Real Estate
Real estate agents are encouraged to take a leading role in providing EHB information to buyers in Restricted Movement Zones (RMZ), where EHB has been found.
EHB infests untreated pinewood, and many homes built since 2000 in Western Australia have been built with untreated pinewood structural timbers.
Accordingly, buyers of homes within RMZ areas should be referred to pest inspectors who have been trained in the identification of EHB infestation.
A list of accredited EHB inspectors can be found on the Department of Commerce website.
Buyers may also benefit from advice on treatment options for new construction or existing timber structures. The Department of Commerce website offers information on treatment options, including in-situ application.
Real estate agents are encouraged to increase their awareness of all EHB issues, including descriptions and signs of infestation.
As of September 2010, there have 178 discoveries of EHB across 59 Perth suburbs. There has also been one find in Albany. Suburbs affected by these finds can be found here.
Agents should be particularly focused on high risk suburbs, such as newer suburbs adjacent to pine plantations and large scale infestations.
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