Other pests calling your home – home

They say Queensland is beautiful one day, perfect the next, but the recent floods have certainly devastated this lucky state. As we begin to rebuild our homes and businesses, the community spirit is shining through, so we’ve taken the guesswork out of making your home liveable once more.

Floods are a breeding ground and an open invitation for many unwanted pests. With insects and rodents fleeing from their flooded nesting places, they are now on the hunt for food, so ensure your cleanup is fast and effective.

Trash and debris is also an open invitation to pests, so ensure your lawn is free of any rubbish.

In particular, rodents are highly adaptable and can colonise in many situations – and reproduce very quickly. They can easily gain access through small holes, and make nests in wall cavities and roofs.

The best time to act against invading pests is after subfloor areas has dried up. Cure All can then easily help to keep insects from seeping in.

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Termites worse than flood

After watching our homes and businesses suffer with the dramatic entry of the floods, Queenslanders have gotten back on their feet and begun to rebuild and renew hope. Floods are devastating, having more ramifications than the water damage itself. Unfortunately, our biggest pest problem is only exaggerated by the aftermath of the flood – the termite.

Subterranean termites are capable of causing immense damage to structural wood. Their strong saw, blade-like mandibles can make short work of any kind of timber.

It is true, however, that termites are terrible at retaining moisture, and in order to survive, need a constant supply of water – and the recent flood is perfect for that.

During home inspections, any area with a moisture of 20 per cent or greater is an indicator of potential termite activity – so check leaking pipes, condensation, clogged gutters and other areas you think there could be excess water.

Check sagging floors and ceilings as these commonly are signs of termite presence. Termites also create tunnels from saliva, mud and faeces, and these tunnels are generally located near the foundation of infested homes. Check flood-affected cabinetry and sheeting to ensure your home is not affected.

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Termite barriers and floods

More people are affected from termite infestations than storm and flood damage combined.

When the floods have passed, Queenslanders should be aware that termite barrier repair is a critical part of structural repair to minimise the risk of any impending termite attack.

It’s important to consider a two-pronged attack, with both non-chemical physical building methods and chemical treatment.

Ensure no timber, cardboard, paper or any other cellulose-based materials have been buried by the floods or used as fill on your property when construction commences.

Discuss construction features with your builder to make sure there is no hidden termite access into the building that may complicate future detection and treatment.

Most infestations occur when steps and timber are in direct ground contact. The floods would have also caused damage to timber attachments or structures around the home, which may require a complete re-build to prevent any termite infestations.

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