Termite Inspections

Residential Termite Inspections in Kenmore, Brisbane and Surrounding Areas

McKenna Pest Control offers both domestic and commercial inspection packages - including pre-purchase timber pest inspections.

Our comprehensive Termite Inspections and Pre-Purchase Timber Pest Inspections (which are carried out prior to the purchase of a new property) are carried out by our qualified and experienced Pest Management Technicians to provide a visual analysis of your property. A combination of both internal and external timber and moisture assessments are carried out to help identify any conducive conditions that require rectification or if any Termite infestation is evident.

Visual Timbers to be assessed can include:

Door frames
Window frames
Skirting boards
Roof voids

Subfloors
Tree stumps
Fences
Retaining walls, etc. around the perimeter of the home/building within a 50 metre radius, where applicable

Moisture meters are also used throughout the course of the Inspection in the wet areas of the home (laundry, bathrooms, etc.), as moisture can attract termites. We have both a “Duty of Care” and “Duty to Warn” of all areas where moisture was detected, so you can engage the advice of a Qualified Plumber or other expert to help reduce the overall risk of Termite Infestation.

Our Pest Management Technicians may also choose to use the following tools in areas of concern Only:

Confident Pest Control Worker Wearing Cap — Seventeen Mile Rocks, QLD — McKenna

Termite Damage — Seventeen Mile Rocks, QLD — McKenna

Borescope

The Borescope is an additional tool used by Professional Termite Pest Management Technicians and with use of its 5.5mm Flex Scope, it allows the Technician to be able to capture and record live images of any Termite Activity and/or workings between the walls.

If required and agreed upon, our technician will create a small hole in an area/s that they feel show evidence of termites. The Boroscope has a high powered light source, extra wide monitor and high definition close range vision scope, which enable us to investigate the termite activity and capture live images without the disturbing the termite nest/s or workings.

Termatrac Machine

The Termatrac T3i is regarded as “The World’s No.1 Termite Detector”

Used by Professional Pest Managers all over the world, it is one of the most advanced tools a Technician can use to help them accurately detect the presence of Termites without disturbing the nest or colony…

With its patented radar detection, thermal & moisture sensor, this unique piece of equipment is so sensitive that it is even able to detect the presence of ONLY just ONE Termite behind the wall!!!

Termatrac Machine — Seventeen Mile Rocks, QLD — McKenna

It is this level of accuracy that allows our Technicians to confidently treat any Termite activity with precision, which ensures the Treatment is as effective as possible. Providing you the client with peace of mind…

Whilst the Termatrac Machine can be a Pest Managers Best Friend, it is not part of the Australian Standards and therefore it is not used during the course of every Visual Termite Inspection…

Recalibrated on a regular basis by Termatrac themselves – you can be sure that our Company is using the latest technology today and as Termatrac state: “It is the only device that detects, confirms and tracks the presence of termites.”

FLIR Infrared Camera

The FLIR (Forward Looking Infrared) E6 Camera is a powerful instrument that can be used for a number of different applications – Including use within the Pest Management Industry.

With its MSX Technology (thermal images) & four resolution options – the FLIR Infrared Camera is able to provide the Pest Management Technician with very clear and detailed images, irrespective of the target size, detail or working distance required.

The FLIR thermal images accurately indicate variations in surface temperatures and any possible Termite and/or building issues that may require immediate attention – for example an Active Termite Nest or leaking shower tap behind the wall.

As mentioned previously regarding both the Borescope and Termatrac Machines – the FLIR E6 is only an additional tool and not part of the Australian Standards, so please be aware that it is not used during the course of every Termite Inspection.

But in saying that – With over 300 Species of Termites in Australia, having access to the latest technology is always an advantage in the quest to help locate and control Subterranean Termites.

The FLIR assists in identifying movement behind walls and to help detect any termite activity, nests or colonies. These tools are not a requirement of the Australian Standards and therefore are not necessarily used during the course of every Visual Termite Inspection.

A written Inspection Report will be provided upon completion and at this time discussion can also be held with our Pest Management Technician, so that you will have a full understanding of any conducive conditions that your property may have and its current degree of risk to Termite ingress. Recommendations for Termite Treatment will then be provided to ensure swift eradication of any Termite Activity.

McKenna Pest Control recommends Visual Termite Inspections to be carried out at least on an Annual Basis, as per the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC). Due to the environmental conditions Queensland has experienced over the last 5 years, more regular Inspections are highly recommended, which is why we forward reminder letters to our clients every 6 months. It is then up to you, the property owner, how often you have an Inspection carried out.