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Termites & the Tourists love the warm climate

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As the growth of the Gold Coast continues, The Pest Company keep installing Termite Barriers to protect beautiful homes from the devastation termites can and will bring if a home is not protected. Termites are everywhere on the GC so we work closely with expert builders right here on the Gold Coast.

Termites survive well on the Gold Coast due to the warm conditions. Termites are cold Blooded so the warmer the weather conditions the more Termites not only survive, they thrive. Now the rain has come through adding moisture to the environment, Look out!

Termite Management Systems are an essential … Read more

Pest Control Commercial Properties

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The TPC Team of Pest Control Experts, the boys Keeping up with what’s new with Mark from BASF an industry leader in helping small business gain an advantage in the Pest Management industry.

On this occasion it is for commercial properties B2B we seek further knowledge. Gaining an understanding of what’s available in the market is important, however making the right selection, the know how and when to apply them is critical. 

The Pest Control Service in any commercial situation is never a standard spray, leave and hope for the best. Identification is critical, an inspection of the premises… Read more

Termite Protection Gold Coast

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Working with some of the greatest Gold Coast Construction Companies achieve Termite Protection in some of the worlds best locations is an awesome experience.

Termites and how we protect homes

Termites are ferocious and never give up.  As 1 in 4 homes are attacked by Termites protecting home from Termites during a new Build or Extension is an essential requirement.

There are many option available for homeowners and builders when it comes to protecting a new home, however it is best to understand the basics before the build. The Australian Standards AS3660.1-2014 and the National Construction… Read more

Renovating a Kitchen or Bathroom, Gold Coast, Brisbane

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Termite Barrier Renovations and Extensions are a must do!

Are You Renovating A Kitchen Or Bathroom In Queensland?

Are you or your plumbing cutting an existing slab to install new pipe work for your new kitchen or bathroom? You’ll need to comply with AS3660.1-2014 termite management (new construction).

When you cut out the old slab areas you’ve broken the slab, disturbed the soil and termites can gain entry. If you keep building and do not protect the joints around the new pipes and construction joints between slab to slab then termites will gain entry.

Did you know it is a requirement and you’ll… Read more

Subterranean Termites, Schedorhinotermes Species

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Termites destroy homes and bank balances costing homeowners millions a year.

Throughout South East Queensland we have a subterranean termite species called Schedorhinotermes Species that travels beneath the soil with limited fear in a never ending search for food and moisture that family homes and commercial properties almost always provide.

Protecting the a property from from likes of a very destructive termite like the Schedorhinotermes and Coptotermes Species that are prevalent throughout Brisbane, Gold Coast and Northern NSW is best done by a licensed Termite management technician… Read more

Subterranean Termites Microcerotermes Species Slacks Creek Qld

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Microcerotermes Species are often underestimated by many professional pest control companies, labeled as not an aggressive subterranean termite!!

Best to be sure you understand that this termite will attack pine and hardwood timbers within a home. They will build nests in roof voids and wall cavities, damage fences, retaining walls and landscaping timbers.

I have no idea why anyone would identify this termite as a non threatening species when they can do the damage to structural timbers.

This type of Termite Species may work slower than the more aggressive Termite like, Schedorhinotermes… Read more

Termites warm up like V8 Supercars

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“Termites warm up this October 2018 like the Gold Coast V8 Supercars (GC600) ” We are hitting the high pressure period as Termites warm up ready to fly like a V8 Supercar event, they’ve been tuning their wings for months ready to fly. We have now experienced some wet weather so rest assured or maybe NOT, it’s 100% guaranteed they will hit the track hard in their never ending endeavour to obtain moisture and food that your property provides.
It all starts with the smallest amount of evidence that 95% of home owners will not see, termites damage homes well before the home owner… Read more

Termite Damage costs

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When Termites destroy structural timbers beyond repair, it’s the cost associated to rectify the damage that appears to be be very similar to a punch in the face, hard to take.

Treating live termites that gain entry into a property is one part of the Termite Management system which is critical, however it isn’t the most expensive’ nor is the Termite Barrier that needs to be installed to protect it to prevent further attacks.

The most expensive part of most Termite infestations is repairing the damage caused by Termites.

This list is short compared to what maybe required –… Read more

Pest Control Burleigh

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Covering All Gold Coast areas, including our home base located Qld, 4220

The Pest Company are always on the move around the Gold Coast. Local Burleigh Heads residents are always on the lookout for quality services like Pest Control, Termite inspections and treatments, a necessity here within the Gold Coast region. 

TPC use the Bunnings Centre and take advantage of the saving using our Bunnings card (Bunnings Power Pass) each week stocking up on the essential tools to install some of the world’s leading Termite Barriers, Termite Inspections and Pest Control Services.  Burleigh Bunnings… Read more