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Article posted on March 13, 2013

Landlords held accountable in proposed termite laws

New laws on the way are set to force Queensland landlords to carry out mandatory termite and deck inspections, the Courier Mail reported. The team here at
Pest-Ex knows better than anyone that termite infestations can be difficult to detect – that’s why we have specialised knowledge and tools to identify termite ridden areas in the home – including damaged decks and wooden steps.

In light of recent injuries, most recently a stair collapse on Halloween affecting trick-or-treaters, advice to the government to strengthen laws and make changes to the Residential Tenancy Act have been recommended. The future implications for landlords are that they will be held accountable for the maintenance of their property when it comes to termite damage, including the upkeep of decking and the need for regular termite inspections from a qualified pest control company like Pest-Ex.

In response to a further incident where a baby girl died as she was dropped when her father’s leg broke through termite-infested wooden decking, a Rockhampton coroner has suggested mandatory building and pest inspections for all rental properties. The recommendations have since been taken on board from the Queensland Government and welcomed by other groups including architecture and construction bodies who also endorsed the need for regular inspections on ageing properties.

Because termite infestations can be difficult to detect, engaging a pest control company like Pest-Ex to carry out inspections is the only way to have peace of mind about possible infestations and mitigate risks of decking or stairs collapsing, especially in aging homes. For landlords, regular maintenance of a property is important to protect against the action taken by tenants for potentially unsafe and risky structures. Since termites can be the cause of such incidents as has been reported above, keeping aware of potential problems becomes of great importance.

Here at Pest-Ex, we can carry out regular pest inspections for your home whether you’re living in it or renting it out to tenants. Don’t get caught out with a similar disaster and possible tragedy occurring in your home – we think you’ll be surprised at how thorough we are with our inspections. To find out more about our pest control services on the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast & Brisbane, and to speak to one of our team, don’t hesitate to give us a call.

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Kent Bailey
11 months ago
Just had my home barrier treatment for termites by Pest Ex. In every way a brilliant job and fantastic friendly service unlike...read more anything else I have struck on the Gold Coast. This is a very professional company and every person involved was excellent in every way. Strongly recommend them to all who read this review because you won't do better.
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Christie McCabe
a year ago
On time. Efficient. Friendly. Informative. Well priced. Our experience with Pest-Ex was easy from the moment Reception answered our call. Our routine...read more pest inspection could be done the next day (a Saturday which is most convenient for full time workers). Karl arrived at 7am with a smile to complete the service and carried out the work efficiently informing us of the process where required. Thanks team.
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Chris Burt
2 years ago
Very professional and able to identify our pest problem on the spot. Was on time and great communication with admin girls via...read more phone. Very conscious of keeping our pet safe after the treatment which was a classy touch. Highly recommend!
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Phill
6 months ago
Great people and always helpful and providing a good service.
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Lorrie Cruickshanks
a year ago
Thank you to Garyn who first identified the issues, he was extremely thorough and prompt and then to John and Janine and...read more the team who treated and area and placed the baits. The process was fully explained and they were extremely courteous and very professional. Thank you to all the team. The office also kept us up to date with when their representatives would be visiting and this is very much appreciated. Great work.
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Donna Hamerton
a year ago
After reading reviews, I'm glad that I chose Pest-Ex. Maria in the office was more than understanding to accommodate me and times....read more I was able to get a booking the same day I made the enquiry. Garyn my technician was even able to come earlier. When he arrived he was happy to explain everything that was going to happen and how to work around my pets and children. Need pest control done - hire these guys.
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Phoebe Worth
2 years ago
Impressed with the service. The technician Steve was on time, friendly and thorough - you could tell he was not rushing the...read more job. Will be using Pest-Ex again. Thanks guys!
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Mickey Ketch
a year ago
This company actually investigates the problem instead of just spraying your place and leaving. Very HIGH knowledge and experience in what they...read more do. They took the time to investigate the cause, the source of the problem and elimnated it completely which included going through every cupboard, cracks hiding spots the lot. We had a cochroach problem in our apartment for 3 months and we had 4 different companies come out and NONE of them investigated they only sprayed. After we called PestEx, Mr. Phillips was very knowledgeable and experienced eliminating our problem entirely. We also use PestEx in our shop and both Mr Phillips and Marty are EXCELLENT in resolving and maintaining pest problems. HIGHLY RECOMMEND PEST EX. BEST I'VE SEEN IN QUEENSLAND.