Pest and Termite Control Gold Coast

Termites

There are approx 350 species of termites in Australia, fortunately, only about 20 species can damage timber in houses. Another name commonly used in Australia is, ‘white ants’ because of their creamy colouring and ant-like appearance.

In nature, termites assist the natural life cycle by recycling organic matter and nutrients back to the soil from fallen trees.

Termites love moisture and avoid light, rarely coming out into the open. Which is why they can be in your walls or skirting boards happily munching away and you don’t even realise they’re there.

Being found within timbers where they leave a wafer-thin layer to protect themselves from the outside environment. On harder surfaces, they can sometimes conceal themselves within mud-like tubes or galleries.

Termite and Pest Inspection

With the unique climate on the Gold Coast, pests and termites run rampant. The early part of the year when the moisture it most prevalent termites are very active. Especially after rain, White Ants go on the warpath.

As previously mentioned, Termites love moisture, so areas where they can be active often are where there’s evidence of moisture.

They also look for ways to get at the woodwork of your house. Trees that touch the building are a hazard and should be trimmed back away from the house as they make an easy access route for termites.

Timber laying in the garden often attracts them as well.

Any inspection for white ants shouldn’t be limited to just looking at the timber structure but all also the evidence of mud trails over concrete and brickwork.

It’s highly recommended that a thorough pre-purchase building and pest inspection carried out to Australian standards is carried out prior to purchasing a property.

As part of a good pest management plan, pest control and termite inspection should be conducted yearly in order to protect your home and give you peace of mind.

Termite Damage

Termites can cause widespread damage in the form of structural property damage, financial and even health issues.

Once pest inspectors have picked up termite activity then it’s time to determine how much damage has been done to the structure of the property.

Hopefully, they don’t find any and you can move straight on to getting termite treatment to sort out the live ones found during the pest inspection.

Financially it can be devastating. The repair bill can mount into the tens of thousands and more in some cases.

Building and Pest inspection

The Solution

Termite Barriers

It’s important to find a Gold Coast Pest control company that is licensed and competent at installing termite barriers and baiting systems.

This is the future protection of your house and therefore should be a very high priority. Especially on the Gold Coast where termite issues are so common.