07/10/2024
The most frequent question we get asked once a Pre Purchase Pest Inspection has been complete is, “What does, slab edge inspection zone does not comply and needs to be exposed, mean”
Here is a video with a perfect example. What you can initially see is a colour bond shed with heavy debris and soil abutting, hiding the concrete slab edge. This has created a concealed area where termites are able to gain entry to the internal timber framing undetected.
As we pan around to the rear of the shed, a visual inspection zone of the the concrete slab edge can be seen. This exposed edge gives the technician an area/inspection zone, where any termite activity can be visibly seen.
Although an exposed slab edge is not always achievable, in areas where it is possible, it is highly recommended. Thankfully this had been caught with some keen eyes and a treatment was able to be completed with minimal damage to the internal timber framing.
Rachel Ilic