What happens if you do not perform regular termite inspections?
Once termites find their way into your home, they will quietly look for wood in different areas of the property. Little engineers that they are, they usually stop feeding if they feel the wood may collapse anytime soon. Therefore, some unlucky household owners will first notice the damage when they move the furniture around. Termite alates (future termite kings and queens) can also fly to the roof cavity and start their nest up there. In that kind of scenario, discovering them is quite tough and not as quick until they descend from the roof cavity and start eating through wood there. Regular termite inspections by qualified inspectors will help avoid nasty surprises of termite damages. Australian Standard recommends termite inspection at least once a year. But in some cases where are a few conducive environment for termite infestations, we highly recommend termite inspections even more often.
What are first signs of termites in your home?
Mud tunnels and wood damage are usually the first signs of termites. When those termite signs appear, don’t be surprised, as they can already be everywhere! Termite workers and soldiers don’t have eyes. So, to avoid being seen by predators, they will eat through the wood or build a mud tunnel where ants can’t penetrate easily. Those mud tunnels are their giveaway sign. More often than not, their mud work is also hidden. For example, in the corner under the carpet, under the sink, behind the cupboard, etc. Professional termite inspectors are trained to thoroughly search for those concealed places. Therefore, it is important to allow them to do the regular termite inspections.
How long does it take to get rid of termites?
Getting rid of termites is by no means a simple process. A good termite controller has to identify few facts, such as the termite species, number of leads, and places to treat termite before deciding what type of treatment he is going to use. Treatment time depends on some factors, such as the size of the colony, type of species, time of the year, and method of treatment. Two months is a very rough estimate time of the termite colony eradication. If termite baiting method is applied, termites usually prefer it to wood; therefore, the damage during termite treatment is reduced significantly. Obviously, the sooner we discover termite infestations, the lesser damage they will bring. With that in thought, constant termite inspection is the answer to eliminate termites fast.
What methods do you use to treat termites? I know your selling point is environmentally friendly.
Home Termite Control uses different methods of termite treatment. Depending on a few factors, we offer our customers the best solutions for their specific situations. Our most popular technique is baiting termites using a non-toxic environmentally friendly product called, Nemesis. Nemesis is a professional product that provides a safe and non-invasive answer for termite treatment. However, we can also use other effective products and solutions available on the market, as long as they comply with the Australian standards. And once we inspect your property, we can readily inform you of the various solutions, along with their advantages and disadvantages.
How long have you been doing this / what is your experience?
Although we have many years of expertise in the termite and pest control industry, we believe in continuous improvement. For that reason, we are actively involved and participating in different new courses on termite control. Every now and then, new termite products and facts are being launched. By actively researching for the latest technologies and products, we constantly ensure the best available solutions for our customers.
What Australian standards do you adhere to?
We strictly follow the Australian Standard AS 3660 series for our inspection and treatment of termites to guarantee quality work for Australian households.
