How To Prevent Termites In Your Sunshine Coast Home
Sunshine Coast Termite Prevention: Practical Tips From Local Pros
The Sunshine Coast’s climate and landscaping styles mean prevention matters as much as treatment. Use these tips to reduce the chance you’ll ever need emergency termite
Moisture Control Around Sunshine Coast Homes
- Keep soil and garden beds at least 75 mm below weep holes and slab edges to preserve inspection zones.
- Divert air‑conditioning and hot‑water overflow into drains, never beside the slab.
- Fix leaking taps, gutters, and downpipes; ensure stormwater flows away from the foundation.
- Avoid drip irrigation against the house; use timed watering and check for pooling.
Timber And Garden Choices On The Sunshine Coast
- Store firewood and untreated timbers off the ground and away from the dwelling.
- Replace timber garden edging with masonry or composite alternatives.
- Avoid burying offcuts or leaving stumps; decaying wood attracts subterranean termites.
- Use termite‑resistant or treated timber grades when building decks, pergolas, or fences.
Property Maintenance For Sunshine Coast Risk Reduction
- Maintain 360° access for inspections; keep plants trimmed back from walls and the subfloor.
- Don’t cover weep holes with render, paths, or garden beds.
- Seal gaps around plumbing penetrations and check expansion joints.
- After renovations, reassess whether you now need a perimeter barrier or baiting system.
Early Warning Signs Sunshine Coast Owners Should Watch
- Mud tubes on walls, piers, or retaining structures.
- Soft or hollow‑sounding skirting boards, architraves, or window sills.
- Blistering paint or rippled veneer that looks like water damage.
- Discarded wings or swarmer activity in spring and early summer.
When Prevention Isn’t Enough
Even perfect maintenance can’t remove all risk on the Sunshine Coast. Regular inspections and, where appropriate, professionally installed termite barriers or monitored baiting systems provide the safety net your insurance may expect. If you notice any signs above, avoid disturbing the area and book a licensed inspection.
Ready For A Tailored Plan?
Return to our Sunshine Coast termite treatment and termite barriers page to book an inspection and get a site‑specific design for long‑term protection.
Book Your Landsborough Termite Service Today
Don’t wait for blistered paint, hollow timber, or mud tubes to confirm a problem. Book a local inspection and get a Landsborough‑specific plan for termite treatment and termite barriers that protects your biggest asset.