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Termite Protection Company protecting Gold Coast homes from Termites

December 4, 2018 by Luke

Termites are ferocious and never give up. Easy to say, 1 in 4 homes are attacked by Termites, well it is more like 1 in 3 here on the GC. Protecting new homes from Termites during a new Build or Extension here on the Gold Coast, Queensland is essential requirement. There are many options when it comes to protecting a new home, however it is best to understand the basics to ensure if you are the builder or the owner builder you do not begin to build before you engage a Termite Management Expert.

If you are looking to engage a Termite protection company on the Gold Coast you can call us 07 55762602 or email us the plans (Architectural and Engineering Plans are best), from here we can inform when the Termite Management System is required to be installed during the build, best to remembering to “Call before you Pour”.

Most residential homes begin with the Termite Management being installed prior any slab, Brick work, Masonry Block or Timber Framing. In a nutshell, call us before you start anything. 07 55762602

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Termites love the Gold Coast too

October 20, 2018 by Luke

Termites thrive here on the Gold Coast and why wouldn’t they!

Beautiful humid conditions and consistent moisture keeps Termites alive and the Gold Coast is the ideal climate. Termites not only survive in humid conditions, they thrive. There are many different Termite species found here on the Gold Coast, however there are two well known species that destroy homes more than the others and they are, Coptotermes Species and Schedorhinotermes Species. 90% of infestations found in Gold Coast homes are Coptotermes and Schedorhinotermes being the most destructive termites, followed by Nasutitermes & Microcerotermes. If you find live termites anywhere on the property (out or in) whether your home has a  Termite Management system installed or not, live termites are at all times best treated by a licensed and experienced Termite technician. Not sure where to start, get some expert advice now call – 0755762602

Filed Under: News, Termite Protection

Termite Baiting Gold Coast

October 20, 2018 by Luke

Gold Coast Termite Protection have many Termite Management options when it comes to protecting a home from a Termite attack. Termite monitoring & Baiting Systems are one way a property can be protected. Certain systems like Sentricon Always active or the Exterra Interception & Baiting System are the best known baiting systems available.  

Rest assure studies show that the baiting system installed by Gold Coast Termite Protection the Exterra Interception & Baiting system has a very low level of mammalian toxicity, so you, your family and pets are safe.

The termite interception & Baiting stations are also secured to minimise any tampering. Protect your property today, Call one of our highly skilled Licensed Termite technicians to get an over the phone estimate now. Call us 07 55762702

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Termite Season will hit in September 2018 – an increase in Termite activity will rise

August 16, 2018 by Luke

Live Schedorhinotermes

THAT’S THEM!! –  Termites, as they are cold blooded they thrive in humid conditions and continue on smashing homes beyond repair. Here on The Gold Coast especially in the dry conditions we are experiencing in South East Queensland be sure you reduce any excess moisture against the home that attracts termites. Termites need moisture to survive, so making sure that the Air conditioning overflow pipe or external taps that are against the home are directed to a drain or down pipe to avoid attracting termites close to the home that will lead them into the wall cavity for a feast.

 

 

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Termite Barriers – New Construction

March 21, 2018 by Luke

Termite Barriers for New Construction, Termites will forage through masonry core filled block walls. Masonry Core filled block walls must be protected and cannot be relied upon as a method of Termite Management, unless the entire wall is available for visual inspections, which is rarely ever achieved. There are options to minimise a full wall treatment, however only under the expert opinion of a Termite Management technician should any builder or owner builder attempt to build without the understanding of the requirements under the Australian Standards (AS3660.1:2014 Termite management, Part 1: New building work) and the National Construction Code. This photo indicates a compliant barrier installed to the masonry block walls. Need assistance call 07 55762602.

Termite Barrier to masonry wall
Termite Barriers to split level homes
Termite Protection new homes

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Termite damage on the Gold Coast

January 25, 2018 by Luke

 

 

The sunshine, sandy soils and moisture, pine frame homes and a lot more, why wouldn’t a Termite nest on the Gold Coast……

 

Termites have been very busy smashing Gold Coast homes and home owners are feeling the effect of the damage they cause and the damage they cause to the bank balance.

 

The cost of a Termite Inspection or the cost of termite protection is minimal compared to the devastating effects of paying out anywhere from $3500.00 – $100,000.00. To be honest We rarely see homes get away with anything less than a fairly large termite repair bill (especially if all timbers are fixed properly) not to mention the treatments and the possibility of losing the well earned profit if termite damage is found during a per purchase building and pest inspection on the Gold Coast.  If in doubt call 0755762602

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Termites in tree stumps on the Gold Coast

January 25, 2018 by Luke

Termites love tree stumps. If you see one of these stumps on a property and it has the same appearance the chances are you’ll have live termites. The reality is, either the stump had an active nest within it in the past or it has one now.

Leaving a tree stump lying around a home is fraught with danger. Unfortunately termites also build nests in trees and tree stumps and 99% of people have no idea a massive termite colony lives inside. Don’t be fooled by thinking just because you can’t see live termites they are not there or just because you see them they are happy in that environment.

The nest/colony is their home, however they will travel to get food and moisture from what ever that provides them with what they need. They simply do not give up, think you know them, think again.

Avoid removing the stump if live termites are found within, best process is to treat the live termites first using by a licensee Termite management technician (as the technician has the expertise and the  licensed chemical)  then get the stump removed 30 days later.

Termite Treatments to tree stumps – a treatment to a stump is usually to assist in the process of eliminating the termite colony. The treatment will not provide protection to the stump, it’s pretty much impossible to apply enough chemical beneath the stump to get the roots that lie well beneath the ground in most cases, your money is worth using on a protection program for the home. Treatments are effective however, as not every stump, tree or nest will have the same process for treatment, as we need to also deal with the type of termites species found.

If in doubt, call 1300552234

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Termites continue to damage Gold Coast Homes

January 25, 2018 by Luke

Termites appear to be serious this year, smashing Gold Coast Homes this January 2018, with mass destruction. It is not unusual  to get a lot of enquiries regarding termite activity and the protection of homes in the summer months as termites are for ever on the move, but we have seen some serious damage, structural damage over the past few months on the Gold Coast. Unfortunately for home owners Termites need to be eradicated and building repairs carried, that become an expense many are not prepared for.

Obtaining expert advice is one of the most important decisions a home owner can make, call us 1300552234.  If you find live termites leave them along, call an expert.

 

 

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Termseal By The Guru Mark Hamilton

August 12, 2017 by Luke

    

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Termseal by the Guru Mark Hamilton

Routine Termite Inspections Finds Live Coptotermes Termite

July 31, 2017 by Luke

Luke Taylor from The Pest Company finds live termites in an internal wall during a routine inspection
of a Gold Coast home this week

Filed Under: News Tagged With: routine termite inspection

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