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Termite protection: available treatments and hazard information about termiticides

March 2007

Information on termite treatments available in Australia, including hazard information on chemicals approved in Australia for use as termiticides.

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Termite protection: available treatments and hazard information about termiticides (pdf,98kb)

Contents

  • Why are termites a problem in Australia?
  • How can buildings be protected against termites?
  • What chemicals are used as termiticides?
  • Are termiticide chemicals safe?
  • What about smells that remain after treatment?
  • What about pets and wildlife?
  • Hazard information on termiticides
  • Poisons classification in Australia
  • List of some chemicals approved in Australia for use in products to be used for controlling termites