FAQ

LEAVE IT ALONE. This dirt may only be evidence of black ant or cockroach activity or it may be something more sinister such as termites. Call our office immediately.

The chemicals we use now are much safer than those used in the past. The chemicals we use now have low toxicity levels.

We do recommend however that if you have young children that you leave the house during the time the chemical is being applied. The chemicals are all injected underground.

There is no requirement but as a precaution especially if there is a chance you may be pregnant we suggest that you leave prior to chemical application.

There are many different treatment methods, please call our office for a free no obligation quotation.

DO NOT store timber or wood based material under or against the house

DO NOT build up soil, mulch or garden beds against the house

DO fix up leaking plumbing and ensure there is good drainage around the house

DO keep all sub-floor areas clean, dry and well ventilated

DO have Pest Patrol conduct thorough inspections of your home and surrounds at least every 12 months, and more frequently in high risk situations.

We recommend every 3-5 years

The Australian standard recommends at least every 12 months. Termites eat 7 days a week 24hours a day causing major damage to your home and surrounding structures, this is why termite inspections are so important.

Most people have home and motor vehicle insurance and yet are unaware that termites do more damage than fires, floods, storms and earthquakes combined in Australia, almost all home insurance policies do not cover termite damage.

The termite treatment is a barrier around the outside of the house which is highly effective at keeping termites away from your home but there can be problems with the construction of the house, there may be cracks in the concrete, the barrier can also be disturbed by trades people  carrying out garden alterations etc

Where possible we ask our clients to avoid disturbing termites before a thorough inspection can be carried out.

Disturbing termites may make it difficult to assess the extent of the infestation and may prevent identification of the termite species.

Termites have the potential to effectively destroy the structural integrity of a home. In the worst case houses, have been demolished because of the damage termites do.

More commonly they may eat out door frames, skirting boards, window frames, kitchen or bathroom cabinets or wooden floors and of course roof timbers.

The damage bill may be anything from a few hundred dollars to many thousands of dollars.

New houses are also at risk, and would require annual inspections to keep their warranty valid.

Termites are able to do severe damage to a house over a period of months. Be aware when it comes to your home and eliminating pests you should never simply choose the cheapest provider, many people believe they can choose the budget option, but this can actually cost them a lot more in the long run.

Termites are a serious problem in Perth, causing damage that costs hundreds of millions of dollars to repair every year. Termites can be found throughout Australia.

They live in a nest or colony, from which they forage over large areas in search of timber their staple food. Once a source is found, workers strip and partially digest before returning to the nest to feed the colony.

Some colonies may contain over one million hungry termites, and the timbers used to build homes provide a very attractive meal. Attacking in large numbers, termites can feed to the point of leaving only a thin timber veneer, and this can happen in a matter of months.

Termite damage is not covered by your home insurance.