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It is not necessarily the rain that sees an increase in termite activity but the damp that comes with it. It’s the source of food that causes them to wake up from their dormant state and start eating. If your proerty has any issues with water leaks or flood damage then this will provide a active source for termites to target. Water damage to internal framework or timber around the house may not be obvious to the naked eye but for a termite it's a signal to get on the march and to start eating. Read More……


Termites are attracted to moisture and decay better known as conducive conditions, please see below for ways on prevention methods to minimise
future termite activity on your property. Read More……


Termites are often called "silent destroyers" because they can cause significant damage to your home before you even realize they're there. In Australia, where termite activity is prevalent, early detection is crucial to prevent costly repairs. Read More……


The soil around the entire structure will be used as a chemical Termite protective system for concealed subterranean termites which provides a zone that will affect any termites that enters the treated soil. Zone Pest highly recommends that a non repellant system should always be done because if there is a nest under your slab and the termites can not get out of a repellant system they will be forced up and inside your dwelling. Read More……


This last week on social media facebook there have been a large amount of unhappy clients regarding termite management and services provided. The one which stands out to myself is a property in Murwillumbah where the previous pest company managing the site has had problems in getting a "Control" of termites on site and inside the dwelling. Read More……


This last week at Zone Pest i have had the pleasure talking to prospective clients regarding their Exterra Termite Management Systems which have been installed around their home and was looking to use an independent like us. As i walked around and gave our free site consultation we both noticed gaps in the placement of up to 5 meters and further, no brown caps and no timber or the incorrect interceptor timbers used and supplied by Exterra for their inducted service providers. Read More……


Protect your property from termite damage by implementing a properly managed termite management strategy. Read More……


Protect your property from termite damage by arranging a termite inspection with Zone Pest. Read More……


The Market to buy a property is ever present on the Gold Coast, Tweed Coast and Northern Rivers and the sale of the property all relies on the Building and Pest Inspection and the Inspector or Inspectors which carry out the The Inspection. Read More……


With this stormy weather and rain we are having the risk of termites, Rodents, Spiders, Cockroaches and Ants entering your home will increase due to the cold change and rain as this will flush pests out from lower areas and make pests move to higher grounds. Read More……


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