Recently we were called to attend a termite inspection at a home in Beenleigh, Logan. The owner hadn’t had a termite inspection for some time and was very surprised and upset when with the use of our moisture, heat and radar detection located a large sub-nest in the wall cavity approximately 4 meters x 2 meters.
We treated the area with a termiticide foam, when the wall cavity is treated the foam expands (similar to the way shaving cream expands) in the wall cavity eliminating all termites.
Four weeks later we returned to investigate the success of the treatment and then installed a Termidor Chemical Zone around the perimeter of the home to stop termites entering the home in the future.
The termite treatment around the home required our techs to drill around the perimeter of the home and inject Termidor into the drill holes, upon completion we were able to repair the drill holes making it look like the treatment had never been done.
This treatment will last for some years now and require maintenance to refill the treatment zones.
An annual termite inspection is the best way to protect your home from these destructive pests as an Australian standard practice.
It’s important to note this is not a termite check. This inspection is a thorough two-hour inspection that investigates the presence of any active termites around your home. The inspection will be conducted inside and outside your home using a range of tools that inspect the interior of the building such as timber sounding devices, moisture meters, heat sensors and radar sensors that can read into wall cavities. Once the internals of the structure are completed your tech will inspect the roof void, the roof void is generally the only part of the structure that we can inspect the framing of the building.
Finding active termites around your home can be concerning. Common places they can be found include timber fences, air conditioner water waste pipes and stored timber. Termites will create mudding to reach these areas and set up their home.
A qualified timber pest technician has the skills to know where to look and the tools to locate termites. This includes traditional methods of timber-sounding devices and moisture and thermal devices. These tools can locate termites behind walls and in structural timbers in a home.
If you’re concerned about termites in Beenleigh, contact us today to arrange a termite inspection and treatment management.