September each year is the termite breeding season.
I have heard of horrific termite infestations in Lautoka and Labasa.
Thousands of properties have been infected and destroyed by termite attacks.
Homeowners seem to have lost the battle and Biosecurity of Fiji (BAF) has become almost a spectator.
The situation is grim, and Government must step in to put up a winning battle against the termites.
Simply lighting fires between 6.30pm and 8pm is ineffective.
Chemical warfare should be mounted to reach the termite colonies underground where the queen termite resides.
Far too many vehicles and people travel between Viti Levu and Vanua Levu, and the infected areas of the two main islands.
Termites can be transported easily to other areas, thus the entire country can get infected rapidly!
I shudder to think what can happen.
Source: Dewan Chand
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