Termite Detection & Treatment - Brisbane - Termite Guys

Termites in Brisbane Brick houses!

TermiteGuy — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 09:27:56 +0000

“My home is safe from Termites, it’s all brick”… That’s what we hear all too often. The truth is that most brick homes are at much higher risk of being attacked by termites than homes that are built up off the ground on piers. Take a look at any of the estates being built in Victoria Point or the Redlands and you’ll see they are actually Timber homes encased in brick. And it’s the Timber frame that supports the roof and walls.

Termites need only a small gap in the mortar and they are in. Newer homes should be built with Termite Protection but it’s important that you know what termite protection system you have in Place and how long it should last. We can provide you with a Free assessment of your termite protection in brisbane today. Ask a technician!

Latest Thermal Technology – Thermal Termite Inspection

TermiteGuy — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 07:14:03 +0000

Unimpressed with your last Termite Inspection?? We’re excited to introduce the newest member of our team, the Flir B60 Thermal imaging Camera. Thermal imaging is really helping our industry move forward to more effective ways of detecting White ants (Termites) behind walls. It helps us locate thermal Temperature variances on wall surfaces caused by termites and water leaks. You’ll be amazed what we can see. Remember to Ask for Thermal when booking your Termite Inspection or ask for a free demonstration!

This picture shows leak in the roof. You may notice this roof has no insulation.

Termite Baiting Case Study: Wynnum/Manly

TermiteGuy — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 07:07:39 +0000

We recently undertook a termite treatment in Wynnum/Manly. The neighbouring suburbs of Wynnum and Manly are located on the shores of Moreton Bay, just south of the Brisbane River. We were faced with a very difficult structure to treat due to the split level foundations in the building.

Termite Guys Brisbane were instructed to carry out a full inspection of the property. It was clear from the beginning that the more common chemical barrier method of control would not be suitable to control the problem because of the unusual design. The more aggressive species of termite coptotermes acinaciformis was identified in several places throughout the home.

We recommended that Termite baits be installed around in the problem areas to try to kill the nest directly.

We had a great result! 2 weeks later we had returned to the property to top up the baits followed by several more visits over about 2 1/2 months. On a small budget we were able to eradicate the problem and have since returned to the property 12 months after the treatment. Still no termites.

In some cases Termite Baiting can take many months which is why it is not our preferred method of control. However depending on the species of termite and the situation, Termite Baiting can be an ideal colony control method. I don’t believe Termite Baiting is the most suitable choice for every Termite infestation.