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Oct 14
1 min

Termites Attack High Rise in Bangsar South

Kilstant White Ants was called to assess the Termite Issues that has arise at one of the many condominiums and phases that were built in ...

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KaniShen Balakrishnan

Oct 7
1 min

Can termites eat cabinets?

Yes, Termites can rip apart kitchen cabinets, book racks and etc. This is due to the fact plywood, veneered particle board, mdf boards ar...

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Termite Attack in Bangsar House ! Does termite attack by area?

KaniShen Balakrishnan

Jul 22
2 min

Termite Attack in Bangsar House ! Does termite attack by area?

Does Termite attack specific housing areas in Malaysia? To answer that question it is YES and NO. Why is that so? Termites is present all...

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KaniShen Balakrishnan

Jul 15
1 min

Can termites enter the toilet

Can you spot the termite mudtube by the side of the toilet bowl? Termites enters toilet via pipes that are interconnected from outside t...

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Can termites eat my beloved Picture frame?

KaniShen Balakrishnan

Jun 24
1 min

Can termites eat my beloved Picture frame?

Absolutely Yes!!!!!!! Termites love the wooden picture frame unless it's made out of steel. But in most cases, almost every house, pictur...

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KaniShen Balakrishnan

Jun 17
1 min

Can termites eat metal?

It is very unlikely termites eat metal. Why is that so? Metal does not contain cellulose that termites are after so they are not tempted ...

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KaniShen Balakrishnan

Jun 10
1 min

Can termites eat Money ($$$) ?

Yes they can!! Termites are after cellulose in any material available in your property. By property we do not only mean residential or c...

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What is the best termite treatment in Malaysia? How do i choose?

KaniShen Balakrishnan

Jun 3
3 min

What is the best termite treatment in Malaysia? How do i choose?

The question to that varies on couple of factors. We will break down the type of treatment suited for you based upon types of property, a...

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KaniShen Balakrishnan

May 27
1 min

Can termites eat my sofa?

Absolutely Yes but HOW and WHY?? We need to understand that termites are after cellulose in materials and sofa sets certainly contain the...

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Can termites attack high rise apartments, penthouse ?

KaniShen Balakrishnan

May 20
1 min

Can termites attack high rise apartments, penthouse ?

Yes absolutely they can do that. High rise are not safe from termites. We must always remember that the building is built on the soil and...

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KaniShen Balakrishnan

May 13
1 min

Why do Termite Create Mud Tubes ?

Termites create mud tubes for these reasons: Protect themselves from external disturbance Protect their movements Termite mud tubes funct...

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KaniShen Balakrishnan

May 6
1 min

How do Termite Mud Tubes look like?

Firstly termites and mud tubes go hand in hand. Termites create mud tubes for various reasons which we will discuss in the next blog. Ter...

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Can termites come in? My house is made out of Concrete, Steel roof truss and No Wood.

KaniShen Balakrishnan

Apr 29
1 min

Can termites come in? My house is made out of Concrete, Steel roof truss and No Wood.

Yes they can!! Termites can't and don't eat concrete. Concrete do not contain cellulose that termites are after like in the wood material...

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Can i use Ridsect or Spray the termites before calling Exterminators?

KaniShen Balakrishnan

Apr 22
1 min

Can i use Ridsect or Spray the termites before calling Exterminators?

Please kindly don't spray any form of insecticides for termites! Even if you choose to do so, there will be serious and more damaging rep...

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KaniShen Balakrishnan

Apr 8
1 min

Can termites eat concrete?

NO!! Termites can't and don't eat concrete. Concrete do not contain cellulose that termites are after like in the wood. Having said that,...

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KaniShen Balakrishnan

Apr 7
1 min

Can termites bite human?

The answer is YES! Termites bite but only done so if its handled or disturbed. Biting humans on purpose was never a biological choice and...

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