Termite Inspection

Pest Control & Termite Inspections

Termite Inspection Sydney

If you’re looking for an affordable pest and termite inspection service, we can help. The team at Eco Pest Control Sydney provide trained inspectors who strictly follow the Australian Standards AS 3660.2-2000 for all inspections completed.

Termite Inspections 

Termites can lead to various types of structural damage, including swollen floors and buckling wood. Termites can cause more than $1.5 billion worth of property damage every year in Australia, damage that is often not covered by insurance. The Building Code of Australia set a minimum standard for termite inspections, namely the Australian Standards AS 3660.2-2000. Existing buildings in Australia must feature certain “Termite Management” standards, which is why termite inspections are essential.

Did you know termites cause millions of dollars worth of damage in Australia every year? Termites will attack 1 in 4 homes throughout their lifetime in South East Queensland. In order to make sure that your home is not a statistic, you need regular checks by a trained and experienced pest control company. Moreover most home insurance companies will not cover you for termite damage. So prevention is much better than the cure. Which can cost thousands of dollars in repair bills. We provide affordable pest control and termite treatment for all property types.

Who Are Termite Inspections For? 

Termite inspections are essential for every homeowner and business owner, especially those living in humid areas. New homeowners need termite inspections before buying a house, as mortgage lenders will require the home to be free of termites or other structure-damaging pests.

Current Sydney homeowners should have a termite inspection at least once a year, but homes that are at risk (old homes or homes in humid areas) may benefit from having a termite inspection every 6 months. At Eco Pest Control Sydney, we have fully licensed pest control technicians that can offer you termite inspections.

Do you have any special deals on?

  • Special 1

Yes Eco Pest Control Brisbane currently we have a special for any size house just $220. Mention this pest control special during your booking to redeem.

  • Special 2

We also provide a free pest inspection with every termite inspection booked.

Protecting Your Property from Termite Infestation

A termite inspection is detailed visual inspection using tools to find evidence of pest and termite activity. If you are a home owner or looking for purchase a property you need a thorough check of the property for any pest or termite activity. This gives you the full picture on the condition of the property and the level of risk of termite infestation. The team from Eco Pest Control Brisbane trained and experienced to find all pests. We use the detection latest technology to uncover termite and pest activity in all areas of your property.

Termite Inspection Reports

Areas We Inspect 

During a termite inspection, Eco Pest Control Sydney technicians will inspect a variety of areas inside the home, including but not limited to:

  • Ceilings
  • Walls
  • Timber cabinets
  • Floors
  • Roof voids
  • Ventilation
  • Architraves
  • Door jambs
  • Skylights
  • Under-house areas

Aside from indoor areas, we will also inspect the outdoor landscape, including but not limited to:

  • Stumps
  • Dead trees
  • Soil
  • Roofing battens
  • Garden beds
  • Trusses and beams
  • Gutters
  • Down piping

Each home is different, so our Eco Pest Control Sydney technicians will check every area of your home or establishment that might be a good hiding spot for termites. Where necessary, we may recommend drilling small holes in certain areas in order to confirm a potential termite activity.

Tools We Use During Termite Inspections 

During our termite inspections, we use various tools in order to determine a potential pest control problem:

  • Moisture meters: Can detect areas with a high humidity level, something that termites often are attracted to.
  • Thermal imaging: May detect a heat pattern in walls or other areas, which can suggest the presence of termites.
  • Termite Tapper: Assists in locating a termite colony by using a technique referred to as “tapping.”
  • Torch: A source of light that will be used to check dark places for deformities and termite presence.
  • Termatrac: Detection radar that emits a microwave signal, one that has been accurately calibrated in order to detect the presence of termites.

Don't Risk Your Home To Termite Attack

While these are the standard tools used to detect termite activity, our pest control technicians will make use of their own knowledge to find out whether you are dealing with a pest infestation or not.

During a termite inspection, various tools may be used in different combinations. For instance, if the moisture meter detects a high humidity level, a thermal imaging unit and Termatrac may also be used. While moisture meters show the potential for termites, thermal imaging or Termatrac may confirm the infestation.

What Happens If Termites Are Found? 

In case termites are found on the premises, further steps will be taken for pest control. A quote will be given for the treatment of live termites, the final price depending on the size of the colony.

