Mulch, overflows and condensate: termite conducive conditions
The everyday conditions that make a house more attractive to termites.
In short: Most conducive conditions are small, cheap to fix and easy to miss.
What conducive means
Conditions that give termites food, water or shelter close to the building.
Water at the wall
Hot water overflows and condensate lines discharging beside the house keep soil damp.
Garden against the slab
Mulch and soil built up against the wall can hide termite entry.
What to do
Redirect water, pull garden beds back and keep the slab edge visible.
Written by our local inspection team from work carried out in Mambourin. Licensed building practitioners, Building & Plumbing Commission registration CDB-U 53425.
