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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

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Microcerotermes Species are often under estimated 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 frame 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 and not be as aggressive as Schedorhinotermes and … 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

Burleigh Pest Control Service

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All Gold Coast areas

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

As usual Te Pest Company 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 complete our services, Termite Barriers, Inspections and Pest Control Services require ongoing supplies like Paint Brushes for Termseal Termite Barrier, Rags for our Spill Kits, New… Read more

Australian Termite Barriers

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   “AUSSIE, AUSSIE, AUSSIE” – TERMITES “If you build it, they Shall not come” 

ATT: BUILDERS and Owner Builders – Protect your next Building project using an Australian product, a 20 year old brand. Code mark approved, Form 16 and Certificates that comply in Accordance with AS3660.1-2014.

The Australian owned Termite barrier brand Termseal has a range of products to suit many different construction methods.

Termseal Termite Barrier – Australia’s best and most effective Termite barrier and management systems.… Read more

Thermal Cameras used within the Pest Industry

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Thermal camera training in Brisbane with Flir was impressive.

Great informative session by the trainer, gave an understanding of the cameras benefits and limitations on what it can and can’t do, more importantly knowing what it is designed to do.

There is power in understanding a tools benefits, however informing your customers and technicians on what limitations the tool has is more powerful.

The thermal camera

The Camera does not allow us to see through walls (See images below), the device is used to assist in the process of detecting the differentiation of temperatures around the property… Read more