Commonly found throughout NSW, ACT, VIC,
QLD and WA -
particularly in urban areas or where eucalypt gum trees are highly
prevalent.
Nest Location -
Heterotermes ferox often build their colony
nest next to stumps, logs, or other timber in direct contact with the
soil where some wood decay or rotting is prevalent.
Destructive Nature -
Heterotermes ferox are be destructive to
damp timbers and are usually found attacking fences, poles and other
timber structures subject to wood decay from weathering or from being
in contact with the soil. This species is often confused with the more
aggressive and destructive
Coptotermes acinaciformis species.
Correct identification is essential.
