Aussie‘s alarming find on front door step: ‘Leave now’
A Sydney resident has revealed an alarming find on his front door step after a string of hot summer days. The homeowner shared an image on social media of “thousands” of insects, believed to be termites, on his front door mat. “Woke up to thousands of these insects dead at my front door. What are they?” they posted to Reddit. Watch the latest News on Channel 7 or stream for free on 7plus >> “Believe it or not, there’s a lovely welcome doormat under all that.” Experts say the problem is widespread in Sydney, where termites thrive in the warmer months. Sydney University Professor Dieter Hochuli told 7NEWS.com.au swarming termites is an “iconic sign” of hot, humid summer days, coupled with a few storms. “Termites are unbelievably successful animals because of their social lifestyle and ability to transfer nutrients through ecosystems, and most species don’t really affect our way of life in a negative way,” he said. “However, we also share our urban world with a few species that...