Termite inspection
At East Coast Pest Services we offer a full detailed visual termite inspection that meets Australia standards using the latest tools & equipment including a moisture metre. All inspections come with a comprehensive report including information related to areas conducive to termite attack and how best to correct the problems as well as details about all timber damage found. Area’s Inspected Where Accessible:
Roof Void.
Subfloor Area’s unless the building is on concrete slab.
Internal Timbers: Skirting boards, Door and Window Frames.
External Timbers: up to 50 metres or to boundaries of property. (Fences, Garden Landscape Timbers, Retaining walls.)
Suspect Trees & Stumps.
We understand that your home is your biggest investment. Our accredited Termite Inspectors usually take up to 2 hours to carry out a full inspection. We then have a full understanding and can explain to you the full extent of the infestation and then we customise the most effective treatment to suit your home and your budget.
Common Signs of termites in your home
Damaged Timber
A hollowed-out piece of timber that has been damaged by termites usually sounds hollowed.
Alates
Usually from mid-October till early March, established nests disperse young reproductive, winged termites out to start new colonies. On a warm and humid evening hundreds of them will leave the nest at once, so their numbers look like swarms of flying ants. If you spot alates around your home, this could be a sign of termite infestation.
Termite leads
Termites are fragile insects. They don’t have many defences against predators, and require a moist and humid environment to survive> To get around safely when they are not underground or inside a piece of timber, they build leads, small tunnels made of mud and cellulose. The tubes look like little brown straws.
Do you think you have Termites?
If you think you have termites or you have found a suspect skirting board or door frame it is very important not to disturb or break open the damaged timber or workings as the termites will shut down the disturbed area and possibly begin damaging elsewhere in your home.
The first thing to do is call us now on 0402 835 113 and speak with one of our specialised termite technicians to guide you through what to do next.