the patio. Fences and walls can also help. As for sun, these same vertical planes can screen hot, late afternoon sun. For overhead sun, retractable awnings can be a very effective way to minimize both sun and heat. These awnings are designed to extend (open) or retract (close) to create shade or sun options. Other ways to create shade from the hot sun: patio umbrellas and trellises, pergolas, or arbors.

Creating a sense of enclosure

Creating a sense of enclosure is a great way to make your outdoor space more intimate; it is also a great way to create separation and privacy from your neighbors. Think of the walls and ceilings inside your home: the walls are the vertical plane and the ceiling is the overhead plane. Outdoors these vertical and overhead planes help create the foundations to an outdoor room. While you don’t want to overdo it or completely enclose your outdoor space, adding elements: shrubs, trees, arbors, trellises pergolas and such in a careful way can improve the atmosphere of your patio space.

Buying patio furniture and accessories

Once you’ve measured your outdoor space, done the site analysis and figured out the area where you will be putting your outdoor furniture it’s time to begin reviewing outdoor furniture and accessory options. If your patio is very small, you may only want to buy 1 or 2 chairs or loungers for conversation and relaxing, and a small bistro table with chairs for snacking. If your space is large, you may be looking for a larger seating arrangement: sofas, chairs, coffee tables, in one area and a patio set with umbrella in another. There are many options and styles available and you can learn more about the materials and brands available by visiting a local patio furniture store or by shopping online. Popular furniture materials include: outdoor wicker, teak, wrought iron, cast aluminum, recycled plastic and casual aluminum. You can buy this furniture individually or as a set such as a dining table complete with chairs. With many patio furniture options to choose from you can easily create an outdoor space that will be well used. Additional outdoor decorating accessories such as patio lamps, fire pits, garden arbors and trellises, and outdoor heaters fit in well to create a great atmosphere outdoors as well as being extremely functional. For example, outdoor heaters will greatly extend your time outside, allowing for more time to enjoy yourself outdoors later into fall, and earlier into spring. Outdoor fireplaces such as: chimeneas, fire pits or even a gas outdoor fireplace create a great atmosphere and focal point, as well the opportunity to grill, heat, or just enjoy hanging out by the fire.

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Sit down in most small restaurants in Oaxaca, order the comida corrida (full meal, daily special) and as fast as the Flying Burrito Brothers your server arrives with a bowl of tepid soup with minuscule floating grease bubbles, a healthy portion of fried-in-oil-then-boiled white rice flecked with cubed carrot, a small piece of overcooked meat or poultry swimming in a scrumptiously tangy mole, a glass of fruity water-of-the-day (agua del día), and a two-inch slab of flan to finish … on the other hand there’s La Olla.

At popular downtown bistro-style restaurant La Olla, whether patrons indeed order the daily special, or select from the menu, co-owner-chef Pilar Cabrera offers the polar opposite — a healthy yet flavorful and traditionally herbed alternative. She and husband Luis for years have had a faithful following of tourists and residents alike. This welcoming oasis has managed to thrive without my business, I suppose because while living in Oaxaca I’ve learned to live with lard, pine for Pan Bimbo and bolillos (respectively, the Mexican equivalent to starch-white Wonderbread, and crusty Portuguese-style buns), and search out everything else sugary, processed and refined. The sixties’ all-things-good-for-you mentality had been baked out of mind forever, or so I had thought.

La Olla is a thirty-seat eatery with simple wooden tables and chairs and an adobe-brick and hand-painted tile hearth as focal point, on the main floor. A larger dining room with bar is upstairs. The restaurant is adorned with art by Oaxacan artists who exhibit on a rotating basis.

On this visit, my wife and our daughter Sarah chose from la carta, while I, daring the kitchen to even try to reduce my cholesterol level, opted for the 70 peso complete comida. Almost immediately upon being seated, a small loaf of fresh, hand-sliced whole grain bread, alongside tortilla chips, arrived in a basket, accompanied by butter, salsa and marinated vegetables. Predictably, Arlene gravitated towards the un-husked while I munched on the fried masa (corn).

