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TimberSure
- total termite protection with a full
timber replacement warranty
No
property is safe from
termites!
Independent
government data shows 1 in every 5 homes
is attacked by termites at some stage in
its life. In some places termite attack is
as high as one in three homes. An
increasing number of commercial buildings
are coming under attack.
But,
while your home or building is insured
against damage by fire, you'll almost
certainly find that your home insurance
policy excludes termite damage. This is
due to the great extent of the termite
problem in Australia, and the
impossibility of protecting against
attack.
Australia's
subterranean termite species (white ants)
are the most destructive timber pests in
the world. In fact it can take "as little
as 3 months for a termite colony to
severely damage almost all the timber in a
home".
How
Termites Attack your Home
The most
destructive species live in large
underground nests containing several
million timber destroying
insects.
The
problem arises when a nest matures near
your home. Your home provides natural
shelter and a food source for the
termites. They'll travel up to 100 metres
to enter your home where there is a
smorgasbord of timber to feast upon. Even
concrete slabs don't act as a barrier.
Termites can penetrate through cracks in
the slab to gain access to your home. They
even build mud tubes to gain access to
above ground timbers.
A
Thorough Approach is
Essential
Your
TimberSure Termite Program needs to be
tailored to suit your home. A complete
treatment program is divided into two
parts.
Stage
One - Inspection and Colony Control
Measures.
Your TimberSure program commences with a
thorough inspection and written report.
This forms the foundation of all
successful termite management programs. It
involves gaining access to areas where
termites may be active and checking all
the visible timbers in your property. If
the termites haven't been disturbed, then
tiny amounts of a termite control dust may
be used to try and eradicate the colony.
Termite baits stations for the detection
and control of future activity may also be
installed.
Any
recommendations made on environmental
modifications to minimise termite activity
will need to be implemented by you. This
may include improving ventilation and
drainage and the removal of items that
attract termites to your home.
Whilst
these measures will counter the immediate
threat of termites, and perhaps eradicate
the colony that is currently attacking
your home, they provide no protection
against other termite colonies. Thus, if
another nest exists near your home, there
are still no measures in place to protect
you.
Stage
Two - Provision of a Treated Zone
Barrier.
This involves the formation of a Treated
Zone Barrier in the soil around and under
your home, which Innovative Pest
Consultants can go. This will provide a
barrier which will impede concealed
termite entry.
You
receive a TimberSure Warranty underwritten
by Pacific International Insurance Limited
When you
accept a full TimberSure treatment you are
protected by the TimberSure Warranty. This
warranty is underwritten by a specialist
termite insurer, Pacific International
Insurance Limited. It gives you security
and peace of mind knowing your warranty is
backed by a company that understands the
devastation these pests can cause. So it's
a big weight off your shoulders. Plus you
are assured that claims can be settled
quickly.
So you
can rest easy. TimberSure is available for
both existing homes and new
homes.
The
TimberSure Warranty
TimberSure,
if available for your property, is the
most effective way to guard your home
against termites. To qualify for this
total cover you need to select all the
requirements advised by your TimberSure
Consultant.
Free
Service Period
This
option is provided for those premises
where it is not possible to offer a
TimberSure Timber Replacement Warranty due
to difficulties with the building's
design, structure, or situation. It is
also available as an option for you, where
you can't afford the full recommendations,
or you choose not to accept some of the
recommended treatment options. You may be
able to upgrade at a later
date.
TimberSure
can safely guard your home for a
lifetime
Termites
are great at camouflage, so their presence
is not always immediately obvious. Termite
barriers may be damaged by digging in the
garden or making extensions to your home.
This makes it imperative that your home is
inspected at least annually. Innovative
Pest Consultants will recommend an
inspection program in line with the
termite risk in your area.
Just
prior to the twelve months expiry date you
will be contacted by Innovative Pest
Consultants. Following an inspection, you
will be given a report and advised of any
recommendations, If you accept the advice
you may the renew your TimberSure
Warranty. This may be continued each and
every year after the first TimberSure
treatment for the life of your
home.
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TimberSure
Warranty
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TimberSure
Covers
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Service
Warranty
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Limit
of Pacific International
insurance protection
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$100,000
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All
structural and decorative timbers
and "make good"
repairs
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12
months free treatment
warranty
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Don't
take chances!!!!
Termite
inspection and control is a job for
skilled professionals.
The very
extensive Australian Standard, AS 3660
Protection of buildings from subterranean
termites, deals with the problem. Yet
frequently it is not followed. A thorough
inspection to draw up a planned approach
including colony location and control
procedures is vital. Some 'pest
controllers', while claiming to follow the
Standard, cut corners. They don't
apply control agents at the correct rates,
often they only perform a partial
treatment, or worse still, they don't use
careful safety procedures. This frequently
makes their price look very attractive -
but you may be left with many more
problems.
With
modern termite control agents, it is
absolutely essential that the right
concentrations and amounts are applied, in
the approved manner. And a thorough
inspection to draw up a planned approach
including colony location and control
procedures is vital.
So while
the price of some may look attractive
you're likely to lose out in the long
run......Termites will probably
return.........
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the bitterness of the poor quality
treatment remains long after the sweetness
of the low price is forgotten!
Why
you should choose an Pacific International
TimberSure Specialist?
In
recognising the need for both increased
professionalism, and an approach that was
environmentally acceptable, Pacific
International Insurance Ltd had to develop
an independent accreditation system. This
was integral to offering you TimberSure
cover. Innovative Pest Consultants has
been granted accreditation.
In
addition to completing special advanced
training programs, as an Accredited
TimberSure Specialist, Innovative Pest
Consultants had to undergo a rigorous,
independent examination of our
professional standards to ensure we are
qualified to provide you with the expert
opinion and treatment you need. This means
that when you select a TimberSure Total
Termite Protection Program through
Innovative Pest Consultants, you can be
certain your home will be safe from
further attack.
For
all consultation appointments,
telephone Innovative Pest Consultants
Phone
1800 503 394 • (08) 8297
4981
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