Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Mar 25, 2015 2:17 pm Hi Guys, Just wanted to know when we should do Pest Control. Handover with Coral Home is next week and we aren't sure if we should do Pest Control: 1. before moving in 2. after moving in 3. before landscaping 4. after landscaping Also, do I need to include termite protection (or whatever it is called) with pest control? I believe the house has terminate barrier already installed by Coral Homes. Thanks Peeps! SH Re: Pest Control Question 2Mar 25, 2015 3:08 pm If you have not interfered with termite protection provided by builder and have regular annual inspections you will be covered by warranty. Be careful with your landscaping it could void your warranty, check with pestie on your label. Foremost Building Expert in Australia,assisting with building problems/disputes, building stage inspections,pre-contract review advice for peace of mind 200 blogs http://www.buildingexpert.net.au/blog Re: Pest Control Question 4Mar 28, 2015 8:51 am Landscaping can make bridges over termite barriers to allow infestation eg- soils or mulch above the weep holes in brickwork. Barriers can be broken by landscaping practices. Any actions of an owner to not comply with instructions by the pestie will mean any builders warranty is useless and they will wipe you as soon as they find a way. Be wary of how you landscape. Hi group, have some damage to the door frame and skirting board. It's a side door to the laundry area. Only has a security door. I had a termite inspection (note drill… 0 5050 4 1823 Brass fly wire, you will need to cut it, shape it and jam it into brick slots 1 7450 |