Termite Treatment Melbourne & Victoria
If your home is under termite attack you want a quality termite treatment from termite professionals you can trust. You want the termites eliminated quickly and your home protected.
We understand it can be a very anxious time. With over 35 years of termite experience in the Melbourne area, you can trust the experts at Termites VIC Termite & Pest Control (formerly Fumapest).
If you’ve found termites we will get out to your home as soon as possible to inspect your property. We will take you through all the treatment options, explaining how we will eliminate the termites and provide long lasting protection. We guarantee elimination of termites and our all our treatments come with a warranty, putting you at ease and protecting your home.
If we can’t get out there immediately, our years of experience will allow us to get an accurate quote over the phone.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
If you think you have termites, don’t disturb them and don’t spray them with insecticide!
This only frightens them from the area but doesn’t eliminate the problem and it makes it more difficult for a termite professional to work out what is going on and to carry out a treatment.
For professional termite treatments and guaranteed elimination, give us a call!
Call the Termites VIC TERMITE HOTLINE: 1800 113 112
Why Choose Termites VIC for a Termite Treatment?
- We are termite specialists!
- Termites VIC are fully qualified, insured and accredited to carry out termite treatments
- Our team have been carrying out treatments in Melbourne for over 35 years!
- We will provide you with various treatment options and recommend the best treatment for your property
- We guarantee elimination of termites
- Our technicians are accredited Termidor installers
- All our treatments come with a warranty*
- Termidor treatments come with the Termidor $2 million Assurance Warranty
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Termite Treatment Process
At Termites VIC we follow a tried and tested process, that meets the requirements of Australian Standards AS3660.
Key steps in a treatment process:
- Comprehensive termite inspection
- Quote and termite treatment proposal
- Eliminate active termites from the building
- Install a termite management system to provide long term termite protection
- Annual termite inspections
Sometimes we will carry out a termite check before provide a quote, rather than carrying out a comprehensive termite inspection. However, in such cases, the need to carry out a comprehensive termite inspection will be included in the proposal and needs to be carried out before starting the treatment.
The treatment options available for your particular property will depend on the termite species, level of infestation, building construction, soil type and other environmental considerations.
Eliminate the termite infestation (and nest)
When we eliminate termite infestation from a building, we will always try and finding any termite nests on the property. However, this is very challenging as they often build their nests underground. In addition, we can never be sure that the nests we find are the ones attacking the building, so we always focus on making sure the termites are eliminated from the building. We use a variety of products to eliminate termites from the building – termite baits, dusts and foams – using the best product depending on the situation.
Install a termite management system
There are two types of termite management system – liquid termiticide treatments to the soil (“termite barrier“) or termite baiting systems.
Soil termiticide treatments
Liquid termiticide treatments to the soil around and under the house provide a treated zone or “termite barrier”. The treated zone works in conjunction with the construction elements of the building to prevent concealed entry of termites. They cannot get through a well applied termite barrier, but they can build their mud tubes over or around it. This activity can be easily spotted by the owner or during the annual termite inspection.
Termite baiting systems
An alternative to termiticide soil treatments are termite baiting systems. Bait stations are placed in the ground every couple of metres around the perimeter of the home. Any termites in the area will be intercepted by these bait stations. They feed on the bait which they back to the nest, eliminating the colony. These bait stations need to be inspected every couple of months for activity.
Treatment warranties
To maintain treatment warranties, homeowners must follow all recommendations from the termite inspection report, plus any addition requirements to maintain the integrity of the treatment and Termites VIC need to carry out a professional termite inspection every year. With Termidor treatments (our preferred termiticide soil treatment), we can offer a $2 million assurance warranty.
Termite Control Products
Termites VIC only use the best products from leading manufacturers. These products have been tested extensively and have been used to protect millions of homes in countries around the world (as well as in Australia).
The key products we use:
- Products for treating termites and protecting existing homes:
- Termidor
- Termidor HE (High Efficiency)
- Trelona termite bait
- Sentricon AlwaysActive termite bait
- Products for protecting new buildings and renovations:
- Kordon termite barrier
- Termseal
Termite “barrier” is the old name given to liquid termiticide treatments to the soil around and under homes. This was because the old chemicals used were repellent to termites and so created a “barrier”. However, the latest termite chemicals such as Termidor are non-repellent to termites, which is a good thing! The termites cannot detect the chemical in the soil and actually get killed if they enter the treatment, which is why it is now called a “treated zone”.
Learn more about termite barriers…
Termite baits consist of an attractive food source to termites (cellulose) and a slow acting termiticide. Termites feed on the bait, taking it back to the nest. There the food is spread to all the termites in the colony including the queen. The insecticides kill the termites when they try to moult. It will generally take around 3 months to kill the colony, but eliminating the colony is ideal as it reduces the termite pressure on your property. More information on how termite baits work…
It depends! The choice of treatment depends greatly on the building construction and soil type around the home. For most home both soil treatments and termite baiting systems will be suitable. Read more about the pros and cons in our blog, Which is the Best Termite Treatment?
However, we generally recommend Termidor soil treatments as works out as the most cost effective treatment and comes with a $2 million Assurance Warranty.
Termite baiting systems will remain active as long as the system remains installed and is actively maintained. The duration of a soil treatment will depend on the type of chemical used, the soil type and the climate (temperature and rainfall). We warranty our Termidor soil treatments for 5-8 years (as long as we also carry out annual termite inspections) and are backed by the Termidor $2 million Assurance Warranty which we can offer as our technicians are accredited Termidor installers.
The cost of a treatment varies depending on the construction type, the size of the home (area to be treated), soil type and type of treatment. Obviously for larger homes and homes with a sub-floor, the area to be treated will be larger and therefore more time and product to treat. Typically, soil treatments are more expensive to install but cheaper to maintain, whereas baiting systems are cheaper to install but more expensive to maintain. More information on how much does a termite treatment cost?
Before you consider giving termite protection a miss, remember termite damage is not covered by your home insurance so, investing in a termite management system to protect your home is a smart decision.
Termites are attracted to water and food (wood). Making sure the soil is dry immediately around the perimeter of the building and under the building, will significantly reduce the chances of a termite attack. Reducing food nearby – gardens around the building perimeter, wood mulch, landscaping timbers and wood piles) – will also make the area less attractive and help prevent termites attacking your house.
It also pays to know the signs of termite activity so you can call us if you spot anything suspicious.
Call Termites VIC for a FREE quote today
If you need a professional termite treatment from experienced, trusted and fully insured termite specialists, contact Termites VIC to arrange a visit for a free quote. Call us on 1800 113 112 or enquire online to book your FREE quote.