Elite Building & Pest Services

03/09/2026

🐜 WHAT STARTED WITH A TERMITE NEST IN A TREE LED TO THIS…

We were recently called to a property in Cardiff South after the homeowner noticed a termite nest in a tree on the property.

As a precaution, they made the smart decision to have the house professionally inspected for termites.

During our inspection, we discovered active termites in the subfloor along with extensive termite damage to the bearers and floor joists.

Interestingly, the termite genus attacking the house was different to the termites found in the nest outside — a good reminder that seeing one obvious source of termite activity doesn’t necessarily tell the whole story.

Termites can be active in concealed areas of a property with very few obvious signs from inside the home.

If you notice a termite nest, mud leads, damaged timber or anything else suspicious around your property, don’t disturb it — arrange a professional termite inspection.

📞 Elite Building & Pest Services – 02 4954 6415
🌐 www.elitebuildingandpestservices.com.au

Early detection can make a huge difference.

03/09/2026

02/09/2026

🕷️ LOOK WHO CAME OUT TO SAY HELLO!

This spider made an appearance during one of our general pest treatments this week.

Spiders often hide away in cracks, crevices and other sheltered areas around the outside of a home, which is why a thorough pest treatment involves more than simply spraying the areas you can see.

Our general pest treatments target common pests around the home and help reduce the unwanted visitors hiding around your property.

If you're starting to notice more spiders, cockroaches, ants or other pests around the house, it might be time for a treatment.

📞 Elite Building & Pest Services – 02 4954 6415
🌐 www.elitebuildingandpestservices.com.au

02/09/2026

🏊 DID YOU KNOW WE ALSO DO POOL BARRIER COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATES?
If you're selling, leasing or you own a swimming pool, you have an ongoing responsibility to maintain your pool barrier and keep it compliant with the applicable safety requirements.

We carry out professional pool barrier compliance inspections for residential properties throughout Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Maitland, Port Stephens and surrounding areas.
Our inspections assess important safety requirements including:

✅ Pool fencing and barrier requirements�✅ Gates and self-closing mechanisms�✅ Latches and clearances�✅ Climbable objects around the barrier�✅ Boundary fences and surrounding areas�✅ Other applicable pool safety requirements

If your pool barrier is compliant, we can issue a Pool Barrier Compliance Certificate, valid for 3 years.

If something doesn't comply, we'll explain what needs attention so you know what needs to be rectified.

🏡 Whether you're selling, leasing or simply own a property with a pool, don't wait until you need a certificate to find out there's a problem.
Have your pool barrier inspected and make sure it's doing what it's designed to do — help keep children safe.

📞 02 4954 6415�
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Elite Building & Pest Services�Pool Barrier Compliance Inspections • Building Inspections • Pest Control • Termite Management

Servicing Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Maitland, Port Stephens & surrounding areas.

02/09/2026

🕷️ NOT THE SURPRISE WE WERE EXPECTING TODAY…

While carrying out a termite chemical treatment to active termites in a tree today, we uncovered this funnel-web spider hiding nearby.

A good reminder for our technicians that when we’re working around trees, soil, subfloors and other concealed areas, termites aren’t always the only thing we need to be looking out for!

It’s also a timely reminder of why we take PPE and safe work practices seriously — you never quite know what you’re going to uncover.

Unfortunately, our eight-legged friend wasn’t particularly interested in posing for a photo… but we did our best. 📸🕷️

Another interesting day at Elite Building & Pest Services!

📞 02 4954 6415
🌐 www.elitebuildingandpestservices.com.au

01/09/2026

💧 MORE THAN JUST PEST CONTROL

During a recent commercial pest control service at a local hotel, our technician discovered a leaking tap that had already begun flooding the kitchen floor.

The hotel wasn't due to reopen until the following afternoon, meaning the leak could have continued unnoticed for many more hours.

We immediately notified the owner so the water could be isolated and the issue addressed — potentially preventing significantly more water damage.

