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Timber Decay Fungi (Wood Rot)

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Building and Pest Inspections locate timber decay fungi (Wood Rot) and water damage in the roof void.

Timber will rot if it is consistently wet over a period of time, even the smallest of leaks will cause damage.

Regular inspections will identify these issues that will reduce the damage, saving the homeowner plenty. ‭Not everyone makes an effort to check their roof void, but getting a termite inspection by a reputable company that will inspect the available roof space will reduce the amount of water damage that can occur if found early. The best time to inspect a roof void is during the heavy rain,… Read more

Live Termites Found in Exterra Baiting System

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Live termites located in an Exterra Interception and Baiting system may sound threatening to the home as this station is only a few meters from the exterior wall. The situation here is – Termite is consistently foraging underground, looking for moisture and food, and a great place to go for a meal is a home built from timber. The termite interception station that has been placed every three meters surrounding the home has picked up live termites before they get to the home and attack it. The station placement is perfectly executed by picking up the termites “prior to the attack” so the bait … Read more

Steel Frame Homes

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Steel frame homes still require termite management to protect secondary timbers like timber window and door framing, timber skirting boards, architraves, door jambs, timber flooring and decks, just to name a few.

Did you know termites also eat plasterboard and nest in wall cavities of steel frame homes? Termites that gain entry into any property need to be eliminated, and the cost of repairing the damage can still be costly. You are definitely reducing the cost involved in repairing damage caused by Termites if using steel framing. Need an expert opinion call 1300 872100 or  contact us 

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Termite Physical Barrier Inspection Zone

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Termite physical barriers have a visual inspection zone that should be exposed for ongoing inspections, especially on the perimeter of a brick veneer home like the one in the video below. It is critical to ensure the barrier is exposed above ground level to ensure visual termite inspections can be carried out by an expert and regularly by the owner.

Covering a physical barrier inspection zone with anything will render the barrier ineffective. If you cannot inspect the inspection zone (being the product line that protrudes to the outer edge of the home, usually the perimeter), it is most likely… Read more

Termite Nest Found on Top of Rocks and Pavers

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A Subterranean Termite called, Microcerotermes build nests in trees and ground mounds. This Microcerotermes nest was found in a backyard building above rocks and pavers. Many people believe termites only travel over timber or up through timbers, however this is completely incorrect.

Termites travel over steel and treated timber to get to food and moisture, they are unpredictable and fearless.

This termite colony has not only worked its way through the rocks it has formed up and through the pavers installed on the ground. Microcerotermes Species are said to be a little slower than other Subterranean… Read more

Termite Treatments to Live Termites

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During a routine termite inspection, The Pest Company’s Licensed Termite Inspector located live schedorhinotermes working within the termite leads of Nasutitermes. It’s not uncommon to come across a new infestation in a similar area that Termites once attacked. More termites are back in this area because the property does not have a termite management system installed to protect against an attack. Termite entry points are like highways, once the road is built, we use it frequently; termites do the same; they know there is a food source at the end of the line.

On this occasion, a live termite … Read more

Termite Barriers New Construction

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Termite Barriers for New Construction, Termites will forage through masonry core filled block walls if a barrier is not installed during construction.

Masonry Core Filled Block walls must be protected and cannot be relied upon as a method of Termite Management unless the entire wall is available for visual inspections, which is rarely ever achieved.

There are options to minimise a full wall Termite treatment, however only under the expert opinion of a Termite Management technician should any builder or owner builder attempt to build without the understanding of the requirements under the… Read more

Termites Don’t Read Books, They Eat Them

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No puzzle here, Termites don’t read books, they eat them.

You can read a heap of great books on termites to increase your knowledge, you can be involved in the pest industry for over 18 years like us, however, Termites are unpredictable and challenging, avoid the risk ask an expert.

Our best advise is get your home inspected by a licensed termite inspector and from there have the property protected.

Termite inspections are carried out using a few tools to assist, but… most importantly you need to ensure the inspector has real-life experience with Termites and a thorough knowledge in construction… Read more

What Sounds Do Termites Make

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Live termites, Coptotermes Species located in a window sill of a Gold Coast Home demonstrate the type of damage termites can do with ease and over a very short time.

Listen to the sound termites make

Homeowners often hear this noise and are not sure what it is… unfortunately the damage is done extremely fast so once this sound has been found it is likely some damage will be evident. Don’t panic, just call our friendly team 1300 552234.

From here we will book an expert technician in to conduct a Termite inspection. Never second guess a possible Termite sighting or any type of pest noise as… Read more

How to Determine the Termite Entry Point

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Homeowners loving the growth in the Real Estate market as Termites destroy the profits. Finding a termite entry point is never an easy job, however, on this occasion, the subfloor is a great place to start. During a routine inspection, live termites were located on the subfloor, the issues here relate to the home having no termite protection.

This home was chemically treated during construction, however, the chemical is no longer in place, leaving the home open for an attack.

Termites can be seen traveling up a wall like a video shows, but not many homeowners find them quick enough, as termites … Read more