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Combined with annual preventive spray and termite inspection.<\/span>\n\n<div style=\"background:var(--bg2);border-bottom:1px solid var(--border)\"><div class=\"wrap\"><nav class=\"bc\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/responsepestcontrol.com.au\/\">Home<\/a><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M9 18l6-6-6-6\"\/><\/svg><a href=\"https:\/\/responsepestcontrol.com.au\/blog\/\">Blog<\/a><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M9 18l6-6-6-6\"\/><\/svg><span style=\"color:var(--txt)\">Pest-Proofing Brisbane Home<\/span><\/nav><\/div><\/div>\n\n<section class=\"hero\">\n  <div class=\"wrap hero-in\">\n    <div class=\"cat\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" width=\"13\" height=\"13\"><path d=\"M3 9l9-7 9 7v11a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2z\"\/><polyline points=\"9 22 9 12 15 12 15 22\"\/><\/svg>Deep Guides<\/div>\n    <h1 class=\"h1\">Complete Guide to Pest-Proofing Your Brisbane Home<\/h1>\n    <div class=\"meta-row\">\n      <span class=\"meta-item\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"4\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" rx=\"2\"\/><line x1=\"16\" y1=\"2\" x2=\"16\" y2=\"6\"\/><line x1=\"8\" y1=\"2\" x2=\"8\" y2=\"6\"\/><line x1=\"3\" y1=\"10\" x2=\"21\" y2=\"10\"\/><\/svg>Updated May 2026<\/span>\n      <span class=\"meta-item\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><polyline points=\"12 6 12 12 16 14\"\/><\/svg>13 min read<\/span>\n      <span class=\"meta-item\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\"><path d=\"M20 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H8a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"\/><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"\/><\/svg>Response Pest Control<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<div class=\"art\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\n\n    <div class=\"qs\"><p>Pest-proof your Brisbane home with four strategies applied in combination: seal all building entry points, eliminate food and water sources, make environmental modifications to reduce habitat attractiveness, and maintain a regular preventive treatment schedule. No single measure is sufficient alone; the combination reduces ongoing pest pressure substantially.<\/p><\/div>\n\n    <p>Pest-proofing is the set of actions you take to prevent pests from entering and establishing in the first place, as opposed to treating them after they have arrived. For Brisbane's year-round subtropical pest environment, preventive measures do not eliminate the need for periodic treatment but they substantially reduce the frequency, severity, and cost of infestations when applied consistently.<\/p>\n\n    <h2>The 4-Strategy Framework<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"framework\">\n      <div class=\"fw\"><div class=\"fw-num\">1<\/div><h3>Seal entry points<\/h3><p>Close the physical gaps that allow pests to enter: door thresholds, weep holes, pipe penetrations, screen mesh gaps, expansion joints. Mice pass through 6mm gaps; cockroaches through 3mm gaps. Systematic sealing reduces new incursions without chemical intervention.<\/p><\/div>\n      <div class=\"fw\"><div class=\"fw-num\">2<\/div><h3>Eliminate attractants<\/h3><p>Remove the food, water, and shelter that sustain pest populations inside the building: food storage in sealed containers, empty pet bowls at night, fix dripping taps, remove cardboard storage, clean grease from kitchen surfaces and appliances.<\/p><\/div>\n      <div class=\"fw\"><div class=\"fw-num\">3<\/div><h3>Environmental modifications<\/h3><p>Reduce the outdoor conditions that drive pests toward the building: cut back vegetation from the perimeter, replace mulch with crushed rock, eliminate standing water, remove ground-level debris, address subfloor moisture.<\/p><\/div>\n      <div class=\"fw\"><div class=\"fw-num\">4<\/div><h3>Regular preventive treatments<\/h3><p>Annual or quarterly professional pest treatment maintains a residual barrier around the property. Combined with strategies 1-3, treatment addresses populations that overcome physical and environmental barriers.