Termite Control Adelaide

There are several brands of termite baiting and monitoring systems currently registered for use in South Australia, while the manufacturers of the system often choose to use various active ingredients the stations and bait work in a similar manner on Adelaide’s various termite species, some of these system are listed below,

The Inground and inconcrete termite baiting and monitoring stations are commonly installed at 3 metre intervals around the external of all Adelaide structures requiring protection as well as areas of known termite foraging, this acts as an early warning system to enable our Adelaide termite experts to eliminate termites and termite colonies before they attack structures and cause damage. Above ground termite bait stations are used where active termites are found within Adelaide structures.

Termite baiting and monitoring systems take advantage of insect growth regulator (IGR) technology, termites transfer the highly attractive bait food source to other termites within the colony, until all the termites including the queen are eliminated.

Inactive stations are commonly inspection 12 weekly while active stations are monitored 4-12 weekly depending on the termite species, time of year and health of the colony.

What is the average costs to install a Termite Baiting & Monitoring System in Adelaide?

The cost to a install a termite baiting and monitoring system in South Australia can vary depending on the system type, amount of stations required and level of activity present.

Here is a rough price guide on an average non active 60 lineal metre home in Adelaide.

•  60 metres around the house would require around 20 pre baited stations, 20 x $85 = $1700.00
• A termite inspection of the property with written report = $235.00
• Quarterly station baiting and inspections = $150.00 per visit
• Annual service costs $235.00 – $800.00

Pro’s & Con’s of termite baiting & monitoring systems in Adelaide

PRO’S

• Very low failure rates when installed and serviced by an expert
• Well suited to Adelaide construction methods
• Ideal in sensitive situations
• Much safer and less toxic than liquid chemical soil barriers
• No need to vacate the property
• Much better option for the South Australian environment
• Unlike liquid chemical barriers there is no need to cut up internal timber floors
• Proven Adelaide termite colony control
• Ideal where all other methods have failed
• Early warning of foraging termites before they attack
• Make location of termite entry points less important
• Last the life time of the structure if maintained correctly

CON’S 

• Require ongoing service
• Require highly skilled experts in case of active termites
• Can be costly to maintain with some installers

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There are many brands of liquid termiticides with several currently registered for use in South Australia, while the manufacturers of the products often choose to use various active ingredients, the products are usually broken down into 2 groups as below.

Non repellent liquid termite barriers are designed to allow the termites into the treated soil zone and kill them shortly after contact with the termite poison.

Repellent liquid termite barriers are designed to termites from the treated soil zone and kill them on contact or send them away from the termite poison.

Liquid termite barriers are applied to internal and external concrete areas of South Australian properties by drilling holes between 200 – 300mm apart and high pressure injecting under the concrete, non concrete external areas are trenched, sprayed, backfilled and sprayed again, subfloor areas are often treated via traps cut to access the subfloor of each into room.

What is the average costs to apply a liquid termite chemical barrier in South Australia?

The cost to a install a liquid termite chemical barrier in Adelaide can vary depending on the chemical type, amount of area to cover and level of activity present.

Here is a rough price guide on an average non active 60 lineal metre concrete slab Adelaide home.

•  With a non repellent termiticide, drilling and or trenching and spraying 60 metres around the house would cost around $1900.00
• With a repellent termiticide, drilling and or trenching and spraying 60 metres around the house would cost around $1200.00
• A termite inspection of the property with written report = $235.00
• Annual inspection to maintain any treatment warranties would costs $235.00 – $600.00

Pro’s & Con’s of termite liquid chemical barriers in Adelaide

PRO’S

• Often a quicker fix
• On goings can be cheaper
• Less maintenance than baiting and monitoring systems

CON’S

• Much more toxic than termite IGR baits
• Very little effect or any on the termite colony unless the nest is found
• Failure rates are often higher in South Australia than baiting and monitoring systems
• Requires cutting into timber floors where subfloors are not accessible
• Often very difficult to apply a full complete barrier in Adelaide
• Not good for the South Australian environment
• Occupants should vacate premises
• Can be ineffective if location of termite entry points are not found
• Need to be reapplied between 5- 10 years

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PRO’S

• Great in ground station design with up to 50% more sation hits than that of other systems
• Pre baited non active stations can be monitored up to six monthly
• Non toxic to humans
• Novaluron active ingredient requires less termite bait feeding on Adelaide termites to eliminate the colony

CON’S 

• No above ground station that can be used on active timber areas
• Can be costly upon installation
• Bait uptake can be slow in season in Adelaide on certain species
• Limited to only one active ingredient making baiting certain Adelaide termite species difficult

