Termite Treatments

Eradication

Eradication treatments can be conducted to alleviate particular infestations & are usually conducted prior to the installation of a termite barrier. Eradication treatments alone can not be considered as long term protection. Methods can include the use of Termidor dust which is applied directly onto termites & their workings, this dust is then transferred back to their nest. Direct application of Termidor foam is another
method of eradication which works in similar fashion to that of the dust. Following a successful eradication treatment a termite perimeter barrier is then recommended. Areas located in garden areas within trees or fences can be successfully treated by using a liquid termiticide or direct application as described above.

Chemical barriers

Chemical soil barriers will help prevent termites from gaining access into your home. They are usually associated with slab on ground constructions & are applied around the perimeter of the building. The placement of a full chemical termite barrier to each residence as per the Australian Standard (AS3660.2) specifies the procedures to be followed to provide a chemical soil barrier which will impede termites from gaining access to the termite susceptible members in the building. Section 8 does not refer to any specific chemical; instead it will allow any chemical that is registered by The National Registration Authority for Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals to be used.

The life expectancy of all chemicals used in Termite Management vary, careful consideration should be given to the chemical used in this treatment. Once the chemical barrier is installed an on-going maintenance program is strongly suggested. Inspections are recommended at intervals not exceeding 12 months. Costing for the installation of a chemical barrier is estimated by the lineal metre age of the particular building perimeter. The design of each & every residence varies & therefore individual quotations are needed to ascertain costs. Brisbane Termite Services uses & recommends Termidor.

Replenishment system

Termx is a specially designed pipe system used to apply termiticide chemical under pressure to saturate the soil. Placement of the Termx replenishment system can be positioned around or underneath and existing structure and or dwelling, . It is designed to deliver chemical as a preventative measure. Once installed the system allows for quick application of a treatment by means of charging. Recommendations for how often the system needs to be charged with chemical is dependant on the type of chemical used and the soil conditions.

Monitoring

As the name depicts Sentricon Monitoring Stations are a relatively new technology which monitors termite activity only. The strategic placement of a selected amount of baiting stations around the perimeter of your home or building is recommended so as to provide a window into the world of a termite colony. Easily installed in ground with only the lid discreetly visible the Sentricon Station is filled with a monitoring device (blocks of wood or a similar product which attracts termites.) It is recommended that these devices should be inspected for termite activity every 2-3 months. If & when termite activity is located within the in ground stations they are then filled with a termite block bait called Sentrican IG Termite Bait. This bait is designed to eliminate termites once enough bait is digested to eventually lead back to the nest.