Homeowners pay for recurring maintenance and repairs, including fixing leaky pipes, maintaining their lawns, and repairing their roofs. That list runs so long that termite control typically becomes an issue that is easily placed on the back burner. Many homeowners eventually ask whether they should invest their time, money, and effort in termite control and prevention.
Termite control may initially appear to be an unnecessary cost. You may have found a few bugs in your attic or basement, but you’re unsure if they’re termites. Perhaps you’ve seen a tiny bit of damage to the wooden framework of your home, but you’ve concluded that it’s just common wear and tear. Perhaps you decide against contacting a professional for home termite treatment and instead want to wait to see if “real” damage happens.
The fact is that termite control in the house is crucial, though. Your home could quickly sustain serious damage from termites, eventually requiring expensive repairs. You can avoid spending thousands of dollars in the long run by taking the required precautions.
The Threat of Termite Damage
Unfortunately, it’s uncommon for homeowners to get in touch with a pest control company just to learn how to defend their houses from termites before an invasion. Most of the time, we hear from individuals after they’ve detected significant, visible termite damage to their property.
This is just one of the reasons we advise scheduling a yearly termite inspection. An annual inspection allows us to point out any potential termite-attracting dangers around your house. We’ll also see if you have an active termite barrier system. For older homes without a termite barrier, we can recommend the best option to install for the house.
Termites have the potential to seriously harm the structural timbers in your home if they are not treated. Contact a pest control company that specialises in termite treatment, as soon as you suspect that you may be harbouring termites.
Why Is a Termite Barrier System a Must?
The best way to prevent termite damage to your property is to have a professional termite barrier installed.
Termites are prevented from invading your property via termite barriers. With one set in place, you’ll feel more secure knowing that your house is protected from termites.
When you’re wondering whether investing in a termite barrier system is worthwhile, try considering the cost a builder would charge to repair substantial termite damage. In most cases, you’ll find a quote from a builder for extensive structural repairs would often be far more expensive than the price of installing a termite barrier system.
Premium Termite Barriers
The only thing separating you from those destructive, unwelcome invaders may be a termite barrier. Because our homes offer termites the best possible dwelling conditions, they will invade without our knowledge or consent. Placing this barrier gets rid of the pests and deters them from returning. These treated barriers can raise your property’s market value and safeguard your primary investment, too. Such deterrents can signal potential homebuyers that the property has been appropriately protected. Of course, no one enjoys paying for someone else’s problems.
Property owners can relax knowing that pest shields protect your most valuable asset from destructive, wood-eating pests. Using this pest control technology in conjunction with an annual pest inspection will make your home an impenetrable fortress that’s free of uninvited freeloaders. Each year in and around Victoria, our termite barrier, HomeGuard, has been protecting thousands of houses. The top choice for termite management in buildings across the state has proven to be Pest Police Australia’s premium termite barriers.
HomeGuard Termite Barrier
Our premium termite barrier, HomeGuard, has undergone comprehensive testing before being introduced to the market. It is authorised for use in all states thanks to CSIRO Building approval and the first-ever registration by the APVMA. In fact, 16 years have passed since Australian trials on Biflex (HomeGuard in liquid form) began to ensure you’re getting the highest-quality product.
The following components make up the HomeGuard PTM system:
HomeGuard TMB
HomeGuard TMB can also function as a 0.2mm high-impact moisture barrier because it satisfies the standards of Australian Standard AS2870.
HomeGuard DPC
HomeGuard DPC is an authorised 0.5mm damp proof course that satisfies all Australian Standards AS2870 standards, so no additional perimeter cavity will be installed.
HomeGuard Blue
HomeGuard Blue is a 300-micron termite barrier made in accordance with the high standards customers have come to expect from the HomeGuard series. It is intended to endure the lifetime of any building where it is installed. This distinctively Australian-made technology is specially developed for affordable perimeter cavity installations. It literally stops termites dead in their tracks while killing, repelling, and stopping them. This product is not only environmentally friendly, but also APVMA-registered and BCA-approved, making it a useful remedy for termite infestations. Even the HomeGuard warranty is included.
HomeGuard GT
A proactive, granular termite barrier is HomeGuard GT. It is suitable for a whole perimeter and is particularly excellent for use in corrective circumstances.
HomeGuard Collars
The first impregnated service penetration collars to latch into the slab, even when fitted wrong, are called HomeGuard Collars. The collars are the only rigid-penetration collars on the market that will kill and repel termites and physically prevent their ingress into the building because of their distinctive, patented design. The collars are available in a range of sizes to meet the majority of residential penetrations, and they are all in compliance with Australian Standard AS2870.
Pest Police instals the HomeGuard Precision Termite Management System and termite barriers in accordance with the APVMA-registered label and installation manual, which complies with the Australian Standards AS 3660 series.
What to Expect from HomeGuard Termite Barrier System?
- HomeGuard is safe for the environment and does not leak or diffuse, effectively locking in the active component to increase efficacy and lifetime.
- Termites that attempt to enter the house are killed, repulsed, and physically restrained by HomeGuard.
- You receive a complete and continuous termite barrier since the active ingredient is dispersed uniformly throughout the HomeGuard.
- HomeGuard cannot be disturbed because it is permanently sealed inside your house.
Are Termite Treatments and Barriers Worthwhile?
You might be surprised to find that many insurance companies do not cover damage brought on by vermin, especially termites. Termites are regarded as an insect that can be kept at bay, you as a homeowner are expected to keep such insects from harming your home. It is always best to verify with your insurer to ensure that you understand what is covered under your policy.
Termite damage to buildings will require costly repairs, too. You might even discover that the structure is unsafe to occupy if structural timbers have been harmed, especially common when termite activity has gone unchecked for some time.
The best course of action in such dire cases is to prevent termites through termite treatments or termite barrier systems, rather than spend money on costly structural damage repairs.
Termite Control and Prevention With Pest Police
It’s crucial to take the proper precautions against termites, particularly in Melbourne. Homeowners in Melbourne face a higher chance of a termite infestation due to the warm, humid climate, after all.
It’s a good idea to minimise dampness in and around your property. Most termites don’t thrive in the absence of moisture. Moisture control is a good approach to lower your overall vulnerability to a range of pest infestations because other pests also flourish in humid settings. Consider installing a dehumidifier if your property has a moist basement or crawl space. Zealously address each of the leaky faucets, pipes, or any water sources as they increase the humidity in your home.
Ultimately, such simple preventative measures might not be sufficient. It’s critical that you speak with a pest management expert if you already have an ongoing termite infestation. A qualified technician is required for professional termite treatment and control. Your home may sustain structural damage that costs thousands of dollars to repair from a measly colony of termites. Contacting a reputable company like Pest Police Australia is the straightforward solution to all your termite problems.
We provide thorough termite control services at reasonable costs. Our HomeGuard Termite Barrier System gives you peace of mind by preventing further infestations in addition to treating any current termite problems you may be experiencing.
Are you concerned that you may already have termites in your home? Worried about possible damage being done to your house at the moment? Contact our experienced team of pest exterminators for enquiries and consultation.