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Welcome to the Environpest web site!
Environpest
are a progressive Australian family owned pest control and fumigation company
with a strong, ethical consumer focus. Heavily involved in the termite issue
from a consumer perspective and with over 25 years termite experience, Environpest have examined the termite
issue, and
made extensive topical submissions to the Building Codes Board, Building
Services Authority, and Ministers. We even addressed the Government Termite
Working Group meeting that produced the Queensland Building Code amendments.
Substantial improvements were achieved by these Building Code amendments, but some
still try
to find a way to take a
short
cut.
Please visit our Concrete
Capping page for more information. Our
timber pest clients include the Department
of Primary Industries – Forestry. Pre-construction and inspection clients include prominent
builders and major construction companies.
The main focus of our business today is Termite Inspections (both pre-purchase and for existing homes) and Termite Treatments. Our inspections are thorough, and we reach our treatment conclusions ethically and well reasoned. We have all the right equipment (moisture meters, Termatrac and borescopes), and can even guide you through the Thermographic side if that's required. Of course we are appropriately qualified, licensed and insured and hold Building Services Authority licence 714223.
We photograph our inspections and treatments. If there is a query on work we've done, our favourite reply is "Can we e-mail you the photos!" Photos only worry those who aren't doing the right thing, and those who aren't prepared to let their work stand scrutiny! Our dispute reports now include digital video reporting, which is proving to be an exceptional means to get an important point across. We have some videos online here. Environpest aren't afraid to set the standards in termite inspection and treatment, and as far as we're concerned, let the competition catch up when they're good and ready!
If you have termites in your home, or are concerned that you may have, the Australian Standards for timber pest inspection and treatment provide excellent value for money if they are followed. We'll show you how to get the most from modern chemical treatments, and we'll show you their limitations. With chemical barriers properly installed and not disturbed, 15 to 20 years is a realistic conservative expectation for soil areas treated by Environpest using Biflex at it's higher application rate, our soil replacement technique, and our thorough treatment preparation. Concrete areas we prefer to treat using Termidor. In areas difficult to treat or re-treat, we may recommend using Granitgard or Granitgard's Blockaid. Typically our clients have had a number of treatments done by other firms with limited success, and are looking for some real answers! Most importantly, don't be panicked into taking the first quotation you are confronted with. Termites are generally regarded as taking 12 months to do serious economic damage, so you do have time to properly research what will provide you with the best long term value for money, and please remember that finding termites in the yard, or next door is not a suggestion that the termite barriers to your home are failing.
In July, 1995, the chemicals we work with were changed, and the new chemicals cannot protect against some common building practices. They can be reticulated (applied through irrigation piping under the soil), and re-applied on a weekly basis, and still not provide protection from some common building practices. If you have had a number of treatments done, and can’t achieve a positive result, please contact us for advice. We really do have positive answers to the termite issue! For more information on this important issue, take a look at our Building Practices page. We do get involved in Building Services Authority disputes (for both builders and home owners). For more information, please visit our BSA Case History Pages.
Public liability and professional indemnity insurances are an important part of professional inspection, providing security for the consumer. The Building Services Authority is apparently removing the insurance requirement for pre-purchase timber pest and building inspection services. For more information, visit our Insurance page.
If
you’re building, or are a
builder, please contact us. In concrete slab
construction, we’ve developed a strong preference for an exposed
slab edge, and chemical
free Granitgard to the slab
penetrations. Granitgard is too heavy
for the termites to shift, and packing too tightly for termites to fit between,
properly installed, it’s considered a true “LIFE OF BUILDING” product.
Termite damage
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Please click on the links below to take you to the different categories within our web site.
Termite Issue Found Termites? Termite Inspections Termite Treatments
Building? Builders Building Practices Granitgard Thermographics Fire Ants
Commercial Pests Fumigation Consultancy Environpest Interesting Links
Termite Bait Boxes Opportunity Contact Us
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