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How bad can termite damage get? Tales from Taringa

Termites are an increasing problem in Australia. Around the 1960s, homes were constructed using softwood timber for framing and concrete…

How often should I Inspect my Property for Termites?

Many homeowners may be unaware that their home is infested with termites. Even after a termite inspection, an event may…

Termite inspection tools - Borescope. Alan Ferguson, Allure Pest Solutions Northside

Basically, a camera rigged at the end of a flexible lead, the Borescope is used in an invasive part of…

Termite inspection tools - Termatrac. Alan Ferguson, Allure Pest Solutions Northside

Termatrac serves various functions such as temperature recording from a distance, check moisture monitoring, and most importantly the Termatrac uses…

Termite inspection tools - Thermal Camera. Alan Ferguson, Allure Pest Solutions Northside

Allure Pest Solutions Northside is not your typical termite and pest management team. Pushing the limits of a complete pest…

Termite inspection tools - Camera. Alan Ferguson, Allure Pest Solutions Northside

The camera is not required by the Australian standard. Other termite inspection companies may operate without them, but Allure Pest…

Termite inspection tools - Tapper. Alan Ferguson, Allure Pest Solutions Northside

The tapper is a telescopic-looking equipment that is used by termite inspectors when they investigate and look out for termite…

Termite inspection tools - Torch. Alan Ferguson, Allure Pest Solutions Northside

The torch is basically used to see better when getting into the subfloors of houses that are built with basements,…

Tools of the trade for Termite Inspections. Alan Ferguson, Allure Pest Solutions Northside

There is an Australian Standard that every termite inspector is required to have when operating their business, Alan shares. These are…