Termite Treatment

Did you know that Termites can live up to 7m below the soil surface and can travel up to 100m from their nest? Some species of Termites can eat through solid wood in buildings.

Termite removal/Management Systems

Barrier creation: using Chemicals Our team creates a barrier between your house and any termites interested in your home. 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 your whole building(termite protective zone treatment)

Baiting: A way to eradicate the termite colony completely. 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 your building.

Annual termite inspections are essential for early detection of termite activity on the property to prevent the potential for large-scale damage and expensive repairs. Inspections also assess the conditions that make a property more susceptible to timber pests and ways to minimise the risk of attack. A great majority of homes in mainland Australia are at risk from termite attack.

A Four-Stage Treatment Service

We have a standardised, four-stage termite treatment procedure regardless of you have commercial or residential property. Through our treatment services, we do not only address the current termite pest issues at your property but the future infestation risks as well.

Inspection

Our pest technicians will come to your property and make a detailed inspection to identify the extent of termite infestation. The inspection will also include the identification and documentation of the termite species, the level of property damage, the factors of your property that led to the infestation, and more.

Treatment Plan

Based on the inspection results, our termite and white ant treatment specialists will create a tailored treatment plan. The treatment plan will have the details of the extermination procedures, the timeline of the treatment, the outcome, and any special instructions to the inhabitants of the property.

In some cases, your property may require a follow-up treatment to completely remove the infestation and give 100 per cent termite protection. We will also include the details of the follow-up treatment in the treatment plan.

The Extermination

Our termite and white ant control specialists will complete the extermination procedure as outlined in the treatment plan. In many cases, we use a mix of treatment procedures to get optimal pest control results. We generally use termiticides, repellents, termite baits, termite sheets, and more to remove the pest infestation from properties.

At Tom’s Pest Control, we use only approved, safe termite treatment products and procedures as we are committed to creating a healthy around our customers.

Ongoing Prevention

A one-time termite treatment may not guarantee you permanent results unless there are no ongoing prevention strategies. We do not only give you termite extermination but will provide you with specific ongoing prevention techniques based on your property condition for termite and white ant protection.

In general, the following steps can minimise the termite infestation issues at your property:

Clear clutter in and around your property; they can hide the termite infestation from your eyes.
Remove any pile of wood in your property – both exterior and interior.
Repair leaking plumbing, properly channel the discharge from air conditioners, address hot water system overflow, and remove anything that increases the humidity of the property.
Inspect the property and surroundings regularly to identify the traces of termite infestation.

The following are some recommended practices that you can use to help prevent termites from invading your home. However, this list is not comprehensive. Every house is unique and it's always advisable to consult a termite control professional for the best and most effective ways to help prevent and treat termite infestations.

1. Reduce soil-to-wood contact around your house

Most common termites across the WA are subterranean, making areas of contact between wood and soil in crawl spaces and other areas underneath your home a key entry point. The following as effective methods to aid in termite prevention:

Remove all lumber, wood, mulch, paper, cardboard or other cellulose-based debris from around the foundation.
Stack firewood at least 20 feet away from your home, and raise the stored wood at least 8 inches off the ground.
Create a 4-inch barrier between mulch and your home. If possible, only the concrete foundation should touch the soil.
Keep wooden siding at least 6 inches above the soil.
If you have a wooden fence near your home, check for rotted or infested wood. You can also use a termite-proof paint or stain to discourage them from turning your fence into a new nest.
Have a termite control professional apply treatment.

2. Keep plants away from your home

While we all love having plants near our homes. Some plants can provide a pathway for termites. Plants can also make it harder to notice if termites are attacking your wood siding or exploiting cracks in your home's foundation. To better protect your foundation, Potter also recommends:

Keeping all shrubbery near your home trimmed, allowing at least 12 inches between the shrubbery and the exterior wall of your home. Trimming shrubbery can also improve airflow, allowing damp areas to dry out quicker while making it easier to discover termite tubes and termite damage.
Keeping grass near your home cut short and raked regularly.
Using pine needles as mulch. Pine needles are less appetizing to subterranean termites than wood mulch. If pine needles aren't available in your area, consider pea gravel or other non-organic material as a barrier between your house and the ground.

3. Keep moisture away from your foundation

Termites love moisture, which can often exist in the foundation and crawl space of your home. To keep termites away, take the following steps recommended by the University of Minnesota to help keep these areas dry:

Ensure storm drains empty a few feet from the foundation and that your soil drainage minimizes overly moist soil.
Check your roofing and flashing for water leaks.
Check gutters and downspouts to ensure water is directed away from your foundation wall.
Keep all sprinkler heads pointed away from your home's foundation. Check for plumbing leaks in your home and crawl space.
Direct all condensation from air conditioners, clothes dryers and other appliances away from your home.

4. Remove food sources

Termites eat the cellulose in wood and other paper products. Taking these steps to cut off access to their food sources can help make your home less attractive to termites.

Keep dead trees and rotting wood away from your home.
Remove any tree stumps or leftover construction wood around your home.
Don't leave newspapers, cardboard boxes and other paper products in your home for extended periods of time. Be wary of using and leaving them around your property, as well.
Recycle paper and wood products, or store important papers on the upper levels of your home.

5. Seal gaps caused by settling

Different materials like wood, metal, concrete and PVC shrink and expand at different rates over time. This settling process may lead to cracks and gaps that create other points of entry for termites. Because termites can enter a structure through a space as small as 1/32nd of an inch, you should seal these gaps when you notice them appearing. To help keep termites from entering your home:

Seal cracks around water and gas lines with caulk or foam sealant. If there are larger gaps, stainless steel mesh could be used to fill in the spaces before caulking.
If pipes show signs of rust or moisture, make sure there aren't any cracks or leaks that create moisture that may attract the termites. Patch any cracks in your home's foundation using cement or a concrete patching compound.
Remove any rotten or damaged wood and replace with termite-resistant materials such as steel framing or pressure-treated wood.

6. Keep flying termites away during swarming season

During the early spring, flying termites may swarm to establish new colonies. These tips can help keep termites from swarming into your home:

Turn off outdoor lights at night, which can attract flying termites. If possible, relocate lights to recessed areas away from doors and windows and soffit vents.
Have a professional check your roof and eaves for any gaps that termites could use to enter your home, and repair gaps as quickly as possible.
Check window screens and patch any holes.
Have a professional check your roof for any signs of water damage, mold or rot. Structures with flat roofs or chronic leaks can be at risk because the structure can retain enough moisture for a termite colony to establish itself.

7. Get regular termite inspections

While using this checklist can help with termite protection, it's always a good idea to have your home annually inspected by a trained termite professional. They should be able to locate points of access that aren't immediately apparent or identify early signs of infestation in your home.