Termite myths debunked in Virginia

Fri 21 Jun 2019
When it comes to termites, there's plenty of stories you hear about them. Some of them are true and helpful, whilst many more are just straight fantastical or "mythical." There's nothing wrong in believing in things but when it comes to the world of destructive termites, believing in too much might put your home at risk. As a consequence, homeowners all across north Brisbane, especially in Virginia, may end up regretting believing in some of these top myths, and may spend thousands of dollars on costly home repairs. To avoid unnecessary damage from occurring in your home in Virginia, here are three of Conquer Termites Northside top termite myths debunked!

Termite infestation is easy to detect.
Most people only look at the visible areas of their home. Termites are known to be secretive and it's hard to spot them especially if they hide in areas you usually don't visit. They move silently and can live in stealthy areas in your house. Once you spot them, it's most likely that it's too late and the damage was already done.

A home is safe from termites when bricked.
One common misconception is when a home is made up of concrete or brick, it's protected from any form of termite infestation. Termites don't eat bricks; however, some bricked homes have wooden window frames and they squeeze their bodies to through to get into your home. Wooden pillars and foundational beams are still generally used across brick or concrete homes.

A home is termite-free after a treatment
Yes, a home is termite-free after a treatment. But not normally after a year. Termites are everywhere in Australia and they can always find a way into your home. One treatment isn't enough to keep termites away and that's why we recommend you have termite inspections regularly carried out by credible termite technicians.

Conquer Termites Northside, Queensland's Best and most trusted termite technicians from Brisbane's northside will help you identify, treat and keep your home protected from termite infestation. Just contact us through our phone number on (07) 3356 8801.