I hadn’t drank anything green since listening to Deep Purple, Moby Grape and the early years of Pink Floyd, so when tall soda-fountain glasses of what appeared to be murky algae arrived, I was aghast — pineapple celery juice. I had no choice. I wasn’t even asked if I would prefer Red Bull, or anything else with first ingredient dextrose, fructose or caffeine. It was well-chilled, with just the right combination of fruit and vegetable so as to provide a refreshing naturally sweet nectar, neither ingredient masking the flavor of the other.

The psychedelia continued. Who would ever think of combining peanuts, jícama (yam bean), orange pieces and boiled beet in its juices, and then having the nerve to call it a salad? I was in a purple haze. Definitely not the limp lettuce to which I’d become accustomed, drenched in a sea of joyful oil. Crunch and munch, followed by a sunburst of citrus, then soft legume, with seemingly more flavors, textures, colors and tones than the totality of each individual component.

Thankfully my soup held no surprises, although lima beans are not normally regular restaurant fare in Oaxaca, or elsewhere in this hemisphere. They were complemented by nopal (paddle cactus), onion, tomato with seed, and cheese, chile providing the requisite bite. Once again, attention had been paid to ensuring different degrees of consistency.

The chicken fajitas, on the other hand, were not as expected. But by this time I had reverted to my former self of decades long past, and willingly welcomed a main dish lacking excess grease. The strips of chicken breast were tender. The vegetables had been prepared separately so as to maintain their individual, appropriate degrees of doneness. The liquid was more in the nature of light stew juices than canola á la wok. The seasoning was Italian, yet with the pleasing essence of fresh cilantro predominating.

Sarah’s organic salad mirrored mine in terms of flavor and texture, but was sliced baked apple, watermelon chunks, flax seed and goat cheese. Her sopa azteca was inimitably served. Most Oaxacan restaurants serve all ingredients already combined, or the potage and some ingredients arriving already mixed together with those remaining on the side. At La Olla the tortilla slivers, cubed queso (cheese), avocado and dried chile pasillo strips are presented in a bowl, over which is then poured the tomato-based broth. Unfortunately the rich and distinctive flavor of the chile is not readily apparent due to the way the soup is served, so it’s best to either stir and wait, or add some salsa and fresh lime juice to achieve maximum zestiness … unless you have a cowardly palate.

Arlene ordered the guachinango (snapper), deviating from her general rule of avoiding fish and seafood while in Mexico’s interior. This new menu item is a keeper. Two good-size portions of properly pouched pisces, each wrapped in aromatic yierba santa leaf, were offered on a plate ringed with salsa guajillo. Once again there was a healthy bit of heat, and different textures provided by plaintain, nopal and jícama.

Our only regret was not having had an opportunity to sample some of the other natural fruit and vegetable combination juices and one of the hale and hearty sandwiches, for which La Olla is known. Perhaps next time … with alfalfa sprouts on the side, por favor.

La Olla

Calle Reforma No. 402

Centro Histórico, Oaxaca

Hours: Mon – Sat, 8 am – 10 pm

Live music Fri and Sat night, 8 – 10

T: (951) 516-6668

W: http://www.laolla.com.mx

E: bbsabores@prodigy.net.mx

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The Hanging Hammock Chair is the latest outdoor craze! A descendant of the traditional rope hammock but the chair provides upright cradling comfort. While no one can argue with the rejuvenating benefits of a backyard nap in a hammock, hammock chairs bring a different level of comfort to the table. As mentioned, hammocks are great for napping or day dreaming, but what about having a conversation, reading a book or sitting around a camp fire? It is much easier to enjoy these activities sitting upright. Take the comfort and relaxation of a hammock and add the function of a patio chair or chaise lounge.

All of this is great, but where do you hang a hammock chair? While a hammock requires 2 trees or fixed points to utilize, chairs only require 1 overhead hanging point. This is ideal for anyone without a big backyard or mature trees. Most chairs will work with a deck joist or one of the stylish and functional stands that have been introduced over the past few years. The hammock chair stand was created to allow everyone to enjoy a hanging hammock swing or chair, regardless of the size of their deck, patio or balcony. From balconies to palatial estates, you can find a stand to fit your needs.