<\/p><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <h2>Strategy 1: Sealing Entry Points<\/h2>\n    <p>Physical exclusion is the most durable pest control measure because it does not degrade over time the way a chemical residual does. A door seal fitted correctly in Year 1 is still working in Year 5. A chemical perimeter spray needs retreatment every 6-12 weeks.<\/p>\n\n    <h3>Doors and thresholds<\/h3>\n    <p>The gap under an external door is the single most common mouse entry point in Brisbane homes. A gap of 6mm or more is sufficient for a mouse to pass through repeatedly. Fit threshold seals (brush seals or rubber door sweeps) to all external doors. Check the full length of each seal for wear; worn sections in the centre of a long threshold seal are common and are easily missed unless you check by running your hand along the full length. Door weather strips on the sides and top of external doors prevent both insects and moisture ingress. Replace any weather strip that has separated from the frame or shows cracking.<\/p>\n\n    <h3>Flyscreen mesh<\/h3>\n    <p>Check all flyscreens at the start of each wet season (October) for: tears, holes, frame separation, and bent corners that allow a gap at the frame-to-window junction. Repair with self-adhesive mesh patch for small damage. Replace the full panel for tears larger than 30mm or when the mesh shows visible UV degradation (becomes rigid and crumbles at touch). Ensure all screen latches close firmly; screens that can be pushed inward at the frame provide no barrier. Install magnetic flyscreen strips for doorways that are frequently used without a door fitting.<\/p>\n\n    <h3>Weep holes in brick veneer<\/h3>\n    <p>Weep holes (the small gaps in brick courses at the base of brick veneer walls) are a legal and necessary moisture management feature of the building. They cannot be blocked. But uncovered weep holes are entry points for rats (25mm), mice (6mm), cockroaches, and spiders. Install plastic weep hole guards with mesh inserts: they allow moisture and air movement while preventing pest entry. Available from hardware stores for $0.80-$1.50 each. A standard brick veneer house has 20-40 weep holes; a full set of guards costs $20-$60 and takes 20 minutes to install.<\/p>\n\n    <h3>Pipe and conduit penetrations<\/h3>\n    <p>Every pipe and electrical conduit that passes through an external wall or floor leaves a gap at the entry point. Rats can compress their body to fit gaps as small as 25mm; mice fit through 6mm. Inspect every pipe penetration under sinks, at the laundry tub, at the air conditioning condenser lines, and where electrical conduit enters through external walls. Fill gaps larger than 6mm with expandable foam plus a galvanised mesh insert (mesh alone for gaps rats could gnaw through without foam; foam alone for gaps where rodents cannot access).<\/p>\n\n    <h3>Subfloor vents and access hatches<\/h3>\n    <p>Subfloor ventilation grilles should have intact mesh with openings no larger than 6mm. Check that the mesh is not rusted through or has not pulled away from the vent frame. Ensure subfloor access hatches close and latch properly. A loose or warped access hatch is an open door for rodents and possums. Subfloor access hatches should seal flush to the hatch frame with no visible gap around the perimeter when closed.<\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"zone-grid\">\n      <div class=\"zone\">\n        <div class=\"zone-lbl\">Priority sealing locations<\/div>\n        <div class=\"zone-list\">\n          <div class=\"zone-item\">All external door thresholds (6mm+ gap)<\/div>\n          <div class=\"zone-item\">Weep holes in brick veneer (guards with mesh inserts)<\/div>\n          <div class=\"zone-item\">All pipe penetrations through external walls<\/div>\n          <div class=\"zone-item\">Air conditioning condenser line entries<\/div>\n          <div class=\"zone-item\">Subfloor vent mesh (replace if rusted or separated)<\/div>\n          <div class=\"zone-item\">Roof void access hatch (close and latch)<\/div>\n          <div class=\"zone-item\">Expansion joints in paths adjacent to building<\/div>\n          <div class=\"zone-item\">Gaps around electrical conduit at wall entry<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"zone\">\n        <div class=\"zone-lbl\">Sealing materials by gap type<\/div>\n        <div class=\"zone-list\">\n          <div class=\"zone-item\">Under doors: