During my experience over the last 16 years treating termites, I have noticed that people in general are of  the opinion that a brick and tile house is safe from termite attack. But is that the case? The simple answer is no! Most double brick homes have timber roof trusses, vanity units, kitchen cupboards, door frames not to mention skirting. As termites are attracted to wet areas bathroom vanity units and kitchen cupboards are at risk. Also termites can travel up the wall cavities undetected to attack the roof timbers. But I hear you say the house was treated when it was built! That may be true but as soon as you disturb the soil next to the house [installing paving bricks, garden beds etc.] any termite treatment has been compromised. Already in newly established suburbs around Bunbury people are finding that termites are gaining entry into their garages [generally the garage is not treated when the house is built]. If the house has been poorly constructed this can also cause problems [see pictures…hole in concrete floor allowed termites access  to destroy the skirting]

What should you do? A minimum is to have an annual termite inspection. For greater security and peace of mind a termite management program should be put in place.

That could be a liquid chemical treatment to the perimeter of the house or a termite monitoring and baiting systems.