Discovering a termite infestation

You may discover a termite infestation because of signs that start to show in your home such as:

   Crumbling wood
   Small holes in timber walls or frames
   Sagging doors or floors
   Winged termites
   Discarded termite wings

However another common way for people to discover termite infestation is when they are renovating their homes. Because much of the damage caused by termites happens underneath the surface (behind walls, in ceilings and under floors) many homeowners only find out about termites when they have a reason to be looking at the structural foundations of their home.

What to do if you find significant structural damage

It can be a very unpleasant experience to discover termite infestation. It may mean you have to re-think renovation, home improvement or sales plans.

The most important thing to do is stop any further damage. You need to get a termite inspection as soon as possible and then get professional pest controllers to implement a termite control plan.

Termite cost can run into tens of thousands of dollars so you need to act as soon as you become aware of the problem.

Call us immediately so we can:

   Assess your property
   Give you an accurate picture of current termite infestation
   Remove and destroy termites and termite nests
   Implement termite barriers (physical, chemical or both)

Once you have put the brakes on the termite infestation then you can concentrate on assessing the damage done, replacing and fixing structural components and continuing with your renovations or plans.

Do NOT leave termite infestations unattended

Termites will not leave a property willingly. Disturbing them will not get rid of them. Do not think that by building over a nest you will solve the problem or eradicate termites from your home. And attempting to remove a nest yourself is unlikely to result in satisfactory termite removal.

This serious problem requires professional solutions. If you have any concerns at all, and even if you are planning some renovating and just want complete peace of mind before you begin, please contact us for a complete termite and pest inspection.