Your Complete Termite Control Solution for Canberra

Termites can cause severe damage to your home and property. Many people don’t realise they have them until the problem becomes too severe. Therefore, scheduling a routine termite inspection before costly repairs is crucial. Termites can be difficult to spot until the damage has been done. Therefore, it is crucial to have termite inspections at least once per year. In addition, if you live in a hot and humid area, termites are more likely than others to infest your house. Therefore, you can be more careful about scheduling your annual inspections. Older homes are more likely to be home to unwanted guests. So, before you decide whether to purchase a house, it is worth having a pest and termite inspection.

Both termites and carpenter ants can produce winged reproductions to spread their species and establish new colonies. Therefore, it is crucial to recognise any flying insects on your walls. These are important points that will allow you to distinguish termites from ants.

• Termites found in groups are lighter in colour. Flying ants, for example, come in various colours, including red, brown, and black.
• Both termites and ants have two pairs of wings. The termite wings, however, are almost identical in size. The distinctive body of an ant has three distinct parts.
• Termites can also be divided into three parts. They don’t have narrow waists as ants, however.
• Termites have straight beaded antennae. Straight beaded antennae are a result of ants having bent antennae.

Professional extermination is often more efficient than DIY methods and takes less time. You can save money by not allowing pests to grow, and you will be able to get rid of them quickly. Identifying and treating the root cause of pest problems can improve pest management efficiency. However, the root cause will only be addressed if it is treated. Routine pest control includes a survey of the home and inspections of the interior and exterior.

• An expert in pest control might create a customised pest control program after assessing pests, IPM strategies, and other relevant information.

One of the most pressing concerns in termite management is the possibility of eradicating termites. Unfortunately, the answer is a resounding ‘no’. It’s important to understand that complete eradication of termites is not a feasible goal for homeowners. It would help if you didn’t attempt to control termites at home. They could be in your yard or further away. It is better to hire a professional with the experience and knowledge to manage termites in your home. If you notice termite signs, contact a pest control company right away. You can find many online resources to help you control termites at home. If there are existing problems, DIY termite control is not advised.

Termites do not transmit the disease to other insects via their bites. Termite bites are rare due to their small size and weak bite. However, any insect bite or puncture can make you sick. A soldier is a termite that could bite you, but it is extremely unlikely. Soldiers are more likely to repel ants using mouthparts than workers’ termites. Their heads are darker brown and larger than the workers’ termites’. They do not have eyes or wings. Depending on which termite species you have, you might notice termite droppings or damaged timber.

If DIY treatment fails, you can prevent termites from returning. For example, a gravel barrier or similar material can protect soil and wooden structures like termite porches. Avoid putting mud tubes in the foundations. Press down on the wood and use a flashlight to check its strength. Proper ventilation is essential to keep moisture out and soften the wood. Hiring pest control experts can eliminate termites. Tom’s Pest Control termite experts have many years of expertise and can design a customised treatment plan.

Bait stations are an effective and long-lasting way to eliminate termites. The bait works slowly, but it is effective in eliminating all types of termites, including reproductive or army termites. Hexaflumuron is the leading insecticide used for termite control. Fipronil is the active ingredient in many liquid termiticides. This chemical was carefully formulated and can be used immediately to kill termites in sufficient amounts. Termidor (Fipronyl) is America’s most well-known termiticide. It is widely used for termite control. Termidor is the only termiticide that kills termites and exterminates their colonies. These products are available online and at local businesses that offer pest control supplies.

The walls are quiet. Hidden in corners and on windowsills are many more wings. You can see their existence by watching tiny white creatures crawling along the baseboards. Anyone who has previously dealt with termite infestations will recognise the sound. If homeowners can spot termites, they can be found in their homes. Termites can be very costly after you have paid for damages or made repairs to your home. Installing a termite barrier can prevent this. A termite barrier is the best way to eliminate termites from your home. We can provide it. Termite colonies can live up to eight years, but they can be destroyed in as short as 90 days.

This termite control method stops termites from entering your property and creates a treatment area around the infestation. Digging a trench is the best way to put up a termite barrier. Backfilling is also possible. The trench should be 50 mm below ground level and 150 mm wide. This means that concrete tiles will be drilled 150mm deep and exterior walls 150mm apart. A 200m area will enclose the driveway, walkway, patios, and entrances.

Inspecting the property for termites before installing a chemical barrier is crucial. This inspection ensures that there are no active termites and that any active termites must be removed before the barrier can be constructed. Termites that have not died can be treated immediately. Twenty-one days later, we returned to inspect and ensure their removal is successful. If termites are not present, the barrier can be installed immediately. After the barrier is installed, a trench should be dug around it. It should be 300mm wide and deep enough to expose feet.

The termite baiting device should be installed after the home is inspected. Pest control professionals will then determine the best way to eliminate termites. Monitoring stations can detect termites and initiate colonial removal. The bait contains a cellulose-based termiticide mixed with a slow-acting and long-acting insecticide. The termites’ worker termites eat the bait and return to the colony to continue consuming the rest. Eliminating a colony can take between 6 and 12 weeks. We are well-versed in termite baiting techniques.

Furniture can be treated with the same termite management methods as wood. These are just some ways to eliminate termites from your home.

