Dedant Building and Pest

 For the past decade, meth consumption and production have been on the rise in Australia. For this reason, meth testing is a necessary service for many people. However, many companies promote their meth testing services by creating fear within their clients’ minds about the associated health risk of meth contamination. Likewise, others use incorrect testing methods that provide overly high readings. Understanding the facts about meth testing and when it’s needed will help you to determine whether your property genuinely requires meth testing. It will also help you to find a quality meth residue inspector to ensure you are getting accurate results and peace of mind. Reasons for meth testing There are many reasons why you may consider getting meth testing for your home, such as: You are looking at buying a property that you suspect meth has been smoked or manufactured in the property. You suspect that your home has previously been used for meth production or there is someone currentl...

 Living in Brisbane, you certainly have reasonable cause for concern regarding a possible termite infestation. Termites love our Brisbane climate and can crop up almost anywhere. As professional pest inspectors, we have seen many different termite solutions over the years. In this blog, we examine the best termite solutions to protect your home from termites. Using the right building materials One of the best ways to prevent termites from attacking your home is to build with the right materials. Termites love to eat wood, as they need the cellulose found in timber to survive. When building and renovating, consider using materials termites cannot eat such as concrete, metal and the like. However, if you must use wood, use a type of timber that is resistant to termites such as cedar or chemically treated wood. It is worth noting, however, that no wood is completely termite-proof. If any cracks develop in the timber, termites can climb in and eat away the inner parts of the wood. Pro...

 Did you know that 1 in 3 Queensland homes are either currently affected by termites or have previously experienced termite activity? The hot, humid conditions of Queensland make it an ideal location for termites to settle. Termites eat the cellulose in timber and don’t require sleep. Instead, they eat 24/7. Quietly eating away, termites can remain undetected within a home for some time. For this reason, it is vitally important to have your home or commercial property regularly checked for termites. Likewise, if any termite activity is found, the termites must be treated quickly and effectively. Many people often confuse a termite inspection with termite treatment, thinking they are one and the same. However, this is not the case. As the first implies, a termite inspection is a visual inspection of a property for evidence of current and/or past termite activity. Whereas termite treatment involves treating the property to either kill active termites or prevent a future infestation....

 After many years within the building and pest industry, we have been asked nearly every question imaginable about a building and pest inspection. Most often, these questions are asked by first homebuyers and rightly so. If you’re new to the property market, it’s unlikely that you have ever needed to organize a building and pest inspection. In this blog, we’ll take you through everything you need to know about the building and pest inspection process. Who pays for a Pre-Purchase Building and Pest Inspection in Queensland? And who organises it? Generally, the prospective buyer organises and pays for the building and pest inspection. At times, there can be multiple parties involved in the building and pest inspection process such as the selling agent or tenants. At Dedant, we take care of the entire booking process for you and liaise with all parties involved to ensure the inspection can go ahead smoothly. Can I use a building and pest report that the seller or real estate agent give...

 Over the years, we have heard many myths about termites. For the most part, these myths are common misconceptions from homeowners about how termites operate, what they eat and the best method of treatment. In this blog, we debunk the most common termite myths. Myth 1: Termites are ants. White ants are more commonly known as termites. As such, people assume that termites are simply a breed of ants. White ants are not actually ants, nor are they even closely related to ants. In fact, white ants don’t exist. Any white ants you see are termites. The reason they are confused with ants is due to their appearance. Termites (a.k.a white ants) have straight antenna, straight waists and 4 wings of equal length ( reproductives ). Typically, termites are shades of beige or brown. To the human eye, beige termites can appear to be white. Meanwhile, ants have a bent antenna, a pinched waist, and wings of uneven length on either side. Ants are generally red or black, but ants that are native to Q...

Termites are a major issue on the Gold Coast causing thousands of dollars of damage to homes every year. It is vital to install a termite management system to protect your home. In this blog, you will find information about termites on the Gold Coast, termite management systems, why your home is at risk and what you can do to best protect your property. Termites on the Gold Coast Termites present a major risk to homes across Australia and the Gold Coast is no exception. Data collected by the CSIRO reveals that virtually all urban areas in Australia are affected by termites (see map below). Termites are the leading cause of damage to houses in Australia, alongside storms and fire. Experts believe that one in every three homes on the Gold Coast either have a current termite infestation or have had one previously. Termites can do extensive damage to homes in a short amount of time. In 2019, one unfortunate couple had to leave their home due to extensive termite damage just months a...