Common signs
- Confirmed live termites
- Active mud tubes
- Freshly damaged timber
Typical areas
- The colony and its pathways
- The building's structural timber
- Soil around the foundations
Treatment depends on what's found
There is no universal termite treatment. The strategy depends on whether activity is live, where it is, the construction and foundation, subfloor access, existing barriers and site conditions. Inspection identifies the problem first, then a treatment strategy is recommended.
How treatment may be combined
Inspection identifies active areas and assesses the building; a treatment strategy is then determined; active termites are controlled; ongoing management is established; and the property is monitored or reinspected. Several techniques can be used together, and the approach may change as conditions do.
What happens after treatment
Treatment doesn't necessarily mean you'll never see termites again. Some treatments act quickly while others rely on ongoing termite interaction; some systems require monitoring; and follow-up inspections may be recommended. New activity can occur later, building conditions can change, and maintaining any installed system matters.
Honest expectations
We explain the recommended approach and its limitations before any work begins. We don't promise a single 'best' treatment for every property, and we don't claim any treatment permanently termite-proofs a home. Ongoing inspection and prevention keep any protection working.
Practical prevention tips
- Follow up treatment with regular inspections
- Maintain any monitoring or barrier system installed
- Address moisture and timber-to-soil contact around the home
- Keep records of treatment for future reference
Questions we're asked
Can termites come back after treatment?
Yes. Treatment addresses the current colony and adds protection, but termites are persistent and conditions change, so ongoing inspection and prevention remain essential.
Does termite treatment kill the entire colony?
Some approaches may help suppress or eliminate a colony depending on the species, system and conditions, but no treatment can guarantee complete colony elimination in every case.