rubber door sweep or brush threshold seal<\/div>\n          <div class=\"zone-item\">Pipe gaps (small): non-hardening silicone sealant<\/div>\n          <div class=\"zone-item\">Pipe gaps (large, rodent-accessible): galvanised mesh + foam<\/div>\n          <div class=\"zone-item\">Weep holes: plastic mesh weep hole guard inserts<\/div>\n          <div class=\"zone-item\">Expansion joints: flexible concrete sealant<\/div>\n          <div class=\"zone-item\">Flyscreen tears: self-adhesive mesh patch or panel replacement<\/div>\n          <div class=\"zone-item\">Roof eave gaps: galvanised mesh stapled to rafter ends<\/div>\n          <div class=\"zone-item\">Subfloor vents: steel mesh replacement panel (6mm aperture)<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <h2>Strategy 2: Eliminating Food and Water Sources<\/h2>\n    <p>Pests require three things to establish and sustain a population: food, water, and shelter. Eliminating food and water reduces the incentive for pests to establish and the capacity for existing populations to sustain themselves between treatments.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"attract-strip\">\n      <div class=\"as-hd\">Top food and water source eliminations for Brisbane homes<\/div>\n      <div class=\"as-grid\">\n        <div class=\"asi\"><div class=\"asi-lbl\">Dry food storage<\/div><div class=\"asi-txt\">Transfer all flour, cereals, rice, dried fruit, and pet food to sealed hard-sided containers. Cardboard and thin plastic packaging is accessible to mice, rats, and pantry beetles. Glass or hard plastic with sealing lids eliminates this vulnerability permanently.<\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"asi\"><div class=\"asi-lbl\">Pet food bowls<\/div><div class=\"asi-txt\">Empty and wash pet food bowls each evening. Pet food left out overnight is a primary sustaining food source for German cockroaches and ants in Brisbane kitchens. Remove bowls from the kitchen for the 8-hour overnight period minimum.<\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"asi\"><div class=\"asi-lbl\">Dripping taps and slow drains<\/div><div class=\"asi-txt\">German cockroaches can survive weeks on water alone. A dripping tap under the kitchen sink or a slow-draining basin provides a sustained water source in the primary cockroach harborage zone. Fix all leaks.<\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"asi\"><div class=\"asi-lbl\">Compost bins<\/div><div class=\"asi-txt\">Open compost piles are one of the most reliable rat and mouse attractants in Brisbane suburban gardens. Use a properly fitted bin with a lid that seals at the base. Avoid adding meat, dairy, or cooked food to garden compost.<\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"asi\"><div class=\"asi-lbl\">Pot plant saucers<\/div><div class=\"asi-txt\">Saucers under pot plants collect standing water that persists for 7-14 days between watering. Brisbane's wet season creates perfect mosquito breeding conditions in unattended saucers. Empty every 5-7 days or fill with sand.<\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"asi\"><div class=\"asi-lbl\">Kitchen grease and residue<\/div><div class=\"asi-txt\">Grease accumulated behind the oven and under the cooktop is a primary German cockroach food source. Clean grease from appliance sides and behind cooktop surfaces monthly during the wet season when cockroach activity peaks.<\/div><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <h2>Strategy 3: Environmental Modifications<\/h2>\n    <p>The outdoor environment around a Brisbane home significantly affects the pest pressure directed at the building. Properties with dense vegetation against the walls, timber-to-soil contact, blocked gutters, and accumulated debris have consistently higher pest pressure than properties where these conditions are managed.<\/p>\n\n    <h3>Vegetation management<\/h3>\n    <p>Cut back all garden vegetation to maintain a clear zone of at least 300-400mm between plants and the building base. Dense low-growing plants adjacent to the building create a sheltered, humid microhabitat that ant and cockroach colonies use as harborage adjacent to the building perimeter. Overhanging tree branches that touch the roofline provide rat and possum access to the roof void; trim branches to maintain at least 500mm clearance from the roofline.