YOUR HOME AND TERMITES … ARE THEY A HAZARD?

The Australian Timber Database quotes:
“There are more than three hundred and fifty species of termites but only six cause economic damage to houses. All six attack houses from underground. The emphasis of current building regulations is on managing termites through barrier systems and inspections rather than environmentally harmful methods of the past. …
 

Who's at risk?

A recent CSIRO study found that steel and masonry houses had virtually the same chance of attack as timber houses. Termites can also damage plasterboard, carpets, plastics, books, artwork, clothing and fitout timbers.
The potential risk of attack also varies according to the location of the house in Australia and site specific features of the local environment. These sites need special attention and it's best to consult with your designer, builder and pest manager.

What kind of termite management system do I need?

TThe key priority is to provide a system that addresses the whole of the house, not just the structural elements. This usually consists of a barrier system built into the construction that is designed to assist termite inspections once the house is occupied. Other features can also be
added for high risk sites.”
Contact us at Barrier Pest Control early-on in the design process at which time the choice of systems is least restrictive. Design, layout, orientation of structure, block details, and many other factors will influence your preference of chemical barrier vs physical barrier. It is far
easier to incorporate this preference before other physical building restrictions arise.

Are you considering renovating? 

Whether you are contemplating renovating, or building as above, termite treatment/s and other pest controls are required by the Australian Standards. Barrier Pest Control provides expert treatment for these damaging pests in compliance with Australian Standards, with full documentation.

Termite Treatment is essential prior to pouring of concrete or erecting of piers. We have installed a great many physical and chemical barriers, because we are qualified and exceptionally good at it.

Once the building is complete, a Termiticide must be installed around the perimeter prior to any paving or concreting being laid against the building. Completion of this segment fulfills all the requirements towards the issue of your Compliance Certificate.

Contact Barrier Pest Control today to arrange a Pre-Construction or Post-Construction Termite Treatment, a Pre-Purchase or Post-Purchase Termite Inspection, or Pest Control Treatment.