Termite entry points - In subfloors.

A good termite inspection involves searching for potential entry points in a building. Therefore there's no better place to search than the subfloor. This is where the most obvious signs of subterranean termite activity will likely be. It's also a great place to search for conditions that invite termites in, such as timber and water leaks!

This large entry point for termites may seem obvious, but requires a thorough search in a tight subfloor space to locate. Also, having large amounts of unnecessary timber in the subfloor is just an open invitation for termites.  This was discov…

This large entry point for termites may seem obvious, but requires a thorough search in a tight subfloor space to locate. Also, having large amounts of unnecessary timber in the subfloor is just an open invitation for termites.  This was discovered in a building where previous inspectors had failed to note the threat to the building.

This large mud tube shows that a major feeding site has been struck. It may look obvious now but was very difficult to find. The height of this crawl space was about 250mm, so it was a lot of work to get to this location. However, it was like striki…

This large mud tube shows that a major feeding site has been struck. It may look obvious now but was very difficult to find. The height of this crawl space was about 250mm, so it was a lot of work to get to this location. However, it was like striking gold once we found it! The Termites were promptly eradicated. 

Thus mud shelter tube was found in a subfloor space. It shows how the termites used existing structures to conceal themselves. In this instance they were relying on a steel door jamb into the subfloor as a little highway that kept them hidden. 

Thus mud shelter tube was found in a subfloor space. It shows how the termites used existing structures to conceal themselves. In this instance they were relying on a steel door jamb into the subfloor as a little highway that kept them hidden.