What are the Signs of Termites?
It doesn’t sound particularly important, but knowing the signs of termite activity is a must for every homeowner! The threat of termite is (or should be) a key concern for all homeowners. Termite damage is not covered by typical home insurance, yet termite attack is more likely than house fire, flood and other natural combined. As such, it’s important to take measures to protect your home from termite attack. Professional annual termite in
How do Termite Soil Treatments Work?
Carrying out a termite treatment to the soil around and under a building with insecticide, is a proven way to protect a building from termite attack. But how do these termite soil treatments actually work? It’s worth knowing a bit about these termite treatments – they aren’t just set and forget. As a homeowner, there are a number of things you should and shouldn’t do, to make sure the treatment provides lasting protection from termit
How do termite baits work?
Termite baits are the smart way to control termites as they tap into the termites’ natural behaviours and actually eliminate the nest (colony). Termite nests are hard to locate, as they are often hidden underground. In termite control, it’s important to try and eliminate the nest, as it puts a permanent end to the threat from that colony, reducing the termite pressure on the property. By using baits, there is no need to actually find the n
Which is the Best Termite Treatment?
Homeowners who are concerned about the threat of termites will often ask, “What’s the best termite treatment?” Unfortunately there isn't a single answer to this, as a number of factors come into play. Some considerations include: Termite status: are termites currently inside the building? If so, which species is present and how did the termites gain entry? Construction: the age of the property and construction type, for example whet
How Much Does a Termite Treatment Cost?
When a homeowner discovers their home is under termite attack, the first question we often get is, “How much does a termite treatment cost?” Like everything, it depends. It depends on a number of different factors, as every situation is different. There are two parts to the termite treatment process that need to be costed. Firstly, eliminating termites from the building and secondly, installing a termite treatment to provide long-term term
What are termite barriers?
When it comes to termite protection, termite barriers are frequently mentioned. But what are termite barriers, and do you need one? In simple terms, most people would view a termite barrier as something that termites cannot get past. So, by applying a termite barrier around a home, it prevents termites from entering the building and thus protecting the home. However, there are a range of different products that fit this description and so term
How much does a termite inspection cost in Melbourne?
“How much does a termite inspection cost?” is one of our more common questions. It’s actually a good question. Not surprisingly, the price will vary depending on the nature of the property being inspected. But perhaps more concerning is the wide variation in the prices quoted by different pest control companies for the same property. This can be very confusing for customer and makes it difficult to know what’s a fair price for a termite i
What Do Termites Look Like?
If you want to protect your home from termites it’s important to ask the question, “What do termites look like?” Some may ask, “What do white ants look like?” and this gives us a rough idea. But although termites may look superficially like ‘white ants’, they are not ants at all but are more closely related to cockroaches! How to tell the difference between termite and ants? Termite worker ("white ant") Ant worker
Does Home Insurance Cover Termite Damage?
In Melbourne, the chances of your house being attacked by termites is greater than the risk of flood, fire and other natural disaster combined. Despite this, termite damage is not covered by standard home insurance policies! If you want to protect your home from termite attack, it’s up to you to take the necessary measures. So, what should you do and what insurance is available? Termite Declared Areas In Victoria, some council areas h