Posts Tagged ‘Termite inspection’
Don’t Let Termites Ruin Your Investment!
Termites can cause extensive damage if left unchecked. As a homeowner or property investor, the thought of termites damaging your investment is probably a nightmare. These tiny pests can cause major structural damage and can cost thousands of dollars to repair. This damage is often not covered by home insurance! That’s why it’s important to…
Read MoreExploring Termite Management Options: Chemical Termite Barriers vs. Prevention Methods
Don’t let termites eat away your home For Australian home owners and buyers, termites can be a serious problem. As such, it is important to understand the different termite management options available to you. In this blog post, we will explore two popular methods of termite treatment – chemical termite barriers and prevention methods and…
Read MoreTermite Inspection
Don’t let your home be quietly eaten away by termites! A termite inspection gives you peace of mind that your home is protected against these damaging pests. Queensland is well known for termite problems, causing extensive damage to homes which is typically not covered under your home insurance policy. An annual termite inspection is the…
Read MoreHow Do You Know If You Have Termites In Your Walls
Look For These Signs Termites often hide in walls as they are elusive creatures that like the dark. There is plenty of edible timber available in the wall frames, skirting boards, and architraves. There’s also plenty of space between the framework for a sub-nest to act as a ‘halfway house’ between your house and the…
Read MoreTreatment For Termites
Treatment options for termites Termites cause significant damage to Queensland homes every year. In fact, termites cause more damage to Australian homes than floods, fires and storms combined! Making matters worse, house insurance doesn’t typically cover termite damage. That’s why it’s vitally important to have your home checked annually for termites and to know the…
Read MoreTimber Pest Inspection
How to identify termites. Do you think that you have found termites? Learn how to identify termites in Australia. What is a timber pest inspection? A timber pest inspection is a visual examination of a property to identify any evidence of timber pest activity or damage. This can include termites and timber borers. The termite…
Read MoreSigns Of Termites In Your Home
Don’t let termites destroy your home. Know the signs of termite activity. Termites are highly active in Queensland due to the nature climate, humidity and large bushland areas. In fact, termites cause more damage to Australian homes than fire, floods and storms combined! Common signs of termites Termites are small insects that feed on wood…
Read MoreWhite Ants
How to identify termites. Do you think that you have found termites? Learn how to identify termites in Australia. What are white ants? Termites are often called “white ants” because they have a similar appearance to ants, with a slender body and six legs. However, they are actually more closely related to cockroaches than ants.…
Read MoreTermites Found After A Clear Building and Pest Inspection
What you should do next While it is uncommon, it is not unheard of that termites are found after a clear building and pest inspection. This can happen for many reasons including natural occurrence, infested neighboring properties, negligent inspectors and buyers failing to do their due diligence. However, there are rare times when buyers do…
Read MoreTermite Myths
The top 7 termite myths busted! Over the years, we have heard many myths about termites. For the most part, these myths are common misconceptions from homeowners about how termites operate, what they eat and the best method of treatment. Myth 1 – Termites are ants White ants are more commonly known as termites. As…
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