The Termite Invasion
Who is REALLY to blame?


On 1/7/95 the traditional effective method of termite protection (Organochloride spraying) was banned in Queensland and replaced by alternative, less effective, more expensive methods as specified in A.S.3660. And to make sure they could not be held responsible the Code included the wording;
 Irrespective of which method is used, IT IS THE OWNERS RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE THE ON-GOING MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM IS CARRIED OUT.
Now they are blaming; Builders, Pest Controllers, and anybody else but themselves for the 70% increase in Infestations.    (Estimated to be in the order of 1 in 3 of all new homes)

5 Years Later (July 2000) --- TERMITE PLAGUE-
 Statements in the press during "Termite Awareness Week" would have us believe that that these creatures have suddenly reached PLAGUE proportions.  NOT TRUE.
The Sunshine Coast has always been a high-risk area and up until 5 years ago the situation was under control. That was when our Government in its wisdom, totally banned the use of organochlorides.
Under-slab soil pre-treatment with this chemical was found to be the only effective means for termite control, but In July 1995 it was replaced by the less effective methods in use today.
 Now they are looking for somebody else to blame for this problem of their own making so as to drag them before their tribunals and make a scapegoats of them.

Yes the organochlorides were; potent, persistent and dangerous if used by naive people - not to mention CHEAP, EASY TO USE, and HIGHLY EFFECTIVE. - That's why they worked - and whilst I agree they needed to be removed from sale as over the counter General Pesticides for Cocroaches, Spiders, Ants and Lawn Grub Killers, they should have been retained specifically for Sub-Slab Pre-Treatment for Termite Control by Licensed Applicators.
It was our own Governments knee-jerk reaction to appease the ultra conservative conservation lobby that has caused this present crisis, which now puts so many of our new homes at risk.


6 Years Later (17th January 2001) --- TERMITE HORROR-
Front page HEADLINE in Sunshine Coast Daily - MORE Stupid Excuses - But NO ACTION
Their SOLUTION is to pass legislation to put the ONUS onto the poor sod who draws the plans to Specify the exact form of Termite Protection is to be implimented AND make Chemical Protection so EXPENSIVE it is impossable to use.
They wouldn't dream of bringing back the one system that really worked - ORCANOCHLORIDES - with strictly controlled licensed application for UNDER SLAB USE.
TERMITE Anguish  News Headlines
Family lies awake at night listening to Termites munching their walls 
New Laws to Solve Problem - WHAT A JOKE! 
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If YOU have any TERMITE TALES send them to me as a TXT File
An' I'll publish them up here as an X-File

What a Pity the Building Industry Leaders such as; HIA, BDAQ and Master Builders didn't raise any OBJECTIONS at the appropriate Time.
Too buisy COVERING THEIR OWN ARSES
 


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