Termites

Treatments vary, so we will explain the differences and limitations of each treatment.

When you have termite management services carried out there are two main termite management strategies; either you are trying to create a barrier between the termites and the building to be protected (chemical treatments) or you are trying to eradicate the termite colony (baiting).

Chemical treatments stop termites from entering the building, so you can either have a localised treatment or a full perimeter treatment.

A localised termite removal treatment is designed to prevent termites from entering a specific (small) area of the building. A full perimeter treatment is designed to protect the whole building. It is for this reason that Belmont Pest does not generally recommend a localised treatment.

Chemical Treatments

Baiting a termite colony is a process that takes approximately three months. Essentially the baiting procedure involves carrying out a full timber pest inspection of the building(s), placement of a tamper resistant bait box on current termite activity. Every three to five weeks, we need to inspect the bait box to establish the colony status and replenish the bait. Once the colony begins feeding on the bait they will no longer continue to damage other available timbers. After approximately three months the colony is either eradicated or well on its way out.

The bait used for termites is completely non-toxic to humans, pets, and other insects in the garden. Unfortunately this provides no on-going protection for the building against future termite colonies. This is where the interception system comes into play. The interception side of the system consists of underground termite monitoring stations (loaded with termite favoured timbers and a termite attractant) every three metres around the external perimeter of the building. These stations are monitored by Belmont Pest on a quarterly basis. Should a termite monitoring station become active with termites, the station is baited and the colony eradication process begins.

Baiting

The choice between baiting and interception or chemical treatment can be difficult. In buildings with many expansion joins in a concrete floor, floors with split levels and other more intricate construction methods baiting quickly becomes the most logical choice. For buildings with a simple construction method it will generally be more cost effective to carry out a chemical treatment however a baiting and interception system is still considered as better long term protection.

Choosing the best method