termite DETECTION
Homes and gardens should have regular termite inspections of all accessible timber
and potential termite entry points. A licensed termite pest controller should carry out
the inspections. The termite pest controller can identify timber problems and advise on
termite individual solutions.
Termites are often detected after they have built a wafer thin mud tunnel on the timber to protect them from the environment and maintain humidity levels. In the garden, specialised termite pest managers drill into wood or the trunk of a tree to place temperature probes to locate the termite nest. Despite regular inspections of the garden, termites may still enter your home.
In the home, the first indicator of termites may be a slight discolouration of the surface wall, followed by warping if wood panelling is used to line the wall.
If termite damage is found in the home, do not disturb the termites by using household sprays or removing infested wood.
Call the ENVIROPEST TERMITE DIVISION on 1800 048 200