The C Frame Suelo Stand is best for a small patio or balcony with its small footprint. The C design allows the freedom of the swing without bumping into the stand. For those looking for a funkier, more stylish way to display and use their hammock swings, the patented Z-Stand was introduced. With an angular design and black finish, the Z-Stand is an attractive addition to any outdoor living space. For those that need to get out of town to relax, perhaps the most innovative stand introduced to date is the Trailer Hitch Stand. Designed to fit into a standard hitch receiver, this stand supports 2 hammock chairs!

Hammock chairs are also being used in non-traditional ways. Boaters are attaching chairs to the mast of their sailboats, college students are looking for ways to support a ceiling anchor and hang a hammock chair in their dorm or apartment. Perhaps the most interesting use is in the therapy of autism patients. Doctors recently discovered that their patients find the swinging motion stimulates cerebral activity and the cradling design is very comforting.

Style and material choices for all hammock products continue to evolve while fabric quality improves with each model. UV protection is used to guard fabric from sunlight, drainage systems in the seats eliminate water pooling up from rain, and increased rope strength are just a few of the improvements that have been made to hammock chairs.

Some of the top designs currently available include:

Hammock Chairs: Original Hammaka , Nami Hammock Lounger, Garden Chair, Tahiti Multi-Color, Cotton Rope Chair, Metro , Charleston Rope Chair, Recliner, Basket Weave Lounger, Double Basket Weave Lounger, Double Nami Lounger, Net Chair

Hammock Chair Stands: Suelo, Luna, Z-Stand, Trailer Hitch Stand, Nami Arch

Top Manufacturers: Bliss Hammocks, Byer of Maine, Hammaka Hammocks, Outback Chair

Visit my directory of Hammock Chairs and Hammock Chair Stands at HangingHammock.com.

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With two out of three Americans overweight today, it’s getting harder to believe that all this extra fat is a simple problem of self-indulgence or poor personal discipline.

In fact, researchers and clinicians from various sciences say unequivocally that it’s not. Certainly adults are responsible for what they put in their mouths. But when so many are affected, from all across the American demographic, we have to also look what’s going on in our culture at large.

And one thing that’s going on is that there’s a lot more going out. In 1978, just 18 percent of the calories Americans consumed were eaten away from home. But by 2003, that was up to half.

Why should that even matter? A calorie is a calorie is a calorie, right?

At the bottom line, yes. The trouble is that when we eat out, we simply have much less control over what ends up on our plates, and from there, on our bottom line. That shows up in a variety of ways.

Nutritional research indicates that for almost any given dish that you might choose to prepare at home, when it’s compared to a restaurant dish of the same name, it’s often not the same thing at all. So even trying to consciously select what looks like the healthiest choice on the menu might not do you much good.

Restaurants tend to use more oils and fats, more sugar, and more salt in their food preparations. The reason is simple: if the food is yummy, you’ll come back! But that tends to add up to a lot of extra calories you weren’t counting on.

And speaking of extras, how about all those extra nibbles: the plates of appetizers, the baskets of warm bread with pots of cool butter, the bonus beverage specials? Most families simply don’t have all those edible accouterments with regular home meals.

But at a restaurant, your drinks are brought before you even order. You often get bread or rolls to eat during your wait, and appetizers and desserts are helpfully suggested by your server.

Yet those extras can have even more calories than your meals! An order of buffalo wings with blue cheese dressing? That’s a tidy 1,010 calories before dinner. For a fried onion blossom with dip, figure around 2,000. Even a basket of garlic bread is about 800 calories. How many people are sharing those calories at your table?

Then you get to the main attraction, and the major problem with dining out—portion size! Restaurant meals are often three to four times larger than a normal serving size.

Even plates, glassware and utensils have grown. Very often, the dinner plate you get in a restaurant would qualify as a platter in any home kitchen, but then, they have to be bigger to accommodate those super servings!

It wouldn’t be such an issue if we were better at walking away. An old adage about fitness says that the most important exercise to do is “pushbacks,” as in, when you’ve had enough, push back and get up from the table.

But research shows that Americans in general tend to be “completers,” and many of us were raised to feel a sense of guilt if we left food on our plates. Add that programming to a giant dish of pasta, and suddenly, you’re stuffed!

