Termite Treatments
If your home has been found to have termites, we have a number of treatments below to eradicate them. Which treatment is used depends on the species of termites, where they have been located, and the extent of the activity. Please note termite treatments are designed to get rid of active termites within your house or garden by eliminating the colony. It does not however prevent other colonies from returning as termites leave a pheromone trail that without further protection and monitoring means another colony may return. To prevent termites returning we recommend a preventative termite management system is installed - either a chemical barrier or inground bait stations.
The below methods all use a non-repellent chemical which kills the termites in the colony via the transfer effect. The non repellent method is the smart way to eliminates termites as it uses their interactive behaviours to our advantage. Termites unknowingly get the non-repellent chemical on their body and before they die, they unknowingly pass the chemical to other termites during their interactions. This then happens again and again, eventually leading to death of the termites and collapse of the colony.
Baiting & Monitoring
This is a common method to get rid of termites out of homes. Bait that is highly attractive to termites is attached to the wall, skirting or other areas where termites are active. The bait is sealed off and termites enter the baited area within a concealed environment, then attracting other termites to feed on the bait. This bait is then transferred throughout the termite colony through the transfer effect until colony elimination. Baiting and monitoring will involve a few visits to the property to monitor the bait and replace it if and when required. Once the termites have finished feeding on the bait, it’s likely the colony has been eliminated and the station can be removed.
Dusting
Using a non repellent dust specifically designed for termites that is dusted directly into the termite workings. Small holes are drilled into the termite workings and gently applied with a hand puffer. Once it has been applied into their workings, the termites carry the dust particles on their bodies and throughough the transfer effect, back to the nest.
Foaming
As with the dusting, a termite specific foam can be applied to the termite workings within affected timbers at various intervals. Not only will the foam work right away, as the foam dries it leaves the non repellant chemical which is transferred thoughout the termite colony through the transfer effect.
What does termite removal cost?
Prices for colony control are difficult to quote over the phone as it depends on the level of infestation. We may be able to provide a rough estimate over the phone but we will likely need to visit and carry out a termite inspection to determine the extent of infestation and then provide an estimate on the termite removal. Usually at least three visits will be required. Firstly to carry out the initial inspection and treatment or set up the baits. Monitoring must then take place to ensure the termites have accepted the bait or to refill the bait if they're still feeding. A third visit is often required to confirm termite elimination or once again refill baits or re-treat areas if termites are still active. The cost for the termite inspection is $249, then the treatment costs is per visit and will vary depending on how many bait bags are required. These treatment costs are from $200 per visit. In some instances, more than three visits will be required.
Termite eradication is often not a quick fix and multiple visits to a property is likely to be needed to ensure colony elimination. It’s important to note again that once we succeed in eliminating the colony, the pheromone trail still leaves your building at a high risk for a further attack, and you should consider a long-term termite management system.