PRO’S

• In our years of experience using Nemesis termite baiting and monitoring system in Adelaide we believe they are the best in ground stations on the market with great soil contact and a high termite hit rate
• Good above ground station design
• Up take on the Chlorfluazuron bait matrix is often good on most termite species
• Non toxic to humans
• Eucalypt regnan timber interceptors are a great design and offer a great natural termite food source loading for Adelaide termites
• No disturbance of termites when baiting and re baiting in ground stations
• Very easy to service in ground and in concrete stations

CON’S 

• Not designed as a pre baited system
• Chlorfluazuron active ingredient can often take many Months to eliminate certain South Australian termite species
• Limited to only one active ingredient making baiting certain Adelaide termite species difficult

PRO’S

• Large inground station design allow large amounts of bait when active with Adelaide termites
• Good above ground station design
• Up take on the Chlorfluazuron bait matrix is very good
• Non toxic to humans
• No disturbance of termites when baiting and re baiting in ground stations
• Very easy to service in ground and in concrete stations

CON’S 

• Not designed as a pre baited system
• Chlorfluazuron active ingredient can often take many Months to eliminate certain termite species of Adelaide
• Station and station lids brittle and easily broken
• Can be difficult to service
• Timber interceptors don’t last very long in certain soil conditions
• Limited to only one active ingredient making baiting certain termite species in Adelaide difficult

PRO’S

• Pre baited non active stations can be monitored up to 12 Monthly in Adelaide
• Long lasting Pre baited pre baited rods
• Non toxic to humans
• Active rods can reduce revisits for station checks

CON’S 

• Can be costly upon installation
• In ground and in concrete station design can limit termite station strikes
• One of the most difficult station designs to service
• Limited to only one active ingredient making baiting certain Adelaide termite species difficult

PRO’S

• Can be cost effective over other termite control products
• Has registration in South Australia for other pest such as ants, spiders and cockroaches and more

CON’S 

• More toxic than baiting and monitoring systems
• Has no effect on colony elimination unless applied direct into colony
• Re treatment required in around 5-10 years
• Evacuation of occupants is recommended by us during treatment of South Australia homes

PRO’S

• Non repellent formulation often surpasses the performance of repellent formulations in Adelaide applications
• Has registration for other Adelaide pests such as ants, spiders and cockroaches and more

CON’S

• More toxic than baiting and monitoring systems

• Can be costly over non repellent formulations
• Re treatment required in around 8 years
• Evacuation of occupants is recommended by us during treatment in Adelaide homes

• Listen to your concerns

• Look at the construction methods of your South Australian property

• Assess the termite pressure on your Adelaide property
• Gather information to formulate a termite management plan with the products and methods that we believe best serves your needs
• Discuss the termite management plan and costs to perform the work

• Inspect all accessible areas such as, roof void, subfloors, garden, internal, external, trees
• Inspect for live South Australian termites
• Inspect for termite damage and workings
• Inspect for termite conducive conditions
• Take images of issues found
• Compile and document all findings into an easy to read report
• Discuss the inspection findings and report in detail with you

• Above ground termite stations eliminate the colony of South Australian termites
• They provide an alternative food source over the timber in your property
• They target and eliminate termites at the source
• They often reduce the need to find termite entry points
• Above ground termite stations provide bait to enable termites to feed back to the central nest

• Act as an early warning system against termite attack
• Eliminate termite colonies of termites before they attack your property
• The Pest Aid stations have a higher termite strike rate than other on the market
• Pest Aid termite stations are pre baited ready and active 24/7
• Reduce the termite pressure on your Adelaide property
• Eliminate a wide variety of South Australian termite species
• Are safest form of termite control in Adelaide
• Are the most environmentally friendly termite control in South Australia

• Act as an early warning system against termite attack
• Ensuring the right bait matrix is right for the Adelaide termite species present
• Allows us to ensure stations are kept in the optimal condition for termite detection
• Keeps the correct amount of bait up to the termites to ensure colony elimination
• The Pest Aid stations have a higher termite strike rate than others on the market
• We can monitor and document an active termite Adelaide nest, until colony elimination
• Reduces the likelihood of unnecessary further damage to your property
• Ensures we don’t miss a strike on the stations
• Ensure we eliminate a colony not suppress it

• Perform reduction moisture tests
• Open termite damage and workings to check for live termites
• Perform microwave movement tests with specialized equipment
• View termite bait consumption history to ensure adequate termite bait has been consumed
• Where possible spot treat and seal entry points to impede future termite attack

• Keep the termite stations prime and ready 24/7
• Perform frequent termite inspections as per AUST STDS
• Liaise with you in relation to any renovations or changes required to the property
• Keep you up to date with the latest termite control technology