Conducive conditions: what draws termites to an Officer home
The everyday things around a house that make termite attack more likely.
In short: Termites look for food, water and cover. Officer gardens often provide all three.
Garden beds
Beds built up against brickwork keep the wall damp and hide the slab edge.
Condensate
Air conditioner lines dripping onto soil create a permanently damp patch.
Ground falls
Soil sloping towards the house keeps water at the wall.
Fixing them
Most are simple: lower the soil, pipe the condensate away, move timber and mulch.
Written by our local inspection team from work carried out in Officer. Licensed building practitioners, Building & Plumbing Commission registration CDB-U 53425.
