When you own your home, you want it to be your haven. It’s the product of hard work, and it’s where you relax. Something as simple as termites can put all that in jeopardy though. The good news is there are a couple of things that can help reduce the risk of termites in your Brisbane home.

The best way to reduce the risk of termites is to get defensive from the very beginning. When building a new home, there are things you can include such as termite barriers that will help. If you’re buying an older home though, you can get an inspection done. This will help to determine any termite presence but also to see if there is existing damage.

The foundation of a home is a common entry point for termites. Another way to help reduce the risk of termites is to ensure that the soil or foundations of your home are not holding too much moisture. The best way to do this is to ensure that you’re diverting any unnecessary water. This is done by ensuring that your downpipes are set up correctly. Its also done by checking for leaks inside your own house.

Another great way to reduce the risk of termites is to reduce the things they can eat. You can’t do this 100% and we understand that. But by removing unnecessary timber from the yard or in the house, you’ve made a good start. If you do need to store timber at your property, try to keep it as far from the actual house itself.

The most important step to reducing the risk of termites is to book regular inspections. Unless you’ve got a pest licence, you don’t fully know what you’re looking for with termites. We do. That’s why we encourage everyone to undertake regular pest inspections in their homes. This can help to detect issues early, which means you can eliminate them early.

Here at Conquer Termites Northside, we’re passionate about reducing the risk of termites in our Brisbane customers’ homes. To book an inspection, contact us at Conquer Termites Northside today on (07) 3356 8801.