Pest Inspection: Termites, Insurance, and Protection Your Home – David Bergen | Home Building Podcast
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Behan sits down with David Bergen from DB2 Pest Control to uncover one of the most expensive risks facing Aussie homeowners: termites. Termites cause over $1 billion worth of damage to 650,000 homes every year and none of it is covered by insurance. David explains why these pests are so dangerous, how to spot the hidden signs before it’s too late, and the biggest mistakes homeowners make that invite termites straight into their homes. Whether you’re building new, renovating, or maintaining your current home, this episode will give you practical tips to protect your most important investment.
Chapters
01:05 – Meet David Bergen, DB2 Pest Control
02:40 – Why termites aren’t covered by insurance
05:14 – How termites get into your home
08:30 – The “clicking in the walls” story
12:47 – Common homeowner mistakes (like wood piles)
16:25 – Why spraying termites makes it worse
20:33 – What an inspection really involves
25:12 – Prevention vs treatment costs
29:45 – Termite stats: $1 billion a year in damage
32:18 – David’s $10K home improvement answer
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