Termite Inspection

The current Australian Standard states that all properties are inspected every 12 months.

We offer the following inspections:

• Pre-purchase inspections
• Annual inspections

 

Termites are one of the most successful of all insect species. They are ‘true survivors’ boasting a 400 million a year inhabitancy of the planet, foraging and feeding on the decaying forests in search of the cellulose they require within the wood and vegetable matter, colonising anywhere with sufficient moisture and food source.

In Australia today, termites cause more damage than fire, floods and storms put together. Due to their subterranean habits detection is sometimes difficult and can quite easily go unnoticed. On property they can nest beneath concrete, paving, timber floors, patios, verandas and garages. They can also nest within cavity walls and tree stumps etc.

A thorough inspection of the building and surrounds is required to establish and locate colonies and sub-nests. We can then establish what will be the best approach for elimination. This is then followed up by regular or yearly inspections as stipulated by the current Australian Standards.

If you suspect that you may have a termite problem within your property, firstly you must make sure that you DO NOT disturb any activity (i.e. DO NOT spray with insect repellents etc.) just leave the area alone and give us a call at GREEN SHIELD.