Termite Damage

Termites can cause severe damage to homes. Termites feed feed primarily on timber, they are capable of compromising the strength of an infested home. Damage cause by termites can lead to a home being unlivable until expensive repairs are completed. Termites travel over steel, concrete and brick to gain acces to timbers in walls, floors and ceilings. Termites are often …

Chemical Termite Barriers

A chemical termite barrier is a termite barrier placed to homes with active termites or placed as preventative measure use in conjunction with regular termite inspections in Brisbane. A chemical termite barrier is applied around the house as a liquid chemical, the chemical is placed in the soil and to the soil under concrete areas via drilling to the perimeter. …

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Finding termites for the first time

Finding termites in you home can be a scary thing. When you initially find them you may be tempted to spray them with fly spray or pull apart the timber and framing, disturbing the termites will cause the them to temporarily vacate the area and move further along the wall. You should leave the termites be as we require access …

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Thermal Imaging Termite Inspections

    During your Termite Inspection we have access to the latest technology, Thermal imaging. Thermal imaging  detects differentials in heat energy, the camera converts an image based on thermal energy rather than visible light. Termites generate heat in their workings, a thermal camera can detect this heat caused by the termites and generate a visible image. Termites generate heat …

Your Pets and Pest Control

  Learn how to prepare for your annual Pest Control when you have pets. Pesticides used for insects in your home are designed to be applied at low concentrations, the concentrations are applied to target small insects. Pets should be kept away from treated surfaces until the surfaces dry, which is generally only 1-2 hours. It is recommended dogs and …

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Termite inspection frequency in Brisbane

  Brisbane’s climate is ideal for termites and newer building design can be prone to concealed termite entry. Newer construction style of homes in Brisbane range from brick veneer to extension work in Queenslander homes with lower extensions. Concrete slab construction homes place the house timbers in low ground level to the soil below. Some physical inspection zones may be …