Home Insurance and Pests

Did you know your home insurance doesn't protect you against damage caused by rodents and insects, including termites?

Most home insurance policies do not cover damage caused by pests, as pest control is considered general maintenance. Therefore, regular inspections and treatments can help prevent damage to your home. 

While rodents and insects may be small, they do have the capacity to damage your home significantly. 

Termites alone are said to cause more damage to homes in Australia than fire, floods, or storms combined. CSIRO reports that 1 in 5 homes across Australia will suffer a termite attack at some point, with the average damage repair bill approaching $10,000. However, for some, the loss can be much greater. 

Termites live underground and can go undetected for long periods, allowing them to cause significant damage. For some, the damage caused by termites has resulted in their homes being deemed unsafe and unliveable.

As with all pests, termite damage is not covered under home and contents insurance; it can leave the homeowner with a substantial financial burden. 

For many of us, our home is the largest investment we will ever make. To protect our homes, we should prioritise pest control and, in particular, ensure our homes are regularly inspected for termites.

Consumer Protection recommends that homeowners arrange for a licensed pest control technician to inspect their homes at least once a year.

Regular termite inspections can save you thousands of dollars in costly repairs by detecting any termite activity before significant damage is done. However, you could have an inspection done today and be clear of termites only to find they have moved in the following week. That's why installing a termite preventative system is also essential to protecting your home from termite attack.

Termico Pest Management is Perth's leader in termite preventative systems. Homes fully protected with a Termico termite preventative system are backed by Perth's most comprehensive Termite Damage Replacement Warranty. So, while your home may not be covered for termite damage under your home insurance, you can rest assured that your home is protected with Termico.

To find out more about Termite Treatments and ways to protect your home from termite attack, visit Perth's Leader in Termite Treatments |Termite Control WA, or contact the friendly team at Termico Pest Management on 08 9443 9451.
 

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