<\/p>\n\n    <h3>Mulch and ground cover<\/h3>\n    <p>Wood chip and organic mulch in garden beds adjacent to the building provides moist, warm harborage conditions that increase ant, cockroach, and silverfish populations at the building perimeter. Replace organic mulch within 600mm of the building with crushed rock or pebbles. Crushed rock does not retain moisture, does not decompose to provide food or harborage, and allows visual inspection of the building base for termite evidence during the annual inspection.<\/p>\n\n    <h3>Standing water elimination<\/h3>\n    <p>Brisbane's wet season creates standing water in containers, low areas, and blocked drains faster than any other factor. Inspect the full property every 7 days during October-April and eliminate all standing water. The specific sources that are most commonly overlooked: gutters (leaves create pools that persist for weeks); folded tarps and pool covers; flat roof sections with blocked drains; children's outdoor toys left after rain; animal troughs and water containers in sheds. Each of these can breed adult mosquitoes within 7-10 days at Brisbane summer temperatures.<\/p>\n\n    <h3>Subfloor and garden debris<\/h3>\n    <p>Timber offcuts, stored materials, and accumulated organic debris in the subfloor provide harborage for rodents and conducive conditions for termite foraging. Remove all stored timber from the subfloor. Clear leaf litter and organic accumulation from the subfloor annually. Ensure no timber is in contact with soil in or around the subfloor. In the garden, remove old timber sleepers in contact with soil, timber garden edging pressed against the building base, and any stored wood piles within 2 metres of the building perimeter.<\/p>\n\n    <h2>Strategy 4: Preventive Treatment Schedule<\/h2>\n    <p>Pest-proofing measures reduce the need for chemical treatment but do not eliminate it for Brisbane's year-round subtropical pest environment. Annual or quarterly preventive treatment maintains the residual barrier that sealing and environmental modifications cannot provide on their own.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"schedule-grid\">\n      <div class=\"sch\"><div class=\"sch-lbl\">Annual (standard program)<\/div><div class=\"sch-txt\">General pest spray in August-September. Pre-spring coverage lasts through October-March peak. Termite inspection annually. Suitable for most Brisbane homes with no recurring pest history.<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"sch\"><div class=\"sch-lbl\">Quarterly (high-pressure properties)<\/div><div class=\"sch-txt\">August-September, November, February, May. For creek-adjacent properties, homes near industrial areas, or properties with recurring cockroach and rodent pressure. Maintains continuous coverage across Brisbane's year-round pest cycle.<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"sch\"><div class=\"sch-lbl\">6-monthly inspection<\/div><div class=\"sch-txt\">For properties with past termite history, Zone 1 dense bushland surroundings, or large Eucalyptus within 50 metres. Supplements the annual general pest program with additional termite risk monitoring.<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"sch\"><div class=\"sch-lbl\">Post-event treatment<\/div><div class=\"sch-txt\">After significant flood or rain events: source elimination within 7 days, targeted perimeter spray 7-14 days after event to address population surges. See the <a href=\"https:\/\/responsepestcontrol.com.au\/blog\/pest-control-after-floods-storms-brisbane\/\">post-flood pest guide.<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <h2>Brisbane-Specific Pest-Proofing Priorities<\/h2>\n    <p>Brisbane's subtropical climate and local construction characteristics create several pest-proofing priorities that differ from cooler or drier climates.<\/p>\n\n    <h3>Humidity and material degradation<\/h3>\n    <p>Brisbane's year-round humidity degrades sealing materials faster than in Melbourne or Adelaide. Rubber door seals in direct sun on north and west facing doors can become brittle and crack within 2-3 years vs 5-7 years in Melbourne. Silicone sealants in wet areas and around pipe penetrations need inspection every 2 years. Flyscreen mesh UV-degrades faster in Queensland's higher UV environment. Build a habit of annual August inspection of all seals, screens, and gap fillings before the wet season and peak pest period begins.