The truth is, no matter how we’re raised, or whether we’re slim or fat, if more is put in front of us we’ll eat more, period. And usually, we’re not even particularly aware of it. This has been proven out by study after study, in both the United States and abroad.

And that’s not all. The research also shows that as we become accustomed to those mega-sized meals we’re presented in restaurants, we tend to prepare bigger portions at home, as well. We may not use all the extra oil, salt and sugar that restaurants do, but we’re certainly having more of our main ingredients, and we’re eating big and hearty.

The other thing that restaurants have over the home meal is variety. Even the most accommodating home cook typically won’t make a different special meal for each member of the family. Again, the nutritional research shows that the more different things you can have, the more you’ll eat overall.

United States Department of Agriculture studies showed that when offered three varieties of a given food item—say, sandwiches or cookies—people would eat more than if they were offered three items of the same variety. That’s part of why those all-you-can-eat buffets are such a caloric catastrophe. Who ever has just a little?

Given the demands of today’s busy lifestyles, dining out nowadays is not only a pleasure, but a time-saving survival tool. Restaurants may eventually be required to provide nutritional facts for their meals, but even without hard numbers, awareness of the pitfalls can go a long way toward helping us control those calorie counts.

We just need to think about what we’re up against when someone else is serving, so that when we’re eating out, we’re not taking so much in.

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Bean bag originated way back in 1960’s and were initially called as sac chairs. In those days they were made of the leather fabrics only and there were very limited colors and designs to choose from. This was the main reason people refrained from buying these furniture items and making them a part of their household. However time has changed and so have the bean bags also. Now there they come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes, colors and textures as well to choose from.

The leather covering and appearance have been changed drastically to offer cloth, synthetic or vinyl finishing to choose from. This has lead to a drastic increase in their demand and made them popular with masses. Now they can be spotted all over the places like offices, airports, hotels, lounges, houses and restaurants.

Bean chairs are fast gaining popularity with the people from all age groups ranging from kids to adults. Hence everyone is interested in buying one for their comfort and ease. However it should be noted that they are not everlasting and damage proof as they are made of the Styrofoam beans which are compressed after repeated use and flatten out as a result. The accidental wear and tear can also take place which needs to be taken care of. But they can be refilled and repaired instead of throwing them away in the garbage.

The inner filling of the bean bags is readily available in the market in all possible shapes and sizes. The required size and shaped filling can be bought and the bean bag be filled with it to make it new and working again. Also simple material available at home can be made to good use by stuffing them into the bean bags and making it as good as new. The simpler and easily available materials like cotton, thermocol balls, and sponge can be used for this purpose. You can get a new cover from the market to cover it. This makes the investment both profitable and long lasting too.

In case of minor wear and tear, you can always put on a sticker in the patch and it looks trendy too. So next time you have a damaged beanbag, remember not to throw it away and get a new one with a huge sum of money; instead just use the simple items available at home to make it nice and usable again. You will be happy with both: your efforts as well as your savings.

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Nowadays outdoor entertaining has become a hobby for most who are blessed with a perfect patio. Nevertheless, it is not too late for those who only have slabs of concrete outside their home. Beautiful creation is inspired by one of a kind creative imagination. You do not need décor magazines to tell you what to do only to come up with a duplication that can be seen in almost every home with a patio. Ask yourself what you want and what kind of theme most suits your home. Be sure that sacrifices will have to be made in order to make your dream come true. Nothing comes so easy!

The type of furniture should be taken into consideration. When it is too difficult for you to decide, maybe you should give your patio a theme. A theme will make it easier for you to choose the furniture and everything else that goes in there. If you fancy the sixties, then maybe you can stick to things that are related to that swinging era. Bright and bold colors with cushion patterns that are a favorite in the sixties like floral and circles.

