Termite Control Services
We are experts at eradicating pests
Select House Inspections & Pest Control is owned and operated by John Salata..
Professional Termite Control Services Melbourne – and Surrounding Suburbs
Termite Detection
Our specialist termite detection specialists thoroughly look through a property to see if there is any evidence of termite activity or exposure. Depending on the finding we will provide a report or offer a rectification solution.
Termite Treatment Solutions
If you are looking for a solution to treating termites at your property than we can provide certainty that we can get the job done for you. We efficiently treat and prevent termites from accessing your property.
Termite Protection
Protect your new home with suitable termite protection that meets the current industry code and standards. We ensure that all of our properties are safe and secure.
Termite Control Services Melbourne – Ensuring that your property remains secure.
Termites may be small however, they can make a substantial impact to your property and cause thousands of dollars worth of damage. The worst part is, most insurance companies do not cover damage caused by termites and if termites were able to damage something structural on your home than rectification costs can sky rocket substantially. Termites will usually inhabit areas close to the coastline of the Australian borded which puts Melbourne and the surrounding coastal suburbs in the high risk category.
Our termite control services have been ethically designed to ensure that your home remains structurally sound and a thorough inspection of your home will be completed including your yard and fenced area as once termites find a path to your home, they will start munching away at anything they can find.
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Professional Termite and Pest Control Services in Melbourne You Can Rely On
Friendly Staff
Our friendly team consists of highly skilled, professional people who take the time to communicate with you and discuss any concerns you may have.
Credentials
Licensed Accredited & Insured. Look no further.
Client Satisfaction
With our experience, you can be confident of attention of care taken out on your property.
Rats are nocturnal, that makes them to become harder to detect and catch. Nevertheless, they rarely stray from the nest of theirs and usually stick to well known paths.
- Rats is among probably the cleverest domestic pest
- Rats are incredibly ingenious and adaptive, they feed on every human waste product, from trash to unsealed meal stores
- Rats have intense sense of hearing, sensitive to ultrasound and a highly developed sense of smell.
- Rats are extremely careful during foraging, choose bait off most snap snares without triggering it.
- Rats transmit different kinds of pathogens, viruses and diseases in their urine and feces
- When you see one rat or their droppings it’s time to take action
- Rat droppings are shiny, black and blunt capsule shaped pellets
- Rats nests appeal to mites to your house, after effectively eliminating rats from your house mites could migrate into your house in search of a brand new host
- An expert integrated pest management program may be the fastest way to completely and quickly eradicate a rat infestation and provide you with safe, long lasting protection.
Generally, the first sign of a severe rodent problem is their dropping on the kitchen countertop, in kitchen drawers, kitchen cabinet, or the pantry. When one dwelling is infested, it is very likely the immediate neighborhood is infested too.
That is exactly why rodents are very hard for one homeowner to control. Rodents are usually a local community issue. Effective control necessitates that every one home owners in a community cooperate to remove sources of food, shelter, and water. Rodents are persistent with their attempts to invade houses, even so you can cope with them successfully if understand their capabilities.
How do I know if I have a rat infestation?
- Rats are stealthy nocturnal invaders, so a homeowner must be most vigilant after dark
- If you see a live rat, it can mean that many more rats are out of sight
- Rats might be spotted scurrying for shelter when startled by a loud or light noise
- If you have seen rats during the day, it could indicate a severe infestation
- A homeowner can use baited sticky traps to correctly evaluate the seriousness of a rat infestation.
- Rat droppings are usually the first sign of an infestation in your home. They are shiny, black and blunt capsule shaped pellets
- The most common place to find droppings are under sinks, behind stove, refrigerator, behind laundry machine and dryer, attics and basements, underneath couches, near garbage receptacles and recycling bins
- Even in case you can’t see or perhaps hear evidence of rats in your house, their foul odour is a good method to figure out where mice are active
How Serious are Rats?
- Rats are harmful pests and serious safety threats.
- Rats can start fires by gnawing on electrical cables.
- They consume a lot of food and contaminate a lot more with their hair, faeces, and urine.
- They damage structures, even appliances, furniture, books, through gnawing and burrowing.
- Rats are able to transmit diseases through the air from viruses in their fecal droppings and urine.
- Rats forage for nesting materials and food during the night time, they might contaminate food preparation surfaces as well as food storage areas placing you vulnerable to contracting bacteria and pathogens they leave behind.
- HPS Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome is a lung disease you are able to get by breathing in small particles polluted with rodent urine, droppings, and saliva.
Damaged Timber
If you start to notice damaged timber around your home that feels lightweight, easy to break and pull apart with a hollow feeling to it – this is a strong indication of termites being present in your home.
Physically Seeing Termites
Termites are usually thought to be creatures that will hide so well within your home that you would never see them however, if you look along fence lines, in old tree stumps around your property you may typically see them.
Termite Tracks
Termite tracks look like dirt/mud casing tunnels that they build to provide protection from predators so that they can safely move around. If they are not underground than there is a good chance that they will build these tracks in humid places around your home.
Whats in a termite inspection report?
Our termite inspectors look for faults in your home that may cause future issues, not only with termites but also with other problems such as leaking plumbing, wood rot, broken roofing, leaking roofs and garden issues. In our termite reports, we list all these issues and also our recommendations to fix the problems. The homeowner can rectify most of these issues.
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With Melbourne, Victoria as his home, John brings firsthand knowledge of the region’s suburban intricacies. Certified with a Building & Construction IV qualification and a Licensed Pest Controller, he’s adept at tackling diverse challenges with precision.
Whether you’re building, buying or selling, Select House Inspections could potentially save you thousands!
