Got Termites? Call in Detection Dogs
Termite control Brisbane is an issue faced by many home owners and they are continuously looking for effective ways to deal with the situation. Termites are tiny creatures that are often not found in hidden areas. Before their presence is detected, a lot of damage is already done by them to the building structure and timber present in the house. Termite control companies make use of a number of termite detection methods to make sure these creatures are detected and removed before causing any serious damage. One widely used termite detection technique is with the use of detection dogs.
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Detection dogs make use of their strong sense of smell to detect presence of a number of materials, including drugs, arson, explosives and even termites. There are specific breeds of dogs that used for this purpose. These specific breeds have highly sensitive noses and they have an accuracy rate of detecting termite infestation of about 90 – 95%. When detection dogs are trained in a proper manner, they do not need to see the termites; they simply smell their presence through even the hidden areas of the building. The detection dogs are trained in a manner that as soon as they sense the termite presence they point out to the source with their nose. These dogs do not scratch or damage the walls, floors, or the furniture.
Apart from giving you an accurate inspection of termites, detection dogs also provide other benefits. When you use detection dogs for inspection, there will be no need to remove bedding, furniture, or any dismantling. This means there will be minimum disruption caused to a room during inspection. Dogs have an ability to detect the presence of termites even in the areas that are not readily visible. Another benefit is that since there is a more targeted approach, the treatment cost will be significantly reduced. This is because in case pesticides are to be applied, these will only be used in the affected areas identified by the detection dogs. Using detection dogs is an eco-friendly approach as it reduces the use of pesticides. There can be more peace of mind when detection dogs are used as this a highly proven, tested and effective method of termite inspection.
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Most companies involved in termite inspections Brisbane consider detection dogs as a cost-effective and environment-friendly option for termite detection. This method of termite detection is ideal for residential dwellings, hotels, restaurants, hospitals, cinemas and any other commercial facilities.