There’s no one-size-fits-all solution. The best termite protection depends on:

• Your property’s location and environmental conditions
• Construction type (e.g., slab-on-ground, split-level)
• Materials used and age of the home

Book a termite inspection and consult with a licensed technician who can recommend the most effective protection system tailored to your situation.

Both methods are effective, but suitability depends on your property.

• Chemical Termite Barrier (e.g. Termidor): Ideal for flat, slab-based homes
• Termite Baiting System (e.g. Trelona): Better suited for sloping or complex structures

Occasionally, a combination of both may offer the most comprehensive protection.

If your property has active termites or is considered high risk, then potentially, Yes. Physical barriers can degrade or be breached over time.

Regular termite inspections are crucial to:

• Detect hidden termite entry
• Identify conducive conditions to termite attack

If the physical barrier shows signs of failure, your technician may recommend a chemical termite barrier for increased protection.

Look for signs like:

• Mud trails
• Hollow-sounding timber
• Damp spots or visible mould
• Swollen door frames or sagging floors

More info on signs of termite damage here.

Even without visible signs, Australian Standards recommend annual termite inspections. More frequent checks are advised in high-risk areas.

It depends on a number of factors including but not limited to the termite species, their location and the construction of the property. Typically a professional termite treatment involves:

1. Locating and identifying the active termites inside your property
2. Locating the nest, if possible
3. Applying a treatment (dusting, foaming, baiting, or direct chemical)
4. Installing a long-term system like a chemical termite barrier or termite bait stations
5. Ongoing inspections to monitor for re-infestation

It’s a holistic approach, not a one-off fix.

We use different methods depending on your situation:

• Termite Baiting: Slow-acting bait (like Requiem Termite Bait) disrupts moulting, wiping out the colony
• Dusting: Termiticide dust (like Fipforce Dust) sticks to termites, providing a transfer effect and spreading through the nest
• Foaming: Foam (like Termidor Foam) expands into inaccessible areas to coat active termites, providing a transfer effect and spreading through the nest
• Direct Application: Termiticide (like Termidor) is injected directly into a termite nest

Each treatment is safe when applied correctly as per the label and tailored to the infestation’s size and location.

The purpose of a termite treatment is to treat and eliminate the current termite infestation. However:

• Preventative termite management systems like termite baiting systems or chemical termite barriers are used to provide ongoing termite protection
• Ongoing inspections are essential to detect new infestations

Speak to your termite management technician about the best long-term protection solution for your property