Termite Treatments

 

Termites or white ants as they are also referred to can enter your property via:

  • Cracks or joins in the concrete slab
  • Alongside waste water pipes that pass through the concrete slab
  • & also through weepholes (which are located around the base of your premises)

As noted above, termites can enter your property in numerous ways, regardless of whether the building is made of brick or timber and more often than not they will enter your premises undetected.  Termites have the capabiltity of causing extensive damage to the construction of your home and moisture is often a major contributing factor in attracting termite infestation.

 

So what else attracts termites to your property?

There are a number of underlying factors that will attract termites to your premises and another one of them apart from moisture, is timber lying on the ground. 

So to discourage termites coming into your property we recommend the following:

  • Gardens and irrigations systems are to be kept as far away from the external walls of the premises as possible
  • Airconditioning or hot water system overflows should be directed either further away from the property or into a drain
  • Any downpipes that are broken or have rusted through should be repaired or replaced as soon as possbile
  • Timber lying in the subfloor (if applicable) should be removed
  • Timber lying on the ground or landscaping timbers should be removed or replaced with non-susceptible (treated) material

So how do you protect your property?

A termite treatment is your best method of protecting your property and since every property is different a qualified technician will:

  • Visit your premises
  • Assess the situation
  • Discuss the recommendations
  • Present you with a written treatment proposal

Please note we do not quote termite treatments over the telephone or via e-mail and in some instances the technician may feel it is necessary to carry out a termite inspection to your property prior to a written quotation being presented to you.

 

What Termite Treatment / Baiting Options are currently available to you?

  • Termidor Foaming
  • Chemical Termite Treatments 
  • Termx (Reticulation) Replenishment System
  • Altis Reticulation System
  • HomeGuard
  • Exterra Baits
  • Nemesis Termite Baiting System

 

What chemicals does our company use?

  • Termidor (Fipronil) - Bayer.
  • Biflex (Bifenthrin)- Fmc.
  • Prothor (Imidacloprid) - Ensystex Australasia


All chemicals are registered by the health department.

 

How will we treat your property for termites?

Treatment involves:

  • Drilling and injecting of termiticide into the ground, either via holes drilled through concrete paths, tiles, or pavers, etc, (pavers are lifted where possible)
  • And/or chemical is placed directly into the ground once a trench has been formed around the perimeter of the premises. 

 
If drilling is required:

  • Holes are placed approximately 300mm out from the edge of the building and are drilled at approximately 150-200mm intervals out, but against the footings and are carried out according to the Australian Standards AS3660.2
  • All holes are resealed once termiticide has been injected


Treatment to all soil areas are:

  • Original soil is back-filled after chemical has been injected into the ground
  • And the barrier is brought back to the top surface to create as much protection to the property as possible

Please note, upon completion of the termite treatment to your property, we endeavour to ensure that your premises are left as clean, neat and tidy as possible, so you find your experience with our company to be a smooth and reassuring one.

 

Will you receive a Free Service Period?

Yes, in most cases a 12 month free service period is offered to you.  Although sometimes the technician may feel that a free service period is not an available option, for example, due to the building's construction or according to the recommendations you choose to accept.

How do you now book an obligation free termite treatment quotation?

Well all you have to do If you would like to make an appointment for an obligation free quotation for a termite treatment, is to telephone our friendly office staff who would be more than happy to assist you or alternatively you can e-mail us by going to the “ contact us ” section of our website, noting your e-mail address , contact details and inquiry where applicable and we will reply to your e-mail as soon as possible.

 

What if you have a question or two to ask?

You just follow the directions as per noted above - click on the "contact us" tab, complete the form noting your e-mail address and fill in your contact details and question/s and we will reply either via e-mail or telephone as soon as we possibly can.  If necessary or if you would like, we can always have a qualified technician contact you.