A termite inspection is a visual inspection of accessible areas of a property to see if there is evidence of active termites and/or termite damage. At Total Control Pest & Weed, we offer a comprehensive termite report using tools such as a thermal camera, moisture meter and borescope.
All termite inspections we conduct include a full detailed report, with colour photos included. It’s important to remember that all termite inspections and other timber pest inspections have limitations, as termites and borers do their very best to work undetected. Inspections conducted are termed non-destructive, which means we use analysis techniques to evaluate properties without causing damage. An inspection will not see through walls, even with thermal imaging cameras / borescopes. The report findings are purely based on visual evidence found on the day. Areas inspected where accessible on the day include the internal roof void area, sub floor area, internal skirting boards, door frames, window frames, fences, landscape timbers, suspected trees and stumps, and external timbers up to 50 meters to boundaries of the property.
At Total Control Pest & Weed, our inspections also include thermal imaging using a Flir thermal camera. Subterranean termite nests generate heat that is detected by the thermal camera, enabling termite activity to be easily detected.
Termite Moisture Meters
When determining if a structure has subterranean termites or whether there is a potential for subterranean termite infestation, moisture meters are commonly used. Moisture meters provide a moisture reading of building materials so that the inspector can determine if there are conditions which might lead to termite infestation. Subterranean termites thrive in conditions where the moisture level in the building material exceeds that of the levels commonly found in these materials.