Pests

  • You’ll usually discover these at the very least by the Building and pest inspection
  • Termites
    • Love rotten wood and dead tree stumps
    • There are certain types of wood which are natural pesticides
    • See if there is a termite management system
      • The label for the TMS would be found in the electric meter box
    • Seller agent’s are obligated to talk about history of damage if they are told/informed. The seller themselves are under no obligation to explain anything to the agent
    • Termites get into the house via the weep holes in the brick
      • Don’t cover them up! They are a great way to check access termites have to the property
  • Rats
  • Possums
  • Ants
  • How easy is it for pests to enter the house?
  • How easy is it for pests to hide in the house?
  • How to get rid of each kind
  • Building and pest inspection should pick up on these