• Make sure that your furniture is not in direct contact with dampness.
• Wooden furniture can be protected with aloe vera gel.
• Let a professional apply a high-quality wood varnish to your wooden furniture.
• It’s a good idea to eliminate any wooden objects you don’t use. They could be breeding grounds for insects.
• Please live near the coast. However, to administer chemical treatments, a specialist should be consulted.
• You can also get rid of termites with white vinegar or lemon juice. Mix two lemon juices with one cup of vinegar in a bowl and place in a container.

It is fantastic to see the speed at which termites can consume wood. The economy suffers from termites that cause damage to property worth over $5 billion each year. You may also be able to see through the wood and cause damage to your home’s stability. It can be challenging to predict the extent of damage caused by termites. The size and type of colony will determine the extent of the damage. Contaminated wood might also be a factor. While termites can live in smaller colonies, they are more common in larger colonies. As a result, termites can infest homes with several colonies. Termites can cause severe damage if they are present in large numbers.

Look out for mud tubes in your home (door frames, fixtures, and wooden furniture), dark corners, or damp walls. These could indicate termite infestation, and again, termites could be responsible if this happens. A wooden floor is used to create the perfect home. Let’s suppose you hear a hollow sound from it. Or you may find papery wood. If termites are present, a wooden floor could be a problem.

• Tiny spores might identify dry wood termites. Small, dirty hardwood particles could also confirm a termite infestation.
• You may notice worn-out clothing and microscopic spores in costumes. Urbanites can also be affected by termites via their electrocortical switchboards.

These termites live in wood and require moisture to survive. Because they live in wood, these termites can thrive in humid coastal environments. These are the three types and their appearance.

• Workers: Drywood termites look similar to subterranean termites due to their cream-to–white colour.
• Soldiers – These are opaque with heads or bodies and darker orangish-brown skin.

Reproductive Drywood Swallowers are dark brown, with amber-coloured heads. They also have smoky grey wings. Subterranean termite colonies tend to be smaller than dry wood termite ones. In mature colonies, there are only about a handful of termites. They form new colonies by mating in wood cracks.

A termite network is an underground system of pipes placed around a home. Its primary purpose is to stop termites from returning. It can be extensively sprayed with termiticides using special machinery or pumps. There are many options available for reticulation. Each system has its pros and cons. As an example, let’s say they have access to the perimeter. They can then be replenished without having to dig through concrete. A termite chemical barrier is a chemically treated area that can be used as a barrier around a building or structure. This treated zone is strategically placed beneath the earth’s surface to stop termites from flowing naturally. You can choose any termite depending on your budget and needs.

Termite treatment usually lasts for five years. Although termite bait stations only last for one year and should not be replaced annually, liquid termite treatment may last up to five. Termites can only get through after five years. If the chemical barrier is not broken, termites can still get into your home. Annual inspections can control termites. The bait can be extremely dangerous, and termites could eat it while they forage. After they are done, termites will return the bait to their colony, where it will spread disease. The colony can be destroyed quickly, as termites take several months to find the bait stations.

Approximately 350 species of termites are found in Australia. Termites in Canberra should not be allowed to enter your home. The name white ants is also known for them. They can chew through ceilings, floors, and electrical wires. If they aren’t treated, the damage could cost hundreds of thousands of Dollars. A termite treatment company can protect your home against termites before they reach you. This guide will show you how termite protection works and provide information about the various termite management methods used in pre-construction. These tips can help you protect your home. Finally, talk to an expert about termite defence.

Termites can cause serious damage to your home and a loss of structural integrity and durability. Termites can cause serious damage to your property and home. Therefore, it is important to contact an exterminator as soon as possible.

They will evaluate the problem and recommend the best termite treatment. They will then complete the treatment. There are three methods to get rid of termites.

• Subterranean termites are found in this area. Termite treatment is available to prevent termites from entering the soil.
• Wood Treatment: Pest control professionals have various options for eradicating termite colonies.
• Bait Systems: Termite treatment systems that use bait can eliminate termite colonies

Call us for more information about termite treatment and control.

Over 400,000 homeowners for the past 18 years have been satisfied with Termidor protecting their homes, without a single product failure. That is why it comes with an eight-year warranty and is Australia’s number one trusted brand for termite control. Termidor’s Genuine Transfer Effect™ takes advantage of the social behaviors of termites living and feeding in large colonies where they are in constant contact.

When a single termite comes into contact with a Termidor treated zone, it will unknowingly transfer it back to the colony on its body, infecting termites that have not even been near the Termidor treated zone. This is the ‘Transfer Effect’ and a key reason why no other termiticide performs as well as Termidor.

Termites can’t detect Termidor due to its innovative, non-repellent technology, so they can pick up a lethal dose while foraging in treated areas. As a result, Termidor works quicker and more effectively than other inferior termite control options.

1. An Accredited Termidor Applicator will conduct a thorough inspection of your property – should termites be found, a treatment with Termidor Foam will be required to quickly stop activity within your home.
2. A trench will be dug around your home in preparation for the Termidor application.
3. Termidor will be applied to the soil as it is backfilled.
4. Holes are drilled through paths and concrete areas or concrete is cut away to gain access to the soil.
5. Pavers, if not concreted in, must be lifted, the soil treated underneath and the pavers re-laid.
6. Some soils, such as heavy clays, may be removed and replaced with a sandy loam before treatment.
7. A follow-up visit is recommended by your Accredited Termidor Applicator.
8. Ongoing inspections of your home and surrounds at least every 12 months, and more frequently in high risk situations, are recommended.