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Termites put Manly under wraps
By By Robyn Ironside, news.com.au
January 1, 2011
By By Robyn Ironside, news.com.au
January 1, 2011
RESIDENTS of Manly on Brisbane's bayside have woken up to find half their commercial heart under wraps - literally - thanks to a termite infestation.
An enormous tent has been erected opposite the Manly Hotel and surrounding shops at the intersection of Cambridge Parade and Stratton Terrace.
The bizarre sight heralds the start of fumigation for West Indian drywood termites - one of the world's most destructive insects.
The Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries is co-ordinating the project.
The hotel will be closed for two weeks but other businesses including a hair salon and real estate agent should be able to reopen on Friday.
Discussions have been underway for 18 months between the hotel and the State Government about the infestation in the pub's upper level.
It has been undergoing annual checks since an initial infestation in 1989.
Manly Hotel and surrounding shops at the intersection of Cambridge Parade and Stratton Terrace.
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CLOSED ... an infestation of West Indian termites at Manly has resulted in several businesses being closed while fumigation is undertaken. |
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