Subterranean termites can be difficult to detect. They require high moisture and humidity to survive, so they create mudding tubes and hollow out the center of wooden beams leaving a thin veneer of timber, or just the paint to create protection. However, there are key points that can be used to identify termite activity throughout the year including hollow-sounding wood, bubbling paint, mud tubes, and visible damage to wooden structures. During spring and early summer when moisture is high and templates are warm, you may notice flying reproductive termites called alates.

The cost of termite treatment in Perth varies depending on the measurements of your home and the product you choose to go ahead with. Termite treatments are completed by drilling and injecting or trenching and injecting into the soil around/under your home or building. Internal drilling may also be required for homes with extensions and enclosed garages. All this needs to be measured and considered when planning a management system for termites. Contact us for a free quote and we can provide multiple options that will work best for you and your home.  

The main termite that causes damage to homes and buildings in Perth are subterranean termites. This means that they travel through the soil using mudding tubes and can create mudding tubes above the soil to gain access to food. For existing building treatment options include applying product (chemical) to the soil around/under your home or building, as well as baiting and monitoring systems.

Visual Termite Inspections should be completed every 6 - 12 months. We recommend having your home inspected for termites at least annually as per the Australian Standards.

Yes, termites can cause significant structural damage to a home in a short period. They feed on anything cellulose meaning any organic compound. This means they can weaken and destroy the integrity of your home's foundation, framework, and roofing structure. Termites are incredibly creative and great engineers. They can build mudding tubes to evade termite caps on a building's stumps and they can find tiny cracks in the middle of concrete slabs to get access to a building.  

We offer a range of product choices when it comes to our termite treatments. In our range of product options, we do offer low-toxicity products to ensure the safety of your family. But all our options are safe for pets and children when applied by our licensed technicians. If we require pets or people to be away when we are treating, we will advise you of this before attending to complete your treatment. But all our products are applied and treated in a manner that is safest for you and your family. 

How long your termite treatment lasts will depend on the product you choose to go ahead with. The products we offer have a lifespan that ranges from 3 years up to 10 years. The longevity of your termite treatment is also dependent on conducive conditions such as structural or environmental factors.

If you find termites, avoid disturbing them and contact one of our professional termite control team members. We can attend free of charge to assess your building and provide multiple options to help manage and treat the termite activity. 

Even if you haven’t seen termites, it’s wise to invest in termite protection in Perth due to the high risk of infestations in the region. The Australian Standards recommend that all homes have a termite treatment complete with at least annual termite inspections. This is because termites can easily go undetected and can gain access to your home or building through multiple access points undisclosed to you.  Prevention is always better than dealing with extensive damage later.

The process we follow for termite treatments will greatly depend on your home's structure and the product you choose to go ahead with. But here is a rough layout of what to expect for most termite treatments:

Step One: Initially, we will attend your home or building free of charge. This is so we can assess your home structure (to see if internal drilling is required) and measure your home to provide an accurate quote with multiple options to manage and treat your home for termites. At this free attendance, we will provide you with a booklet full of information on how termite treatments are applied, information on each product choice, advise you on the preparation required before your termite treatment, and answer any further questions you may have. This initial attendance is also obligation-free, you are not locked into anything!

Step Two: Once you have chosen your product of choice we will advise you again of any preparation required before we attend to complete your service.

Step Three: On the day of your termite treatment, we will complete all services explained to you on the day of your quote and assessment. This will be different for each property but mostly consists of drilling and injecting or trenching and injecting your chosen product into the soil profile around your home. At this point, we will also complete a full visual termite inspection of all accessible areas. 

Step Four: If you have active termites these areas may or may not be treated directly on the day depending on the product choice and the management plan in place. However, if you have active termites inside your home's structure, we will re-attend at a later date again to check this termite activity under your Service Agreement. You can have us attend free of charge at any point within your 12-month free treatment period once your termite treatment has been completed. 

Step Five: We will contact you to remind you that your 6 or 12 monthly visual termite inspection is due. This inspection is not only recommended by us but is also recommended by the Australian Standards and noted on the label of your product of choice. Your 12-month visual termite inspection will renew your Service Agreement for a further 12 months. 

We have a dedicated page with more information on termite treatments and the preparation required before we attend to complete your treatment. Click the button below to go to this page.

Yes termites can fly but onlu an alate. An alate is an adult termite that has sexually matured with wings. The sole existence of alates is to start a new colony (expand their mother colony). They do this by taking flight to a new destination where they will mate. Alates only fly in perfect weather conditions, usually warm temperatures, bright sunlight, low winds and/or humid. Once they land, they will start their mating process. Both Ants and Termite Alates have a different mating process to one another. 

You can go to our alate page HERE for more information!