Our Eco Pest Control Sydney team will provide a series of recommendations to take action. The first step will be removing the live colony by using pesticides. Termite barriers and baiting systems will also be installed around the house, to prevent a new colony from entering the house.

Termite Treatment Services 

If termites are found on your property, the pest control technicians at Eco Pest Control Sydney can offer a series of services:

Treatment for Live Termites 

When dealing with an existent termite infestation, the live termites must be removed first. To eliminate the colony from your property, Eco Pest Control Sydney uses Termidor, a pesticide that is highly efficient in killing termites.

We will apply Termidor in the problem areas around the house, where termites are most likely to live. The pesticide will poison the colony, transferring from termite to termite until the entire colony has been decimated.

Termite Barriers 

Termite barriers come in two types. The first type is a physical barrier that is installed around the perimeter of the home. Very often, physical barriers are installed during the home construction, using concrete slabs to keep the termites from entering. Physical barriers use no chemicals, which means that their pest control efficiency may be reduced.

The second type of termite barrier is the chemical barrier, which involves applying a chemical treatment to the soil. We use Termidor for chemical barriers as well, as it prevents the termites from getting inside your home, killing them almost immediately.

Chemical barriers must be reapplied every few months, depending on the potential for a pest control problem, but they offer good termite protection when you do not want to make structural home modifications. At Eco Pest Control Sydney, we may help you with the installation of chemical barriers around your home.

Termite Baiting Systems 

Termite baiting systems will deploy baits at a distance from your home, attracting termites to the spot before they manage to reach your home. They may be installed aboveground or belowground.

The baits contain cellulose that attracts termites, along with a slow-acting pesticide. The pest will take the bait and feed the poison to the rest of the colony, killing every termite that comes into contact with it. At Eco Pest Control Sydney, we can install termite baiting systems around your home to prevent a potential termite infestation.

FAQ 

How Long Does a Termite Inspection Take? 

An inspection will take between 1-2 hours, depending on the home size.

How Much Do Termite Inspections Cost? 

Termite inspections start from $220, the final price depending on how large the home is.

Termite Facts 

  • There are more than 2,700 species of termites in the world, 340 of which may be found in Australia.
  • Termites colonies may take 5-7 years to mature, but termite eggs take only about 1-2 weeks to hatch.
  • A single termite queen may live anywhere between 2 to 50 years, as long as it has favorable living conditions.
  • A termite queen may lay one egg every three seconds, which leads to an average of 30,000 eggs per day and around 10 million per year.
  • Termites never sleep. They can build their colony 24 hours a day.

Termites on Timber

Signs of Termite Damage

The most common signs of termites in the home include bubbling or cracked paint or plaster, damaged skirting boards, window sills and door frames. Other things our pest controllers look out for include:

  • Sagging floorboards
  • Hollow sounding timber
  • Mud packing
  • Mud shelter tubes (mud trails) – Found on foundation walls, brick foundations and the architraves.
  • Brown stain or softness in lower walls
  • Piles of frass around the house
  • Termite noise – A clicking sound from within the walls

We also look for any signs of other pests that could be hiding.

Why Choose Us

  • Termite Protection and Pest Management Professionals
  • Trained and Licensed Pest Control Technicians
  • Experienced Pest Control and Termite Inspectors
  • NSW Government Timber Pest Inspectors (Cert 3 – Pest management technician)
  • Australian Environmental Pest Managers Association (AEPMA) Member
  • NSW Licensed for Chemical Termite Management
  • Termidor Accredited Installers
  • Eco Friendly Non Toxic Termite Treatments
  • $20,000,000 Public Liability Insurance
  • Same Day Reports – Emailed To You
  • 100% Satisfaction Guarantee
  • 1000+ Happy Customers
  • Discounted Annual Inspections

Our Services

  • Residential Pest Control
  • Commercial Pest Management
  • Pre Purchase Timber Pest Inspections
  • Termite Management including Detection, Treatment and Pest Prevention advice
  • Termidor Termite Barriers with 8 Year Subterranean Termite Warranty
  • Termite Baiting and Monitoring for complete pest protection all year round

Locations Serviced

  • Sydney CBD & City
  • Northern Beaches
  • Lower & Upper North Shore
  • Northern Suburbs & Hills District
  • Southern Sydney
  • Eastern Suburbs
  • Western Sydney
  • Inner West
  • Greater Western Sydney

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To book your property for termite protection contact Eco Pest Control today.

Phone us now 02 8880 7966.