Termites Are Something Sydney Building Owners Actually Need to Worry About… Subterrabean Termites are surprisingly common in the Sydney region. In fact, Sydney is located in the second highest risk zone for subterranean termites in Australia, second only to the...
In Australia’s warm, often humid climate, timber pest threats are more than a nuisance, they are a constant risk to the health and longevity of homes across the country. From the leafy suburbs of Sydney to regional towns, termites and other wood-destroying organisms...
Wood may seem strong and waterproof, but to some insects it is as soft as butter. Lyctus borers are one of them. They are commonly grouped with powder‑post beetles and are among those hidden threats. These tiny wood‑feeding beetles launch their attack silently and...
When it comes to home safety, many homeowners in Sydney think of alarms or locks. But hidden dangers like asbestos and pests often pose a greater threat. Both can go unnoticed for years yet cause serious health and structural problems. That’s why Asbestos and Pest...
Wood Decay – It’s a Big Problem… Wood decay fungi – aka wood rot Wood rot or wood decay is the most common defect found in Sydney properties and is mostly underestimated by homebuyers, property owners and property professionals. Wood decay causes...
Timber Borers commonly cause damage to old floorboards and framing timbers, but are they capable of major structural damage, in the Sydney area? Wood borers (timber borers) are a type of timber pest we report on and include insects that live on / in timbers, often...
