My Neighbour Has Termites - Am I At Risk in Brisbane?

Wed 25 Dec 2019
Finding out someone in your street has termites can be a serious cause for worry. This can send anyone off in a tailspin of worry about whether your home is at risk. How serious is it for you though, if your neighbour has termites?

Here in Brisbane at Conquer Termites Northside, this is a question we get asked about a lot. The most basic answer is - it depends. If your neighbour has termites there is a chance your property can get them. That depends on the type of termites. It also depends on the materials used in your home and the proximity of your neighbour.

If your neighbour is lucky, they might be able to treat their property early. This does reduce the risk to you, but only if there aren't any nearby colonies. It's easy to find out that your neighbour has termites, but it's not as easy to establish the whereabouts of all other nearby colonies.

The fact that your neighbour has termites though is a good indication that the area you are living in is hospitable to termites. That in itself cannot be taken lightly. That is why we recommend that everyone in this situation book an inspection for your own home. That inspection can tell you exactly what you're looking at in your own home, and just how real your own risk is.

If your neighbour has termites, don't waste time worrying about the what if's. A simple inspection can give you any answers you need. To book an inspection, contact us at Conquer Termites Northside on (07) 3356 8801 today.