AS 3660.2:2017 Termite managemen
3.4.2 Presence of termites
Inspection for the presence of termites shall include damage probably caused by termites, signs of past or present termite activity or past treatment for termite activity. Where damage is detected the inspection shall identify the location of damage and the severity of the damage that was visible.
NOTE: The damage visible at the time of inspection may not be the full extent of the damage actually present.
3.4.3 Identification of termites
Where live termites are detected identification and reporting of the type of termite as far as is practicable, given the available evidence, shall be provided. Information supporting identification of the termites as either subterranean, drywood or dampwood shall be based on the appearance of any workings. Observation of the termite workers may help to confirm this conclusion and may take the identification to family level. An identification to genus and to species will normally require the collection of the soldier and/or reproductive castes. Termites so collected, shall be preserved in alcohol for later identification.
3.4.4 Conditions conducive to timber pests
The inspection shall include assessment of conditions that may increase the likelihood of the presence of termites. Where practical, the inspection shall include the following:
(a) Any aspects that relate to the presence and maintenance of any installed termite management system or system components.
(b) Reporting the labelled expected protection period of any termiticides thought to have been applied.
(c) Assessment of construction and site development issues, moisture conditions and how these affect the choice and installation of termite management system components.
(d) Construction aspects which affect termite risk, such as for example, the suitability of timber for the level of exposure where timber is in contact with the ground or masonry.
NOTE: In many cases it is neither feasible nor possible for an inspector to assess the likely durability of a timber element.
(e) Assessment of site development and usage, for example, garden beds that increase the risk of infestation, such as vegetation against structures which reduces ventilation.
(f) Where there is the storage of timber, or other items containing cellulose or other goods under and adjacent to a structure, the risk these pose.