They can make you quake just to think about and fear of the damage termites can do to our homes (and the potential costs to repair it) are all part of the problem of termites.
High rainfall and warm weather creates ideal conditions for them to breed up into big colonies.
What can we do?
Clean up rubbish and timber lying around the yard.
Look for mud tunnels next to structures.
Look for soft door frames.
Keep the area around your building dry and clear.