Termites are among the most obnoxious insect pests, severely harming furniture, floors, and the framework of houses. As a homeowner, you would go to any lengths to protect your most valuable possession. Therefore, regular termite inspections are essential to raising house value and reducing repair expenses. You could lose thousands of dollars by delaying the procedure due to structural damage. Even worse, since no buyer wants a damaged home, it will be difficult to try to sell a termite-infested house.
The good news is that for properties around Melbourne and its suburbs plagued by this harmful termite infestation problem, termite inspections and treatments are a growing service offered by Pest Police. Inspections are becoming an increasingly important tool to combat a problem projected to afflict more than one-third of Melbourne homes throughout their existence.
Termites, sometimes known as white ants, frequently move and live in vast colonies. They frequently cause catastrophic damage to timber, which manifests themselves quickly. For this reason, the BCA (Building Commission of Australia) suggests that annual termite inspections be performed as a minimum Australian Standard and higher in certain locations.
Why Worry About Termite Infestation?
According to a 2012 industry study commissioned by the Australian Environmental Pest Managers Association, or AEPMA, homeowners invest roughly $1,000 per year in termite control and property repair. Termite damage is also thought to have a $3.9 billion financial impact. Homes made of timber and concrete slabs built after 1960 are particularly susceptible to infestation.
Termites are clever, and you usually won’t detect them until they cause catastrophic damage to your home or yard. Moisture, darkness, warmth, cellulose, and food are some of the factors that can attract termites to your home. That is why they enjoy places like:
- Cracks on doorways and windows
- Roof cavity
- Subfloor
- Gutters
- Mulch around the house foundation
- Cardboard boxes and fillings
- Crawl spaces
The eerie termites will destroy your property when you notice a pest infestation in any of these spots. They wreak havoc on a wooden floor, causing it to bend and eventually fall apart. Additionally, as they make it to the ceiling, it will droop, and the walls will begin to thin. In the end, your home becomes unattractive and unsafe.
Why is an Annual Termite Inspection Necessary?
A serious termite infestation in your home might cause you to suffer a significant financial loss. Unfortunately, this damage is not covered by your home insurance. In this regard, have a licenced expert evaluate your home property regularly, like Pest Police.
You must have a termite inspection done before refinancing or selling your home. Mortgage lenders demand that you hire a reliable termite control business like ours to locate and get rid of the pests. You may save a lot of money on repairs while working with a homebuyer or mortgage company if you could just hire our group of experts regularly.
Anyone wanting to purchase a home wants to ensure their investment is secure, so they ask for a termite inspection. Before listing your house for sale, as a homeowner, you must be informed of the state of your property and address any problems.
What Makes Pest Police Termite Inspection Service Unique?
We at Pest Police have types of termite detection tools to ensure that we have all available tools appropriate for your property and your needs. Some of the other termite detection tools are as follows:
Termatrac
A ground-breaking innovation in termite detection is Termatrac. It is an innovative solution to detecting termites through wood, plasterboard, brick, or masonry without interfering with the building material or termite activity. It was created and developed in Australia, utilising technology comparable to radar.
Termatrac is the solution for termite detection without termite defection because it requires no drilling, tapping, or probing. Our pest control specialist benefits from accurate detection and client peace of mind with Termatrac. Without causing any interruptions, it may follow termites to an access point and determine the extent of their activities.
The signals that Termatrac produces pierce the material being scanned. The liquid crystal display will warn you if termite activity interferes with these signals. The operator can quickly identify the termites thanks to the information that Termatrac transmits. You can then choose the best termite treatment strategies and identify the nests’ entry points.
Thermal Imaging
New technology has become an effective tool in the ongoing battle against termites. There are several names, but “thermal imaging” and “infrared” refer to the same type of tools. Although the technology has existed for a very long time, it has only lately developed to the point where enterprises can afford to use it and get a fair return.
There are many misconceptions about thermal imaging, as there are about all technologies. Therefore, here are a few quick summaries of what it can and can’t do.
Thermal Imaging can:
- Spend less effort trying to find a significant termite activity area when there’s a known infestation.
- Permit the user to identify areas of suspicion.
- Assist in doing non-destructive inspections.
- Increase the user’s and client’s confidence that the task has been completed correctly.
- If the effectiveness of a technician’s work is questioned, provide evidence of infestation—or absence of infestation.
Thermal Imaging cannot:
- See through walls and barriers.
- Identify specific termites.
- Inform the user whether a suspected area is caused by termite or something else.
- Serve as an “all-in-one” inspection tool.
- Replace the expertise of a professional skilled in termite management and inspection.
Due to many environmental factors (sunlight, ambient temperature, humidity, etc.) and the material an object is made of (density, moisture content, etc.), every object has a unique heat pattern. Heat is transferred from one object to another in an effort to reach the equilibrium that all things must eventually reach (when temperatures are the same).
Termites build their nests and trails at temperatures between 28 and 36ºC because they like this range. This impacts walls and other construction materials, and the impression is visible because ambient temperatures are typically much lower than this. A Thermal Imaging Camera creates an image that is simple to understand and interpret by acting as tens of thousands of finely tuned, non-contact thermometers.
Moisture Meter
Since most bugs, termites, and other common wood-destroying critters require moisture and high levels of humidity to thrive and reproduce, they will seek out areas with these conditions to live in. These places are susceptible to termite, carpenter ant, and other fungal growth invasions. Therefore, one of the most crucial factors in detecting, managing, and eradicating wood-destroying organisms is finding locations with excessive moisture.
The Tramex Moisture Encounter Plus MEP is one of the best pieces of technology that Pest Police Australia uses. The Moisture Encounter is the most widely used and effective non-destructive moisture metre in the world, which has been improved into the Moisture Encounter PLUS MEP. The MEP uses external rubber electrodes in direct contact with the surface for the best sensitivity and signals penetration, with no probes or pins to harm the surface.
Why Trust Pest Police Termite Inspection Expert Service?
The Pest Police are typically the answer for so many Melburnians. Our dedication to excellence is evidenced by our stellar Google Review Rating, high client retention rate, and numerous recommendations to friends, family, and coworkers.
Our team members perform our thorough termite inspections with expertise and tenacity, each of whom has decades of termite-hounding experience. Additionally, we employ a wide range of top-notch tools, such as listening devices, moisture meters, microwave technologies, and thermal imaging. The precautionary measures we recommend are also highlighted in our comprehensive termite inspection report.
Thousands of satisfied customers have relied on Pest Police to provide prompt pest control and inspection services around Melbourne. Contact us immediately for superior customer service from a reputable privately owned business.