Termite Inspections in Mount Hunter
A termite inspection is the first step in termite management
Elevated Views, Historic Roots, & Hidden Termite Risks
Mount Hunter is a village steeped in history. Its name is directly linked to Governor John Hunter, who, in 1795, named the area “Cowpastures” after discovering an escaped herd of cattle here, a vital resource for the early colony. This rich past is reflected in the quaint, historic Mount Hunter Public School, a long-standing fixture in the community. Today, Mount Hunter offers a mix of established rural-residential homes, often on larger blocks, surrounded by a blend of agricultural land and native bushland.
Given its historic roots, many properties in Mount Hunter, particularly those older homes and the charming school building, often incorporate significant amounts of aged timber in their construction – from original framing and floorboards to outbuildings and mature timber structures. This makes them highly attractive to established termite colonies. Our inspections meticulously check these legacy timber elements for signs of past and present activity.
Properties here often transition directly from manicured lawns to natural bushland or agricultural pastures. This interface is a high-risk zone, as termite colonies living in the surrounding eucalypts or hidden within old fence posts and tree stumps can easily forage towards your home. The key to this is that they have little if any naturally occurring permanent water.
Our inspections extend to the broader property, assessing these critical transition areas for potential termite hot spots and ensuring that if current termite protection is not in place that we are able to recommend appropriate protection and quote to install if necesary.
