17/09/2026
FOUND TERMITES EATING YOUR HOME? DON’T PANIC… AND PUT DOWN THE FLY SPRAY!
Finding termites in your home can be an absolute nightmare. And we get it… your first instinct might be to grab the fly spray and give those little guys a good spray.
But please DON’T!
Spraying or disturbing termites can cause them to retreat further into the structure, making it harder to find where they’re coming from. You may get rid of the ones you can see, but the colony could still be active — and you may notice termites popping up somewhere else later.
SO, WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?
✅ Cover them back up.
Termites don’t like being exposed to light, so gently cover the area back up.
🚫 Don’t disturb them.
As tempting as it is, resist the urge to poke, prod or investigate further.
👀 Don’t keep peeking!
Leave them as undisturbed as possible until a professional can inspect the area properly.
Most importantly, don’t reach for the fly spray! Your termites could be telling you something very important about what’s happening inside your home.
It could save you from turning a small discovery into a much bigger problem.
When was your last termite inspection?
Call Gold City Pest Services on 07 5482 8244