Make inspection easier
Keep visible inspection zones and accessible perimeter areas clear. Ask an operator before covering slab edges or altering an existing management system.
- Avoid concealing inspection zones with soil or paving
- Keep records of the existing system
- Discuss renovations before work starts
Review moisture and timber
Leaks, stored timber and garden changes are useful points to discuss during a property assessment. Practical maintenance complements professional inspection.
- Repair leaks and investigate persistent damp
- Review timber stored against the building
- Discuss stumps and timber landscaping
Plan ongoing checks
An operator can recommend inspection and system maintenance suited to the property. There is no substitute for understanding the limitations of the chosen measures.
- Agree an inspection schedule
- Retain reports and treatment records
- Reassess after building or landscaping changes
Common questions
Can prevention guarantee a termite-free home?
No. Risk reduction, inspection and system maintenance work together, without guaranteeing prevention.
Should I change landscaping around the house?
Ask an operator how the proposed changes interact with inspection access and existing termite management.
Before booking, check the operator’s registration, relevant licence and quote scope. HealthyWA’s guide to choosing a pest management business.