ACT Environmental Auth No: 0619 Lic No: 5084551
Termite Accred No: 5387
With over 350 different active termite species in our country, sometimes an infestation of these dratted creatures in a house, office, factory, other business or retail premises can be frighteningly obvious from just a visual inspection. Often, though, our Canberra, Gungahlin and Belconnen pest control teams have to undertake a much more detailed search. We are often asked exactly how we do locate the problem; almost like people are eager to know how the detective solved the murder in one of those TV mysteries.
Searching out those vital clues
Like the best of those investigators, we simply seek out the evidence. There are three usual ways to achieve this. Firstly, using a remote thermal indicator and laser beam, we can check any differences in temperature readings; where we locate these we can also often find termite entry points.
Of course, we really need to know where they are, not where they have been. This is achieved by using a moisture meter to gain readings of areas of surplus dampness. These can be places where the critters have set to work eagerly building and rapidly expanding their colonies. Thirdly, to find out how they are on the move, termite detection radar comes into play, verifying the current location of the infestation.
Adding an extra string to our detection bow
Here at A1 Pest Control, we have now added thermal imaging camera technology, accurate to an astonishing one-thousandth of an inch. This provides a screen display showing any infrared emissions from the top of the target surface area. This highlights any anomalies from what would be expected. For a home, our team can often need to undertake several hours of detailed investigation.
How we're not like those TV detective shows!
Unlike those shows where heinous crimes are always committed, we often find no guilty party as there is no infestation. This offers real peace of mind to so many property owners. However, where an infestation is present, our experts can then move on to discuss your key options for both problem solution and future avoidance.
Our professional team won't have spyglasses, deerstalkers hats, or suck lollipops, as other famous sleuths have been known to. But we will cheerfully set to work as expert termite detectives!
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Contact information
Phone: (02) 6278 5858
Mobile: 0415 915 259
Licence# 5084551
Termite Accreditation# 5387