Approved Pesticides for Termite Treatments

Western Australia is subjected to regular bushfires, particularly through the summer months. In addition to the health hazards associated with extreme heat, and the potential physical injuries such as burns, fires result in large volumes of smoke. This bushfire smoke poses an additional health risk. The major killers from bushfires are the radiant heat, dehydration and asphyxiation.

Western Australia is a hot state, which is getting hotter with the process of Climate Change. The human body is well adapted to maintaining a stable body temperature in ambient temperatures not exceeding 32 degrees. Above this temperature, the ability to cope depends on the balance between heat input and heat output. Heat is lost by dilatation of blood vessels close to the skin and sweating. Heat-related illness occurs when the body is unable to cool itself adequately. For this reason, the level and duration of daily minimum temperatures is also important in the assessment of heat-related risk. Minimum temperatures consistently greater than 22 degrees strain the body’s ability to cool down. High humidity reduces the effectiveness of cooling by sweating and will also increase the risk of heat-related illness at any given temperature.