<\/p>\n\n    <h3>Brick veneer construction<\/h3>\n    <p>A large proportion of Brisbane's post-1970 residential building stock is brick veneer construction with weep holes. Weep hole guards are one of the highest-priority pest-proofing measures for this construction type and are consistently overlooked. A set of weep hole guards for a standard Brisbane brick veneer house costs $20-$60 and takes 20 minutes to install. This is the highest-return pest-proofing investment per hour of effort for brick veneer properties.<\/p>\n\n    <h3>Subfloor homes<\/h3>\n    <p>Properties on timber subfloors (pre-1970 construction, most common in Paddington, Toowong, Auchenflower, Camp Hill, and inner south suburbs) have specific pest-proofing priorities: subfloor access hatch integrity, subfloor vent mesh condition, and elimination of timber-to-soil contact. These properties also have the highest termite risk exposure given accessible timber framing from the soil, making the annual termite inspection particularly important. Subfloor properties benefit from a twice-yearly subfloor inspection (once by the pest operator at the annual inspection, once by the homeowner in spring).<\/p>\n\n    <h2>Cost vs Reactive Treatment: The Financial Case for Pest-Proofing<\/h2>\n    <p>The financial case for pest-proofing investment is straightforward. A German cockroach infestation that establishes because of a food storage issue and an ungapped kitchen costs $220-$280 to treat professionally. Addressing the food storage and sealing the entry gap costs $30-$50 in materials and 1-2 hours. The prevention cost is approximately 15% of the treatment cost for a single infestation cycle.<\/p>\n    <p>For rodents, the ongoing cost of bait station monitoring for a property with multiple unsealed entry points is $80-$120 per quarterly visit indefinitely. Sealing the entry points (professional exclusion service: $200-$400 for a standard house) and then monitoring annually produces the same outcome at lower total cost over 3-5 years. The one-time sealing investment repays itself in reduced treatment costs within the first year in most cases.<\/p>\n    <p>For mosquitoes, weekly standing water elimination costs nothing but time. A professional monthly spray program for a bayside property during the wet season costs $80 per visit for 6 months: $480 per wet season. Source elimination plus monthly spray is more effective than spray alone; source elimination alone substantially reduces the pressure that makes monthly spray necessary. The combination is the most effective outcome; source elimination significantly reduces the total spray program cost needed to achieve the same result. Full prevention and treatment cost information at the <a href=\"https:\/\/responsepestcontrol.com.au\/pricing\/\">pest control pricing guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"cta-box\">\n      <div><h3>Professional pest-proofing assessment and treatment<\/h3><p>Entry point identification, barrier installation, and annual treatment program. Brisbane and Gold Coast.<\/p><\/div>\n      <div class=\"cta-acts\">\n        <a href=\"tel:0406178471\" class=\"btn-g\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\"><path d=\"M22 16.92v3a2 2 0 0 1-2.18 2 19.79 19.79 0 0 1-8.63-3.07A19.5 19.5 0 0 1 4.69 12a19.79 19.79 0 0 1-3.07-8.67A2 2 0 0 1 3.6 1.21h3a2 2 0 0 1 2 1.72 12.84 12.84 0 0 0 .7 2.81 2 2 0 0 1-.45 2.11L8.09 9.91a16 16 0 0 0 6 6l.87-.87a2 2 0 0 1 2.11-.45 12.84 12.84 0 0 0 2.81.7A2 2 0 0 1 22 16.92z\"\/><\/svg>0406 178 471<\/a>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/responsepestcontrol.com.au\/quote\/\" class=\"btn-gw\">Get a Quote<\/a>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"faq-list\" id=\"faq\">\n      <div class=\"faq-item\"><button class=\"faq-q\"><span class=\"faq-qt\">Is pest-proofing effective without chemical treatment?<\/span><div class=\"faq-tog\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"5\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"19\"\/><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/div><\/button><div class=\"faq-ans\">Pest-proofing significantly reduces pressure but does not replace treatment for existing infestations. Sealing prevents new incursions; treatment addresses established populations. Both are more effective in combination than either alone. See our <a href=\"https:\/\/responsepestcontrol.com.au\/blog\/diy-vs-professional-pest-control\/\">DIY vs professional pest control guide.