Spring and summer pests are well underway with their regular seasonal activity across the suburbs of Brisbane. There’s the typical range of pests out and about, ants, cockroaches and spiders. But, you may have seen what looks like a flying ant outside and inside your home of late. Particularly at night, swarming around lights in […]
What are conducive termite conditions?
Termites are well known for causing significant damage to a home and this is not covered by your home insurance. These pests come in search of a home to establish themselves and breed in high numbers. Conducive conditions provide these places for termites where they can quickly cause damage. Preventing termites from accessing your home […]
Termite Control – Physical vs Chemical Management Systems
There’s a misconception that your home is safe from termites if you have a termite physical management system in places such as a mesh or chemically impregnated blanket or plastic. These systems are designed and installed to force termites to track around these systems or to stop concealed activity or entry points and to […]
Winter Rodent Control
We have seen an increase in calls for rodent pest control this winter season. Rodents are top of the list for winter pests. These pests come to homes seeking shelter, food and water. They can quickly breed up in high numbers and are well known for causing significant damage to a home and an unhealthy […]
Why termite inspections are important
Termites are well known in southeast Queensland for causing significant damage to homes and businesses. These pests can go unnoticed for weeks and months, eating timber in properties unbeknown to the homeowner. Typically, this type of damage is not covered under your home insurance, so you will have to foot the repair build which can […]
How we identify different types of Termites at a home
How we identify different types of Termites at a home Termites in SE QLD are well known for causing significant damage to homes. These pests can go unnoticed for months while they damage timbers in a home. It’s important to know that this type of damage is not covered under home insurance in most cases. […]
Terminating house sale under a pest and building condition
Terminating house sale under a pest and building condition In Queensland, it is standard for contracts of sale of a home to include a pest and building condition via an inspection. This condition allows a Buyer to engage a licensed pest and building inspector to carry out an inspection and assess the condition of a […]
Termites Found in the Subfloor During a Building and Pest Inspection
Termites Found in the Subfloor During a Building and Pest Inspection. Today we treated active termites in the subfloor area of this home which was found during a building and pest inspection. The termites had climbed a steel pier and were into the timber flooring. This subfloor has poor drainage and was very wet which […]
The importance of Termite inspections
The importance of Termite inspections and How Often Should You Have Your Home Inspected for Termites? We all know that termites cause massive amounts of damage to homes and timber structures in Australia. The most amazing thing is most people don’t give them a second thought until they have a run in with them. Insurance […]
Termite treatment Types What is the best for your Home (Updated) 2022
Termite Treatment Types, What is the Best? Approved methods of preventative termite control. (white ants) Are covered by Australian Standard AS 3660.2—2017, Termite management. The Standard must be followed in the control of termites as it is the Law. All of the treatments listed below are suitable for termite elimination and depending on the situation, where they […]