Flying things coming out of my internal walls

KARY44



Joined: 30/04/2008
Posts: 326

Message Posted:
18/04/2010 08:35

Just been downstairs and from one of my internal doors there are loads of what from a distance look like flying ants, looking a bit closer they dont look like ants at all anybody ideas as to what they are and how to get rid from internal structure.

negativenick


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 6023

Message Posted:
18/04/2010 08:43

i'd get them checked out as they could well be termites....

bankadan


Joined: 14/12/2007
Posts: 979

Message Posted:
18/04/2010 08:50

Got same coming out of hall floor!!

Neighbour got them built what looks like a nest by his door this morning!

So yes, what are they?

bankadan


Joined: 14/12/2007
Posts: 979

Message Posted:
18/04/2010 08:53

Hundreds of them now on block paving outside house!

caulkhead


Joined: 03/01/2009
Posts: 149

Message Posted:
18/04/2010 09:02

I had them last year. The locals told me they are a type of flying ant. All I did was hoover them up. They didnt seem to do any harm.

KARY44



Joined: 30/04/2008
Posts: 326

Message Posted:
18/04/2010 09:03

Sorted i know now what they are Termites, now how to get rid of them.



http://www.cyprustermites.com/termites.html

susief


Joined: 06/11/2008
Posts: 529

Message Posted:
18/04/2010 09:23

My neighbour's had masses of these appear this morning too - must be a synchronised attack!!

Geejay


Joined: 18/04/2009
Posts: 475

Message Posted:
18/04/2010 12:14

Contact the belediyesi. it's their responsibility to get rid of pests.

Quarmby


Joined: 15/09/2008
Posts: 975

Message Posted:
18/04/2010 12:41

If they are appearing from a wooden doorframe etc. you will probably find they have eaten all the wood away and the wood will have to be replaced. one of the pecularities of living in a hot climate. One tip I was given, regularly keep revarnishing the woodwork. Do not ignore them they will not go away, you have been warned!!.

mollycorbin


Joined: 12/03/2010
Posts: 390

Message Posted:
19/04/2010 11:06

I agree with NN, it sure does sound like termites. Here is a link with photos and information

http://www.ca.uky.edu/ENTOMOLOGY/entfacts/ef604.asp

Good luck.

Teresa


Joined: 21/11/2007
Posts: 1018

Message Posted:
19/04/2010 18:32

We have had this problem for the past 3 years in our kitchen, they eat through anything. Spoken to the belediye who do not cover this problem in their free service however they are sending someone out on wednesday to have a look. The man my husband spoke to said you must get it treated, he dealt with 1 case where it cost 15.000 TL.

mollycorbin


Joined: 12/03/2010
Posts: 390

Message Posted:
19/04/2010 18:57

New Orleans has the Formosan Subterranean Termite. An infested house is quarantined while being treated. The termites literally eat your home if you do nothing. A termite inspection is required when selling one's house.

I mention this because the climates are similar and you may want to ask the inspector what type you are dealing with there. Here is a link to more information about maintenance and prevention. http://insects.tamu.edu/extension/bulletins/b-6080.html

You have such beautiful villas and homes, I hate to see you all have this problem now.

Good luck.

come_on_aylin


Joined: 14/06/2008
Posts: 908

Message Posted:
19/04/2010 20:11

Loads appeared this morning from our outside wall, none inside fortunately. The sparrows soon picked them off. Isn't it amazing that they seem to emerge everywhere at the same time?

Tootie


Joined: 28/08/2008
Posts: 2037

Message Posted:
19/04/2010 20:18

I've got the mega ants in digging up my driveway.

Worse than that lot from the "builders from hell" program !

Teresa


Joined: 21/11/2007
Posts: 1018

Message Posted:
19/04/2010 21:19

come on aylin i think you still need to get them checked out to find where the nest is, just because they are outside at the moment does not mean they will stay there.

come_on_aylin


Joined: 14/06/2008
Posts: 908

Message Posted:
19/04/2010 21:26

Teresa - it was from a wall not attached to the house, we will keep an eye out for any emerging from any house walls inside or out. As a matter of interest, the article I read seemed to indicate that it was houses with wood in their construction that were a problem. Is that the case or are the reports above relating to reinforced concrete and brick constructions?

Teresa


Joined: 21/11/2007
Posts: 1018

Message Posted:
19/04/2010 21:50

My house is concrete and as far as i know there is no wood, the first time i had these things they came up through the marble grouting and had eaten away part of the plaster. We filled this with sillicone. The following year they came through the wooden doorframe. will be contacting the builder tomorrow to find out if any wood was used under the floor but i am sure it is all concrete.

I am more then a little worried about this and can see it costing us big money to get rid of them.

mollycorbin


Joined: 12/03/2010
Posts: 390

Message Posted:
19/04/2010 22:12

Yes, you can have a wooden frame with brick exterior. I don't know if the millwork in a concrete home is enough for a termite problem or not? Where are all of those construction fellas when we need them?

I'll keep my fingers crossed for you, Theresa.

Teresa


Joined: 21/11/2007
Posts: 1018

Message Posted:
19/04/2010 22:39

molly thankyou

Teresa


Joined: 21/11/2007
Posts: 1018

Message Posted:
26/04/2010 08:18

Pest control people have been out and will be coming back today hopefully to treat the problem, they will remove the marble skirting and also the wooden doorframe dig down to see where the nest is or signs of the nest. The chemical they are using is 70 euros a ltr and they think we will need 2 ltrs but until they see underneath they cant say for sure. If you have this problem dont leave it as it will only get worse and will end up costing a fortune to put right.

Will post tonight and let you know what happens.

HarryHornet



Joined: 18/07/2007
Posts: 291

Message Posted:
26/04/2010 16:24

Friends of ours had similar situation . Their bugs were Carpenter ants who had eaten through door frame and wooden skirting

They treated them with Sertes a spray you can buy from supermarkets @ 5 lira.

Then located nest and sprayed that too ( found nest outside of bathroom window in atrium.

Hope you get sorted.

Teresa


Joined: 21/11/2007
Posts: 1018

Message Posted:
26/04/2010 17:51

100% termites, skirting is off and also part of the wooden doorframe, looks like the nest is under the floor but had we left it another year then they would have worked their way through the whole doorframe.

The chemical is going to be put down under the floor and we will have to wait until next year to see the results.

The man has explained that even if you have them outside they need to be treated or they will come inside at some stage. They not only eat through the wood but they also feed on plaster.

If you have them call Beta Tek on 0392 4442010 or call into their office which is opposite Starling.

Please dont leave it as it will only get worse and end up costing you more.

Navek



Joined: 01/06/2008
Posts: 2656

Message Posted:
20/05/2010 17:07

Hi bimbo,

Sounds like woodworm or termites.

May need whole house treated if it is :-(

See post 22 of this link...

http://www.cyprus44.com/forums/34654.asp

Good luck,

Navek

keithcaley



Joined: 13/06/2008
Posts: 2521

Message Posted:
20/05/2010 17:57

FROG!











Frog Pest Control

Address Bedrettin Demirel Cad. No 15, Kat 3, Girne, TRNC

Telephone 0392 815 5756; 0392 815 6623

elko2



Joined: 24/07/2007
Posts: 4400

Message Posted:
21/05/2010 08:04

Yes, FROG is the people you want to see. They are just above Smart Plus Furniture. Travelling from Girne towards Çatalköy, Just before Lemar of Çatalköy on your right. You can't miss it if you look for Smart Plus.

ismet