Two ways to treat termites
There's no single treatment that suits every home. After an inspection we recommend one of two approaches, or a combination, based on how your home is built, where the activity is and your budget.
1. Termite baiting (Exterra and Trelona)
Bait stations go into the ground around your home. Termites find the bait, carry it back and share it through the colony. The active ingredient stops termites from moulting, so the colony collapses, including the queen. It's the best option when termites are already active, because it removes the source rather than just blocking it.
- Eliminates the whole colony, not just the termites you can see
- No trenching or drilling through paving in most cases
- Low chemical use, placed in sealed stations
- Ongoing monitoring visits, with our baiting systems
2. Chemical soil barrier
A non-repellent liquid treatment goes into the soil around and under the home, creating a treated zone termites can't cross without picking up a lethal dose. It protects the whole perimeter in one job and suits homes where baiting isn't practical.
- Protects the full perimeter from day one
- May need trenching and drilling through paths or slabs
- Long-lasting protection, with re-application intervals set by the product label
Baiting or barrier: side by side
| Baiting system | Chemical soil barrier | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Active termites, colony elimination | Whole-of-home prevention |
| How it works | Termites carry bait back to the colony | Treated soil zone around the home |
| Disruption | Low, stations go in the ground | Higher, trenching and drilling |
| Ongoing visits | Yes, regular monitoring | Annual inspection |
What treatment includes
- Inspection first. We confirm the species, where they're coming from and how far the damage goes.
- Fixed quote. One price, in writing, before we start.
- Treatment. Bait stations or barrier installed by our state-certified technicians.
- Monitoring. We check the stations and top up bait until the colony is gone.
- Certificate and paperwork. You get the paperwork, including a durable notice for your meter box as required by AS 3660.
How much does termite treatment cost in Adelaide?
It depends on the size of the home, the treatment type and how much access we have. We'll give you a fixed price after the inspection.