Cannon Pest Management

  Regular termite inspections are recommended even if your home has never had a termite infestation.  Annual inspections are recommended with more frequent inspections for properties located in higher-risk areas.   Schedule a professional termite inspection every year. Keep garden mulch and soil below weep holes. Repair leaking plumbing, gutters and downpipes promptly. Remove timber, cardboard and firewood stored against external walls. Keep subfloor areas and inspection zones clear and accessible. Regular maintenance, moisture control and following the recommendations on your termite management notice can help reduce conditions that encourage termite activity.  Read more for more practical guidance: https://www.standards.org.au/news/australias-termite-management-standard-revised?

Termites in trees  are highly destructive little critters. They are one of the most hardworking insects on the planet; so hardworking they can also wreak havoc on any wooden structures. While termites do us a favour by recycling dead trees and stumps, the risk of attacking your house is always there. They will often start by moving into decaying trees nearby, eating them from the inside out. Without a solid base to keep an infected tree stable, it can fall and you definitely won’t like to be anywhere near it when that happens. This is why it’s important to perform some precautionary measures to protect yourself and your trees from these pests... continue reading