Many household pests can be eradicated or prevented using
home remedies that can be made from normal household products, but one pest
that is unusually difficult to eradicate successfully is the termite. If you
have a problem with termites or live in an area where there are termites, it
pays to have a professional termite inspection on the Gold Coast.
Termites are usually almost invisible, they are very good at
hiding and often only become apparent when they have caused damage to property.
Five very good reasons to have your property regularly
inspected for termites
1.
Termite and pest control companies understand
termites as they deal with them constantly on a daily basis. You may try and
save some money by purchasing products from the market, but often these are not
very effective and will not remove the whole colony. A termite exterminator has
the necessary knowledge and experience to be able to locate the whole termite
colony and remove them quickly and without fuss.
Termites are very clever creatures and they
usually have their breeding areas away from the areas they feed, for safety.
If you see a few termites you can be sure
there are many more around as they always exist in large numbers. Killing a few
will just cause them to hide more
2.
Termite control companies have access to the
specialized equipment and chemicals that are required to eradicate termites and
stop them returning. Usually the treatments need to be administered into very
hard to get at spaces and into tight, narrow areas that it’s almost impossible
to reach without the right equipment.
The commercial grades of the products and
chemicals they use are much more powerful than those available to the public
which means you get longer lasting protection and less chance of contaminating
the environment.
So if termites are detected, they can then
be controlled or removed quickly and efficiently
3.
Termites are very hard to find and in order not
to damage property when looking for them during a termite inspection,
technicians use thermal or termatrac technology. This non invasive method
allows them to investigate without needing to make holes to see into areas or
remove coverings. This reduces the time required for inspections and there is no
need for costly repairs (unless the areas are already damaged) after the
inspection as it makes the inspection more affordable.
4.
Just having a clean, tidy property is not enough
to stop termites. Having plants and soil up against your home can make their entry
easier, but that is not enough. Things like rotting timber, broken pipes,
cracks in cement, roofing, flashing and screens can provide easy entry points.
Because termites are very persistent and determined a skillful termite
controller is your best insurance against them.
Usually when there is one pest around your
property there are other types present as well, your termite inspection will
also reveal the presence of these
If you’re considering selling your property have an up to
date termite inspection certificate from a professional termite inspection
company on The Gold Coast. This will help to make your property more attractive
to potential buyers, but even if you’re not placing it on the market it will
provide you peace of mind