Another casual look that will blend in with any family orientated patio is the fun beach theme. Transform your backyard into a mermaid paradise. This theme looks even better with a sparkling aqua pool. As pool side chairs have wavy curved teak chaises with welt cushions that can be in an exotic bravada salsa or spicy canvas henna. The patio canopy or umbrella can be in a bright sunshine yellow that tints the color of the shade it produces. The design can be offset or market depending on the type of table that you have and the openness of your patio. If you have a very shady patio, then opt for a smaller umbrella. To create that warm and comfy atmosphere use a freestanding patio heater that warms for a radius of about 20 feet. An advantage to using the stand alone instead of the compact table top variety. Use some thatch and vine to create an outlandish design. Some wicker elements can be fused with the beach theme to make it look even more contemporary.

If you are not a theme enthusiast and just want a fairly good looking and unique patio then go for wooden treasures. A simple piece of furniture like an antique trunk can be incorporated into a patio by using the right patio cushion. Choose a hard-wearing, color resistant variety which is removable so that it not only lasts for a long time but it can be washed and changed when you are in the mood for another look. Linen straw is a natural looking fabric that looks even better on furniture that is made of deep dark red wood. More unique fabrics can be used for different patio looks. Aluminum also has some shear elegance moments and it matches well with shiny, opulent fabrics like satin and silk. The grand rocking chair is ideal patio furniture and it can be made from strong and durable synthetic wicker and finished with some very strong fabric. If you prefer lighter materials stick to wicker, metals and wood can sometimes be very heavy.

A lot of various colors and design can be incorporated into your patio so that it looks a lot more splendid and welcoming. Surprise your kids by making the backyard a colorful place where they can play, hang out with friends and even camp. All this is possible with the vital patio accessories which are a suitable patio heater – to provide the ambience and radiant energy, a perfect patio umbrella – to protect the family’s skin, some ideal patio cushions – to add to the comfort and your favorite type of furniture which can be some patio wicker furniture – to complete the look for the perfect patio.

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Patio Mosaic Tiles remodeling is a great option for home-makers to easily redecorate any surface at home. The natural “look and feel” of these unique stone panels opens up limitless opportunities and ideas for today’s interior and exterior design. If you are interested about Easy do-it-yourself tiling techniques – read the following article.

Quick review

Quite quickly you get to understand why it is different than any other tiling solution: Patio Mosaic Tiles redecoration is based on identical interlocking stones attached onto a 12″ mesh backing, thus providing that seamless desired tile. If you already had the chance to visit the exotic island of Bali – Indonesia, you’ll probably notice that most of these tiles are made of Bali beach stones. It seems like no other tiling technique enables you to redecorate practically anywhere inside and outside your house: Flooring (including patios), bathrooms, backsplashes, kitchen walls, and much more.

What are the main benefits?

Such simple solution brings several clear benefits:

* Considered inexpensive compared to other similar solutions.

* Can be used for virtually unlimited applications at home, in the office, in restaurants, hotels, etc.

* Can be used for dry surfaces as well as wet surfaces such as shower flooring or as a sink backsplash.

Tips you want to remember!

* Epoxy based grouts are considered stronger than conventional grout, however take in mind that they are less forgiving to the ignorant installer.

* Don’t rush! – make a plan; make sure you know how to install these panels, even make a small trial first just to see that you can handle it with no problem.

* If this is the first time you install these tiles, it is recommended to learn from other’s experience – there are plenty of forums and demonstrational videos on the internet where you can find useful information about first time installation.

There are plenty other pluses provided by this trendy redesigning technique simply because it provides numerous opportunities whether for the average or professional home-makers.

Conclusion

Patio Mosaic Tiles technique is an excellent choice because after your first successful installation you’ll be able to use it on other surfaces at home or in the office much faster and more efficiently. For a simple and enjoyable installation process it is highly recommended to use the following tips & advices as you are ready to begin with the installation process.

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Picking out the right furniture to be placed outdoor can be such a hassle. There are so many things to consider if you plan to have your outdoors furnished. One of the most important subjects to consider is the weather that the furniture is going to be exposed to.

There are three types of furniture that you can choose from that can guarantee you a long lasting stand out in the sun or under the rain; aluminum, plastic or wrought iron. Although these types of furniture are not made out of real wood, but they come in beautiful and sophisticated designs, and are obviously cheaper too comparing to solid wood furniture. Moreover, it would be such a waste to have your outdoors furnished with solid wood furniture as woods can start a breeding place for termites after it gets washed down under the rain.

