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Things You Can Do for Effective Home Pest Control
1. Plan to have your property inspected by a Termite Inspection
Specialist (accreditation levels are higher than general pest
control)
2. Construct your new home with:- good under-floor ventilation, which discourages termite activity
- a known and approved termite protection plan and preventative maintenance
3. Buy your new home with:- special conditions in the Sale and Purchase Agreement that covers termite inspection and obligations for the seller
- employ a known and approved preventative maintenance plan
4. Ensure your existing property;- does not have timber stacked against or near buildings
- does not have wooden in-ground structures (eg. untreated timber retaining walls) close to the building
- has been thoroughly inspected for termites
- is on a regular preventative maintenance plan
High Risk Factors in Melbourne
- Extensive native tree cover, especially eucalypts – natural environment for termites.
- Houses with poor sub-floor construction encouraging moisture
- Older housing blocks over 30 years old
- Unprotected timber in contact with the ground used in retaining walls
- Landscaping practices such as mulching up against external walls
- Timber debris being left under the house often as part of the original construction
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A person who wants to treat a property for termites needs specialized equipment to do it correctly. Because of the specialized nature of termite treatments, it is not recommended that homeowners attempt treatment. They should work with a professional pest control company for this service.
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