Termite Management & Prevention

Reducing the risk of termite problems involves considering both the building and conditions around the property.

Termites require moisture and cellulose-based materials, and conditions around a building can sometimes provide suitable food, moisture or concealed access.

Practical termite prevention measures may include:

• Keeping building inspection zones visible where required

• Avoiding soil or garden materials covering building edges or inspection areas

• Reducing timber-to-soil contact

• Removing unnecessary timber and cellulose materials from around buildings

• Addressing leaking plumbing and persistent moisture

• Maintaining drainage around the property

• Keeping subfloor areas appropriately ventilated where applicable

• Monitoring timber structures around the property

• Maintaining existing termite management systems

• Arranging regular termite inspections

Termite Management Systems

Different buildings may have different termite management systems depending on their construction, age and previous treatments.

These can include physical systems, chemical systems or combinations of termite management measures.

Existing systems may also have specific inspection, maintenance or replenishment requirements.

Where appropriate, Bees Knees Pest Management WA can assess the existing situation and discuss suitable options based on the property.

Ongoing Termite Protection

No termite treatment should be considered a replacement for regular inspections.

Buildings and surrounding conditions can change over time, and termites may potentially find new opportunities for concealed entry.

Regular inspections, maintaining termite management systems and addressing conditions around the property can all form part of reducing the risk of future termite damage.