What is a termite inspection?

Termite inspections can be carried out in many ways.
Australian standard 4349.3 is the standard that we must work to when carrying out a prior to purchase inspection.
Australian standard 3660.2 is the inspection standard that we must work to when inspecting an existing home.
Unskilled or untrained operators in pest control may well be inspecting to no standard at all.
It is worthwhile to invest in a copy of the relevant Australian standard. This will ensure that you can keep an eye on any work that is being carried out at your home. A proper inspection will include checking all high risk areas around the yard, under the house, if access is available, through each room inside the house, and right through the roof void.
The signs are that termites around are generally not obvious to the average home owner. When an expert is carrying out a termite inspection it is rare to site the actual insect. termites travel in mud shelter tubes or within timber that they are damaging. We have a series of termite inspection videos available to view on www.pestec.com.au. When you need a termite inspection carried out hire an expert, it is too easy and costly to make mistakes where termites are concerned.
watch the video here