Termite Management & Protection
Termites can cause significant damage while remaining concealed within a building. An appropriate termite management system helps reduce the risk of termite attack and provides ongoing termite management between regular inspections.
We provide termite inspections and design and install termite management systems for existing homes and buildings, with recommendations based on the property, its construction, termite history and site conditions.
When is termite management recommended?
A termite management system may be recommended where a property has current or previous termite activity, an existing system is no longer current, or building and site conditions present an increased risk of termite attack.
Regular termite inspections remain important, but an inspection only assesses accessible areas at the time of inspection. Termite activity can remain concealed within inaccessible areas of a building.
Current termite activity — treatment and ongoing management may be required.
Previous termite activity — particularly where there is no current management system.
Expired or discontinued systems — existing protection or monitoring may no longer be current.
Higher-risk conditions — construction, access, drainage or other site conditions can increase the potential for concealed termite entry.
Termite Management Options
Different properties require different approaches to termite management. The appropriate system or treatment depends on the building's construction, termite history, current activity and site conditions. In some situations, a combination of methods may be recommended.
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In-ground monitoring stations are installed at selected locations around the building and property and inspected regularly for termite activity. If termites are detected, bait is introduced into affected stations to target the colony.
Monitoring programs provide an ongoing means of detecting and managing termite activity and can be a practical option where no active termites are present at the time of installation.
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Advanced termite baiting systems use stations containing long-lasting termite bait installed at selected locations around the building and property. The bait remains available between scheduled inspections, allowing foraging termites that encounter the stations to begin feeding without first requiring detection and a separate bait installation.
These systems provide ongoing termite management and may also incorporate additional baiting where termite activity is identified.
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Chemical termite treatments use registered termiticides to establish treated zones in the soil around and, where required, beneath a building. These treated areas are designed to reduce the risk of concealed termite entry.
The treatment required depends on the construction of the building, accessible areas, existing termite entry points and surrounding site conditions.
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Where active termites are found, targeted treatments may be used to control the termite colony. Depending on the circumstances, this may involve termite baiting or the careful application of an appropriate termiticide directly to areas of termite activity.
Colony control addresses the identified termite activity and may form part of a broader termite management plan. On its own, colony control is not a complete ongoing termite management system for the property.
Choosing the right termite management system
The right termite management system for your property depends on the individual situation. We consider the building's construction, termite history, previous treatments or management systems, potential termite entry points and surrounding site conditions before making a recommendation.
Where termite management work is recommended, we can provide a Termite Management Plan and Proposal outlining the proposed system, areas to be treated or protected, relevant limitations and ongoing inspection or maintenance requirements.
Termite management and regular inspections
No termite management system can completely eliminate the risk of termite attack. Regular termite inspections remain an important part of protecting a property, even where a management system is installed.
Inspections provide an opportunity to identify evidence of termite activity, changes to the building or surrounding conditions, and issues that may affect the performance of an existing management system.
The recommended inspection frequency will depend on the property, its termite risk and the type of management system installed.
Need advice on termite management?
Whether you’ve had previous termite activity, have an existing termite management system, or management has been recommended following an inspection, we can help determine the appropriate next step for your property.