It’s a good reminder of one of the added benefits of having regular contractors inspecting and servicing your commercial premises, particularly when the property is closed or unattended.

While we're there to manage pests, our technicians are always keeping an eye out for anything unusual that could affect the property.

🏢 Commercial Pest Management
Schools • Hotels • Hospitality • Strata • Commercial Properties

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Elite Building & Pest Services
Local • Experienced • Family Owned

31/08/2026

🔎 IT’S NOT JUST TERMITES WE’RE LOOKING FOR

During a recent termite inspection, we identified moisture-related deterioration affecting the bearers, floor joists and flooring substrate within the subfloor.

In this case, high external ground levels appeared to be contributing to moisture entering the subfloor area. Lowering the external ground level and improving drainage around the building can help reduce moisture exposure and assist in rectifying the underlying issue.

Excessive moisture beneath a home can lead to deterioration of structural timbers, fungal decay and mould — and importantly, damp conditions can also make a property more conducive to termite activity.

This is why a thorough termite inspection involves much more than simply looking for active termites. We also identify conditions that may increase the risk of termite attack and issues that may require further investigation or repair.

🏠 When was your property last inspected?

Regular termite inspections can help identify termite activity, timber damage and termite-conducive conditions before they develop into much larger problems.

📞 02 4954 6415
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Elite Building & Pest Services
Termite Inspections • Termite Management • Building & Pest Inspections

Servicing Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Maitland, Port Stephens & surrounding areas.

30/08/2026

🐜 A TERMITE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM DOESN’T MEAN TERMITES CAN’T GET IN!

These photos were taken during an inspection at a school in Lake Macquarie, where we discovered termite leads travelling up a steel pole, across the installed termite management system and into the building.

This is a great example of why having a termite management system installed does not mean a property is termite-proof.

Termite management systems are designed to help protect a building and/or make termite entry more detectable — but termites can still find ways to bridge these systems and gain concealed access.

🔎 This is why regular termite inspections are so important.

Termite management systems should be inspected at least every 12 months, and more frequent inspections may be recommended depending on the property and termite risk.

Don't assume your property is protected just because a termite system is installed.

📞 02 4954 6415
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Elite Building & Pest Services
Termite Inspections • Termite Management • Pest Control

Servicing Lake Macquarie, Newcastle, Maitland, Port Stephens & surrounding areas.

30/08/2026

🕷️ External Pest Treatment in Action 🐜

Another property getting protected by the Elite Building & Pest Services team!

An external general pest treatment isn’t just a quick spray around the house. Our technicians target the areas where pests live, hide and gain access to your home, including:

✅ External perimeter of the home
✅ Eaves, windows and entry points
✅ Fence lines and boundary areas
✅ Gardens and landscaped areas
✅ Other potential pest harbourage areas around the property

External treatments are a great option for helping control spiders, cockroaches, ants and other common household pests before they make their way inside.

🏠 External Pest Treatments from $180

Want to keep the pests outside where they belong?

📞 4954 5615
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Elite Building & Pest Services
Local pest control across Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Maitland, Port Stephens & the Hunter.

27/08/2026

🐜 ACTIVE TERMITES – BAITING TREATMENT UNDERWAY

Our technician recently attended this property where active termites were located and an above-ground termite baiting program was installed directly to the areas of activity.

Termite baiting works by allowing the termites to continue feeding on the bait and carry it back through the colony. The bait stations are then regularly monitored and replenished as required until termite activity has been eliminated.

Finding termites doesn’t always mean reaching straight for a chemical spray. Correct identification, treatment and ongoing monitoring are an important part of achieving effective termite management.

If you’ve noticed suspicious timber damage, mud leads or termite activity around your property, get in touch with Elite Building & Pest Services.

📞 02 4954 6415
🌐 www.elitebuildingandpestservices.com.au

Servicing Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Maitland, Port Stephens & the Hunter.