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🐜 TERMITE FACT FRIDAYMeet one of the timber pests found along Australia's east coast! Schedorhinotermes intermedius occu...
15/10/2026

🐜 TERMITE FACT FRIDAY

Meet one of the timber pests found along Australia's east coast!

Schedorhinotermes intermedius occurs in coastal areas from southern Queensland into New South Wales.

It's a subterranean termite that can attack building timber, fence posts and other timber structures.

For homeowners around Brisbane and surrounding areas, it's a useful reminder that several different termite species can threaten timber — and they don't all look alike.

🔎 Correct identification matters when choosing the right treatment.

🐜 TERMITE FACT #4 - SCHEDORHINOTERMES S. intermediusTermites don't need to build a visible mound to cause trouble.Sched...
14/10/2026

🐜 TERMITE FACT #4 - SCHEDORHINOTERMES S. intermedius

Termites don't need to build a visible mound to cause trouble.

Schedorhinotermes intermedius can nest in buried timber and beneath structures, including areas under houses and filled-in patios.

Workers can travel through concealed workings to reach timber that provides food.

That means a neat garden and a mound-free yard don't guarantee protection from termites.

🏠 Regular inspections help identify termite activity that might otherwise go unnoticed.

🐜 TERMITE FACT #3 - SCHEDORHINOTERMES S. intermediusTimber can look solid but tell a different story inside. 👀Schedorhi...
13/10/2026

🐜 TERMITE FACT #3 - SCHEDORHINOTERMES S. intermedius

Timber can look solid but tell a different story inside. 👀

Schedorhinotermes intermedius feeds on timber and excavates galleries through it.

In some infestations, the timber can be extensively hollowed out, with parts of the internal void packed with mud.

The outside appearance alone may not reveal the full extent of the damage.

🔎 Don't rely on appearances when it comes to termites.

Ask HumBug Termite and Pest Management about a professional termite inspection.

🐜 TERMITE FACT #2 - SCHEDORHINOTERMES S. intermediusThat old tree stump in your yard could be more than an eyesore! 🌳Sc...
12/10/2026

🐜 TERMITE FACT #2 - SCHEDORHINOTERMES S. intermedius

That old tree stump in your yard could be more than an eyesore! 🌳

Schedorhinotermes intermedius commonly nests in tree stumps and around the root crowns of trees.

It can also establish colonies in buried timber and other suitable locations around properties.

That's why old stumps and buried wood are worth keeping in mind when assessing termite risk.

🏠 Know what's around your home, not just what's inside it.

🐜 TERMITE FACTS – THIS WEEK'S SPOTLIGHT!This week, Humbug Termite and Pest Management is putting the spotlight on Schedo...
11/10/2026

🐜 TERMITE FACTS – THIS WEEK'S SPOTLIGHT!

This week, Humbug Termite and Pest Management is putting the spotlight on Schedorhinotermes intermedius — a subterranean termite found across parts of eastern Australia, including Queensland.

From its unusual two sizes of soldier to the hidden damage it can cause to timber, this species has some fascinating characteristics worth knowing about!

🔎 Join us throughout the week as we share 5 interesting facts about this termite, how it lives and why understanding the species around your property matters.

🏠 Know your termites. Protect your home.

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🐜 TERMITE FACT #1 - SCHEDORHINOTERMES S. INTERMEDIUS

**Did you know this termite has TWO different sizes of soldiers?** 😲

*Schedorhinotermes intermedius* has major and minor soldiers.

The larger soldiers have noticeably bulbous heads, while the smaller soldiers have narrower heads and more slender jaws.

Both belong to the colony's defence force!

🔎 It's one of the physical features specialists use to help identify this termite species.

**HumBug Termite & Pest Management**
Brisbane & surrounds

🏠 PROTECT YOUR HOME FROM TERMITES! 🐜Termites can cause serious damage before you even know they're there.At HumBug Termi...
10/10/2026

🏠 PROTECT YOUR HOME FROM TERMITES! 🐜

Termites can cause serious damage before you even know they're there.

At HumBug Termite & Pest Management, we help protect your biggest investment with professional termite services across Brisbane and surrounds.

✅ Termite Inspections – Find the warning signs before they become costly problems.

✅ Termite Treatments – Target termite activity with appropriate treatment solutions.

✅ Termite Barriers – Help protect your home with barrier systems suited to your property.

🔎 Don't wait until you discover damage. Be proactive and protect your home!

📩 Message HumBug today to enquire or arrange an inspection.

🐜 HumBug Termite & Pest Management
Local service. Professional protection. Peace of mind.

☎️ 0499 211 403
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🌐 www.humbugtermiteandpest.com.au

🐜 TERMITE FACT #5 - Not every termite has the same job.Coptotermes acinaciformis colonies have specialised castes, incl...
08/10/2026

🐜 TERMITE FACT #5 - Not every termite has the same job.

Coptotermes acinaciformis colonies have specialised castes, including workers and soldiers.

The soldiers have large, sickle-shaped mandibles designed for defence rather than feeding.

Their job?

🛡️ Protect the colony.

It's one of the fascinating things about termites — what looks like a simple group of insects is actually a highly organised society where different members have very different roles.

🔎 Humbug Termite and Pest Management

🐜 TERMITE FACT #4 - COPTOTERMES ACINACIFORMISTermite colonies can become enormous.Queens of some subterranean termite s...
07/10/2026

🐜 TERMITE FACT #4 - COPTOTERMES ACINACIFORMIS

Termite colonies can become enormous.

Queens of some subterranean termite species can produce thousands of eggs every day, and mature colonies can contain up to millions of termites.

That tiny termite you spotted?

It could be part of a much, much bigger operation. 😳

🐜 A termite colony isn't just a handful of insects — it's a highly organised society with workers, soldiers and reproductives.

🔎 Humbug Termite and Pest Management
Brisbane & surrounds

🐜 TERMITE FACT #3 - COPTOTERMES ACINACIFORMISA termite nest isn't necessarily underground.Coptotermes acinaciformis can...
06/10/2026

🐜 TERMITE FACT #3 - COPTOTERMES ACINACIFORMIS

A termite nest isn't necessarily underground.

Coptotermes acinaciformis can establish nests in different locations, including soil, dead timber and living trees.

Some Coptotermes species also construct distinctive mound nests, with hard outer walls and an inner structure made from soil and termite-produced material.

🌳🏠 So the presence of termites doesn't automatically tell you where their colony is hiding.

Finding the activity is one thing. Finding the source is another.

🔎 HumBug Termite & Pest Management

🐜 TERMITE FACT #2 - COPTOTERMES ACINACIFORMISTermites have their own underground highway system.Coptotermes acinaciform...
05/10/2026

🐜 TERMITE FACT #2 - COPTOTERMES ACINACIFORMIS

Termites have their own underground highway system.

Coptotermes acinaciformis is a subterranean termite, meaning its workers generally travel through protected underground galleries or enclosed mud workings.

These tunnels help protect them from drying out and from predators while they search for food.

🏠 That's one reason termite activity can be happening around a home without being obvious.

🔎 The termites may be hidden from view — until they reach the timber.

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