Aluminum furniture is made of lightweight metal, and it is popular for used as the base of patio furniture. With the creative and innovative minds of the human race in the 21st century, you do not have to wonder if these aluminum furniture come in ugly shapes as there are so many beautifully and sophisticatedly designed furniture made of aluminum out there for purchase.

Plastic is also a good choice if you want your furniture to last outdoors. Plastic is a popular used for decorations outdoor as it resists rain, but it cannot be left out in freezing weather, hence, it has to be brought inside come winter.

Wrought iron is truly a budget and low maintenance material for patio furniture. It can last under any weather and most outdoor furniture that are made of wrought iron are design so beautifully. To have it maintained, you must have it cleaned on a prominent basis. You can leave wrought iron furniture outside all year around without having to bring it inside during winter.

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Termites have a very useful role within our environment, but when they invade and attack your home, they can become a hated enemy, a source of heartache and anxiety. Every problem has a solution, and there is no need for any job turning into a nightmare. There are however, certain practices in the pest control industry that should be adopted for all inspections and treatments, and some “dodgy” operators that should be avoided like the plague!

In Australia, one house in three at some stage will become affected by termites, which is more prevalent than damage caused by fire, storm and flood combined. This article will examine how to prevent termite attack, methods of inspection, protection, control and treatment.

Termite Control

Control of pest termites involves identifying the species, locating the nest and choosing the best eradication methods. A combination of doing regular, competent building inspections in termite-prone areas, using naturally resistant or treated timbers in buildings, and installing chemical and physical soil barriers around buildings is necessary to prevent further problems.

Houses nearby may often have termite nests nearby in trees, stumps and underground but these may not contain pest species. When they do, it should be the main focus of the termite control technician to locate and treat these areas before any protection is implemented. Too often the technician will “advise” the worried homeowner that termites may be “anywhere within 100 metres” of the property and its impossible to pinpoint exactly where they may be coming from.

In my opinion, if you don’t even try to find out the origin of the problem, your chances of gaining control of the problem dramatically drop. Even if the house is surrounded by dense bushland, I think it is definitely worth the time and expense of test drilling and treating ALL trees and stumps surrounding the property within a 50-100 metre radius, because that is where most infestations originate. If it means drilling 40-60 trees or investigating all surrounding homes, isn’t that a lot better than ignoring a possible source of infestation?

Most pest control companies will not go to this extra effort, and will try to convince the client that their baiting technique or soil barrier system is designed to protect your home in all circumstances. DON’T BELIEVE THEM! Better investigations and inspections lead to better termite protection and treatments. Its only common sense to take all effort to find out the origin of the attack.

Termite Inspection of Pest Species

Termite identification in Sydney Australia is highly specialized and pest controllers need to thoroughly inspect all areas of the property before any protection or treatment is begun. This may be conducted with the following equipment:

Flashlight with bright light

This is essential and krypton bulbs give the best light for torches generally available today. LED torches, headlamps and flashlights are the next generation inspection tools and should be used when they come onto the market.

A termite sounding donger

A fiberglass rod with a small plastic ball at the end. It is designed to run along skirting boards, higher placed timbers and other exposed timbers. When it runs across termite infested timber the tone changes, indicating hollowed out timber.

A Moisture Meter

It is designed to pick up high moisture content in walls and timbers. Termites bring up moisture from the soil and into the walls and timbers.

A Termatrac microwave tracking device

Termatrac is a breakthrough development in the building inspection detection of termites, invented and developed in Australia using technology similar to radar, Termatrac is the exciting answer to detecting termites through timber, plaster board, brick or masonry with no interference to the building material or termite activity. With no drilling, tapping or prodding, Termatrac is the answer to termite detection without termite defection! With Termatrac, the pest professional enjoys the advantage of accurate detection and customer peace of mind.

Box cutter & Tape

If termite infested timber is located, we may cut it with a “Stanley” knife and expose the interior of timber, identifying the species of termites then seal it back up with tape so as not to disturb the termites.

