Termite Expert Reveals: Why Your Australian Home Isn't as Protected as You Think | Duayne Pearce

Follow me on my Socials! (Instagram: duaynepearce) (Facebook: DuaynePearceBuild) (TikTok: duaynepearcebuilder) Check out Alastair: 🔹Allure Pest — https://allurepest.com.au/team-member... Check out Duayne’s other projects: 🔹 Live Life Build — https://livelifebuild.com 🔹 D Pearce Constructions — https://dpearceconstructions.com.au 🔹 QuoteEaze — https://quoteeaze.com/Free-Offer.html In this episode, termite expert Alistair shares everything Australian homeowners and builders need to know about termite protection—including real stories of homes destroyed in just months. What You'll Learn: ✅ How termites destroy homes faster than you think ✅ Why visual barriers alone aren't enough protection ✅ Common mistakes that leave homes vulnerable ✅ The truth about pre-construction termite systems ✅ Real case studies from Southeast Queensland Key Takeaway: Termites work 24/7, can travel through concrete joints, and exist across all of Australia (except Tasmania). Pre-construction protection costs a fraction of your build but could save you from devastating damage. Whether you're building, renovating, or protecting an existing home, this episode could save you thousands. LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and turn on notifications for more Level Up episodes! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Introduction & Welcome 00:27 - Meet Alistair: Termite Expert 01:00 - How Alistair Got Into Pest Control 01:57 - Why Pre-Construction Termite Protection Matters 03:04 - Training Others & National Pest Conventions 04:46 - Old Chemical Barriers vs Modern Systems 05:29 - How Termites Work: The Colony Structure 06:00 - Workers, Soldiers & The 24/7 Termite Lifestyle 07:05 - Real Story: House Destroyed in 18 Months 08:06 - How Termites Find Food & Build Mud Tunnels 09:23 - Termite Species in Australia 10:25 - Why Concrete Slabs Aren't Enough Protection 11:01 - Dwayne's Shed: Real Termite Damage Example 13:37 - Physical Barriers: How Kordon Works 16:29 - Cold Joints & Tiling Over Slab Edges 18:55 - Why Annual Inspections Aren't Enough 20:30 - Real Case: Nearly Completed House Destroyed in 5 Years 21:43 - Worst Case: Rental Property Rebuild Story 24:29 - How Termites Eat From the Inside Out 25:15 - Do Termites Eat Treated Timber? 26:30 - Termite Mounds vs Hidden Colonies 27:00 - Can Termites Fly? Colonizing Flights Explained 28:42 - [SPONSOR: Highwood Timber Battens] 31:00 - Termite Colony Classes: Queens, Workers & Reproductives 32:25 - Alistair's Other Passion: Feral Pest Control & Hunting 34:15 - Hunting Deer in Southeast Queensland 37:48 - Feral Pigs & Wild Dog Problem 40:23 - Living Off the Land: Fresh Meat & Vegetables 43:39 - How to Contact Alistair & Allure Pest Solutions 45:10 - Why Bathroom Renos Need Termite Protection 47:34 - Termites Across Australia (Except Tasmania) 48:30 - Final Advice: Get Pre-Construction Protection 49:13 - Wrap Up & Where to Find More Info #termites #australianhomes #homebuilding #construction #pestcontrol #duaynepearce #podcast #melbournebuilder #constructionindustry #builder #buildingconstruction #builders #buildercoach #australianpodcast #aussiebuilder #australianbuilder #constructionindustry #construction #constructionpodcast #builderpodcast #builder #buildingconstruction #buildercoach #smallgoals #smallbusiness #business #entrepreneur