{"ai_json_enabled":true,"answer":"Termites, ants, mosquitoes, rodents and other pests need active prevention in tropical properties. Ask for treatment records, baiting or barrier details, inspection frequency and any known damage. Check timber, built-in furniture, roof spaces, garden contact and damp areas. Pest control should be part of a wider moisture, drainage and maintenance plan rather than a one-off spray. For Tropical Property Maintenance, The examples help with orientation; the latest details can be checked what still applies now. Use this as orientation before checking the live details.","category":"Tropical Property Maintenance","category_slug":"property-maintenance","confidence":"generated_from_public_sources","created_at":"2026-02-05T16:10:00+00:00","daily_publish_cap":2,"date_published":"2026-02-05","display_date":"2026-02-05","drip_status":"published_seed","freshness_warning":"Property prices, availability, construction progress, rental rules and legal requirements can change. Confirm current details with the developer, seller, property manager, Thai lawyer or qualified adviser.","id":"qa-00071-what-should-i-know-about-termites-and-","image_ids":[],"json_url":"/answer/what-should-i-know-about-termites-and-pest-control.json","last_updated":"2026-07-16T11:03:21+00:00","public_disclaimer":"This is general property guide information only, not legal, tax, financial or investment advice. Confirm the current position before signing documents or transferring funds.","publish_status":"published","published_at":"2026-02-05T16:10:00+00:00","question":"What should I know about termites and pest control?","question_intent":"manual","rss_enabled":true,"rss_pub_date":"Thu, 05 Feb 2026 16:10:00 GMT","schema_enabled":true,"site_key":"khao-lak-property-guide","slug":"what-should-i-know-about-termites-and-pest-control","source":"editorial_rebalance_v1","source_record_ids":[],"source_type":"editorial_rebalance_v1","source_urls":[],"status":"published","tags":["manual","reviewed"]}