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Ant caps are only a physical barrier

15/1/2020

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Ant caps are used as a physical barrier, to deflect the termite mud works, so the termite workings can be seen and then treated appropriately once observed. A physical barrier such as an ant cap, will not stop termites, but allow for a visual inspection to be able to be done more easily. The house pictured above has none installed. A pest control company has obviously inspected this property and applied a chemical barrier. This is obvious due to the wall penetrations that have allowed access into the underfloor areas.
Note that due to the poor demolition, unsupported floor joists are now also an issue. 
​Debris from the demolition is also scattered around inhibiting viewing for possible termite mud workings.
This house had no active termites that I could locate, the under floor area was dry and ventilated, reducing the risk of termite activity.
The treatment chemical used was Premise, that has an active working life of 5 to 7 years and it was last sprayed in 2010 so was well overdue.
I recommended to my client that this termite treatment should be on going and to contact the last company involved, as they should also reinstate some of the brickwork.
​ I recommend this as I have duty of care to the purchaser.
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Alacia link
26/1/2021 03:13:42 pm

They are excellent problem solvers, their experience and know how is very evident and their friendly and courteous manner is much appreciated. The bee problem is no more and the rodent problem is under control.Also I recommend A1pestcontrolcanberra.com.au

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Xandra link
18/8/2021 01:11:20 pm

This is good. Pest control is essential nowadays. Thank you for sharing this post, and looking forward to the latest one.

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Zoe link
20/5/2022 07:35:32 pm

Nice article! Thanks for sharing this informative post. Keep posting!

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Bella link
22/9/2022 04:48:32 pm

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Aaron link
22/9/2022 04:54:42 pm

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