Residences in all areas of The Gold Coast require a termite treatment on a regular basis. Having your property inspected for termites is a much better option than waiting until your home is infected with these extremely destructive pests.
The CSIRO now recommends that you have an
annual termite inspection and instigate a complete termite treatment on Gold Coast residence if any live termites are detected.
Damage
control
Of the 300 types of termite living around
Australia the most destructive are the subterranean variety which live
underground in colonies that can reach several million active little chewers
who enter your home undetected and eat the timbers from the inside.
Subterranean termites are extremely common
on The Gold Coast, especially in areas where there are or were trees. These
termites live on old stumps or root systems then travel 50 meters or more to
locate new colonies.
All new homes must have an approved
mechanical barrier installed, but termites will find any gaps and move over,
under or around these in their quest for food.
Often replacing damaged timber is not the
major expense when your home is infected with termites, the cost comes in
having to do major renovations after removing the damaged timbers.
Reduced
Values
If you’re selling your property a termite
infestation will reduce its sale value by an average of 20 percent. Having a
proper certified and professional termite treatment on your Gold Coast property,
one that you can show any potential buyer will make selling at the best
possible price much easier.
How
termites affect Gold Coast properties
Even new homes need to be inspected to
identify any possible breaches in the physical termite barriers. Without a
termite inspection, you are placing your home worth hundreds of thousands of
dollars at risk.
·
Slab Homes
Although your home is constructed on a slab
of concrete, termites can live undetected directly under the building. They
will then try and gain entry through and cracks or areas such as utility entry
points and small gaps around drains and vents
·
Pole Homes
It’s vital that pole homes are properly
inspected and treated as termites will try to travel inside timber poles to
enter your home undetected
·
Older Homes
Homes that are over ten years old need to
be inspected and have a recognized termite treatment. Most older homes have an
established garden and outside area that needs to be inspected and treated as
these areas often hide termites that will eventually move into your home if
control methods are not used to prevent them.
If you find any evidence of termites in
your home or around your property you should not disturb them as they will then
move to another area on your property.
Contact your local pest control specialists
for a long term termite treatment designed for Gold Coast properties. This will
ensure all termites are destroyed and your residence is completely protected
from termite damage