Listening Device

This listens to termite sounds in the internal of the walls. However, if you tap the wall with your hand and put your ear up to the wall you can hear the soldier termites communicate by tapping their mandibles onto the timbers.

Home Inspection

A home inspection for termites is known in Sydney Australia as a building inspection and includes a pest report and a building report. It involves a thorough visual inspection of the sub floor, roof void interior, exterior, and other areas of the property. An average house takes anywhere from one to two hours to complete. Cost varies from $160-$360 depending on the size of the house and access. This is including G.S.T. Tax

The report consists of multiple pages setting out the areas of concern and what to do to rectify problems. Digital photos are available upon request. Please remember a termite inspection report is designed to detect termites at an early stage as to reduce the amount of damage to your house. It does not stop termites. It is strongly recommended a termite inspection report is carried out at least once every twelve months and every three to six months for high risk areas.

Note: There is no household insurance that covers you for termite damage.

Termite Report

Essentially a termite building inspection report is designed to:

1. Detect old damage and active termites.

2. Gives you the element of risk of infestation.

3. Gives you tips on reducing the chances of termite infestation.

4. Gives us enough information to accurately quote you on a termite treatment and to use the most appropriate method.

5. Identifies species of termites and (most importantly)

6. Educates you about termites.

Economically Important Pest Termites

Out of the 258 described termite species in Australia, only a few timber-damaging species are of concern to us. The five families that include the most common pest species in Australia are:

1. Mastotermitidae (1 pest species – Giant Termite, Mastrotermes darwinensis)

2. Kalotermitidae (several pest species of ‘dry-wood termites’, including the introduced Cryptotermes brevis)

3. Termopsidae (1 pest species – Dampwood termite, Porotermes adamsoni)

4. Rhinotermitidae (7 pest species, including Coptotermes acinaciformes)

5. Termitidae (5 pest species, including Nasutitermes walkeri)

The Giant Termite (Mastotermes darwinensis) has the greatest potential for destruction. However, it is limited to the tropical areas of northern Australia. It attacks any wood in contact with the ground including shrubs and trees, as well as paper, leather, clothing and other materials. It is a large-bodied primitive species that usually forms small colonies and has no true worker caste.

West Indian Dry-wood Termite

The introduced West Indian Dry-wood Termite (Cryptotermes brevis) is considered to be the world’s worst termite pest as it can eat even very small timber objects with few external signs of damage, can quickly take over from native termite species, can survive in quite dry conditions, and is easily transported. If it is found, it should be reported to the relevant government authority. It has been found in Brisbane and Sydney, as well as other areas on several occasions.

Most Destructive Species

However the most destructive species overall in Australia is Coptotermes acinaciformes. It is distributed throughout the continent and uses tree stumps, living trees, spaces under buildings and even walls as nesting sites. From the nest site, any wooden structure within a 100-metre radius can be attacked via underground tunnels. Although they usually need contact with soil, some nests of this termite species have even been found several floors up in city buildings or on ferries.

A common species that nests in Sydney’s coastal bushland is Nasutitermes walkeri. It forms distinctive round ball-shaped nests that are especially abundant in the years following major bushfires (as it mainly nests in stressed trees). It can also damage fences, poles and wood on the ground, but it rarely attacks buildings. This species has the largest soldiers (up to 6 mm long) of the Nasutitermes genus, with the characteristic nasute head.

High Risk Suburbs

Termite control in Sydney, Australia is particularly important in these high risk suburbs:

Castle Hill

Winston Hills

Dural

Baulkham Hills

Wahroonga

Frenchs Forest

Manly

Epping

Carlingford

Leichhardt

We service all these areas as well as Australian capital cities Brisbane, Gold Coast, Melbourne, Canberra, Adelaide, Perth, Hobart and Darwin.

Remember, if you follow all of the advice in this article, selecting a qualified Termite Expert who is aware of, and implements appropriate termite inspections, protection and treatments will help prevent a problem job from turning into a nightmare.

You can arrange for a comprehensive inspection by a qualified Termite Expert simply by emailing our office at info@termiteexperts.com.au or Phone: 1300 131 449 for more termite (white-ant) information, to book a termite inspection with one of our members, or to arrange a quote for treatment of termites.

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