The 6 times you should organise a termite inspection for your home

​Termite inspections are a necessity to protect your largest investment, your home. 
Termites are pesky little insects that can ruin your home in a matter of hours. If you suspect that your home is infested with termites, it's important that you hire a professional to inspect it. In fact, there are a number of key times you really should book a termite inspection for your home. A professional inspection by a termite inspector can help you determine if your home is infested, and if it is, they'll know what steps to take to get rid of them. 

Termite inspection before buying a home

Termite inspections are a must before you buy a home. Termites are tiny creatures that can cause a lot of damage to a house. It's a good idea to get a termite inspection before you buy a home because you want to know what you're getting. You don't want to buy a home and find out later that it has termites. Think of it like taking a used car to the mechanic to check over before you buy it. 
A pre-purchase termite inspection will look for both active and past termite activity as well as possible risk factors such as water leaks and damage that attract termites. A pre-purchase termite inspection will also look at the termite barrier and any termite baiting stations for activity or signs of ‘weakness’ that termites could use to attack the home. 

Termite inspection before selling a home

It's a good idea to have a termite inspection before selling your home. Termites can cause a lot of damage to your property and could lead to a reduction in the value of your home. It's best to make sure that you're aware of any problems, including old termite damage, before you list your property.
If you have a termite infestation and you don't know about it, the termites can destroy your home and you won't be able to sell it. They can eat through your walls and flooring and you will notice it months or years later if at all. A termite inspection will help the homeowner determine if there are any termites in the home and if the home needs to be treated for termites before it is sold.

Termite inspection when you're renovating your home

​It's always a good idea to have a termite inspection before you start renovating your home. You might think that you're not going to find any termites, but they can be in the walls and not seen. You don't want to have to tear down your whole house to find them.
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It's also a wise time to treat a subfloor area and prevent termites while the floor is up.

A "neighbour had a nest treated" inspection

​It's a good neighbour that lets you know that they've had a termite nest treated on their property. Did you know that termites can travel around 100m underground. That means that if the house a few doors down or a street over has a termite problem done, your home could be at risk. 

Booking a termite inspection is a small price to protect your home when you know there are termites in your neighbourhood. ​

A "healthy tree dies" termite inspection

It's a common theme, a normally healthy tree suddenly dies. Eucalyptus trees may suddenly go into flower, strangely out of season, and then all the leaves die. A pine tree may suddenly turn brown on one side. It's a sign that the tree is under stress and that can be caused by termites. Termites can attack trees at the roots or through a weak point like scar where a branch is lost. 
It's important to get the tree checked by an arborist so you know if it's safe. If termites are involved then it's likely they are looking to other food sources and that can include your house. So it's wise to have a termite inspection then too. 

A "you find a water leak" termite inspection

​So you've found a leak in the bathroom, laundry or kitchen and you've got no clue how long it's been there. Worse, you haven't found the leak, but you've got water damage and it's still damp, so it's still active. 
Termites, like all creatures, need water. Termites also love damp and humid environments. That makes a slow water leak in a wall cavity or subfloor the perfect termite attractant. 
Once you have the repairs organised, it's a wise decision to also organise a termite inspection for the area and your house. It's a small investment in detecting further damage to your home. 
Termites are one of the most destructive pests. A termite infestation can destroy your home and has the potential to be very expensive. Therefore, it’s important to visit MD Pest Control for a termite inspection in Adelaide to ensure you don’t have an infestation and to learn more about preventative measures you can take to keep termites out of your home. If you wish to learn more, please contact MD Pest Control by calling 0407614220 or book online.