Canem Malum,

Yes, it certainly brought the ants out into the sunlight.

Yes you get that in the summer . Ant Rid is OK unless its termites in wooden venetians disturbing your sleep. Can't help you there.

Just checked with Inverell Termite control- should be OK if the venetians are adjusted flat to the sun. Termites work 24 hours a day.
Termites need moisture to survive and will die if exposed to sunlight or open air for more than a few minutes. Once in, termites can infest virtually any part of your home -- wood trim, siding, wallboard, even picture frames. Protect your venetians , sleep with confidence and quietness while curtains rise in value.

Nick,

On a serious note re termites.
In older terrace houses in many of our early towns and cities, the floor joists share a common footing in the side walls and a termite infestation in one house can spread to adjoining houses without the owners being aware until they have a floorboard etc., give way.

So any of you who live in an old terrace, check things out.

I saw one infestation in Glebe (Sydney) that had spread through three houses from the source home.

Both houses in Canberra have rot , seriously.

Prime Minister Tony Abbott has spent $50,000 on his private office at Parliament House, and new curtains installed , with stains from various leader spills.

Additionally, high heat and UV exposure may cause wood to fade;
PVC Venetian Blinds is quite attractive and most importantly affordable for people of all class . PVC venetian blinds have the look of painted wooden blinds which will not fade. PVC venetian blinds are suitable for most rooms and are available in a wide range of colours . Opening venetians 1 hour 3 minutes after dawn and a quick spray with Ant Rid will add years to your office.