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
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
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. 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" inspectionIt'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. |
A "healthy tree dies" termite inspection
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
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.