<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"faq-item\"><button class=\"faq-q\"><span class=\"faq-qt\">How much does pest-proofing a Brisbane home cost?<\/span><div class=\"faq-tog\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"5\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"19\"\/><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/div><\/button><div class=\"faq-ans\">DIY materials: $80-$200 for door seals, weep hole guards, mesh repairs, and gap fillers. Annual preventive treatment: $180-$320. Total first-year cost for a fully pest-proofed home: $260-$520. Significantly less than resolving an established infestation at $220-$280 per treatment cycle.<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"faq-item\"><button class=\"faq-q\"><span class=\"faq-qt\">How often should I repeat pest-proofing measures?<\/span><div class=\"faq-tog\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"5\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"19\"\/><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/div><\/button><div class=\"faq-ans\">Annual August inspection of all seals, screens, and gap fillings before the wet season. Monthly water source elimination October-April. Annual professional pest treatment (August-September optimal timing). 6-monthly subfloor vent check for subfloor construction properties.<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"faq-item\"><button class=\"faq-q\"><span class=\"faq-qt\">What are the most important pest-proofing measures for Brisbane?<\/span><div class=\"faq-tog\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"5\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"19\"\/><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/div><\/button><div class=\"faq-ans\">Weep hole guards (brick veneer homes), door threshold seals, weekly standing water elimination (wet season), and annual gutter cleaning before November. Brisbane's humidity degrades seals faster than in cooler climates; inspect annually rather than every 3-5 years.<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"faq-item\"><button class=\"faq-q\"><span class=\"faq-qt\">Can pest-proofing prevent termites?<\/span><div class=\"faq-tog\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"5\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"19\"\/><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/div><\/button><div class=\"faq-ans\">General sealing does not prevent subterranean termites, which enter through soil via mud tubes rather than building gaps. Termite prevention requires a soil barrier, timber-to-soil contact elimination, and annual inspection. See the <a href=\"https:\/\/responsepestcontrol.com.au\/blog\/complete-guide-termite-protection-brisbane\/\">complete termite protection guide.<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"author-bar\">\n      <div class=\"author-av\">R<\/div>\n      <div><div class=\"author-nm\">Response Pest Control<\/div><div class=\"author-cr\">Licensed pest control operators, Brisbane and Gold Coast. ABN 45 433 415 022.<\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <p style=\"margin-top:28px;font-size:14px;color:var(--txt3)\">More guides: <a href=\"https:\/\/responsepestcontrol.com.au\/services\/\">All services<\/a> &bull; <a href=\"https:\/\/responsepestcontrol.com.au\/pests\/\">Pest guides<\/a> &bull; <a href=\"https:\/\/responsepestcontrol.com.au\/pricing\/\">Pricing<\/a> &bull; <a href=\"https:\/\/responsepestcontrol.com.au\/quote\/\">Get a quote<\/a><\/p>\n    <p style=\"margin-top:10px;font-size:14px;color:var(--txt3)\">Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/responsepestcontrol.com.au\/blog\/complete-guide-termite-protection-brisbane\/\">Complete termite protection guide<\/a> &bull; <a href=\"https:\/\/responsepestcontrol.com.au\/blog\/seasonal-pest-control-guide-brisbane\/\">Seasonal pest guide Brisbane<\/a> &bull; <a href=\"https:\/\/responsepestcontrol.com.au\/blog\/diy-vs-professional-pest-control\/\">DIY vs professional pest control<\/a><\/p>\n\n  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