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Thorough Termite Inspection
We map termite activity with moisture meters, sounding tools and thermal imaging to locate entry points, nests and the scale of infestation.
Termite Treatment Sydney • Perth
Stop Termites Fast & Protect Your Property
Our licensed technicians deliver detailed termite inspections in Sydney & Perth, targeted termite treatments throughout Perth and durable termite protection for Perth homes and commercial sites.
Termite Infestations - The Hidden Damage
Why Termites Are Australia's Costliest Pest
Termites (white ants) quietly consume timber framing, skirtings and flooring from the inside out. One in three Australian homes is attacked, and most insurance policies exclude termite damage, making proactive protection essential.
Because termites operate silently, it is vital to spot infestations early. Read our guide on the 9 early termite warning signs home owners miss. For other timber-destroying pests, we also provide specialized wood borer treatment.
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Silent Structural Damage
Termites hollow out beams and joists while leaving paint intact, causing sagging floors, door misalignment and costly structural repairs.
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Insurance & Compliance Risks
Termite damage is rarely covered by home insurance and can breach timber pest compliance for sales, rentals and commercial tenancies.
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Rapid Colony Growth
Queens lay thousands of eggs weekly, allowing colonies to spread through wall cavities, retaining walls and landscaping if left untreated.
Schedule Termite Treatment Plan
Protect investments before damage spreads
Common Signs
- • Hollow-sounding timber
- • Mud tubes along foundations
- • Discarded wings near windows
- • Swollen floors or doorframes
Our Approach
- • Thermal & moisture detection
- • Targeted termite treatments
- • Ongoing monitoring & reports
Professional Termite Treatment
Sydney
Perth
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How We Eradicate Termites: Our 4-Step Process
We combine advanced diagnostics with Australian Standard AS3660.2 treatments to eliminate active colonies across Sydney and Perth, then lock down your property against future termite activity.
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Targeted Treatment Plan
We design an AS3660-compliant solution combining dusting, foaming or baiting with soil treatments to eliminate the colony and protect vulnerable structures.
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Barrier or Bait Installation
We install chemical soil barriers, reticulation systems or in-ground bait stations to cut off foraging termites and provide long-term protection.
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Ongoing Monitoring & Guarantee
Scheduled follow-up inspections confirm termite activity is eliminated and that barriers remain active, all backed by written service warranties.
Australian Standards treatments • Licensed & insured technicians • Long-term warranties
Why Choose Us?
We’re not just another pest control company. Here’s why Australian homeowners and facility managers choose us for termite protection.
Local Timber Pest Experts
We understand subterranean termite species and construction methods unique to Sydney and Perth suburbs.
Licensed & Accredited
Our technicians hold WA & NSW timber pest licences and deploy APVMA-approved products in line with Australian Standards.
Warranty Backed Systems
Enjoy written warranties on baiting systems, chemical barriers and annual inspection programs tailored to your property.
24/7 Support
We’re available around the clock for urgent termite discoveries, pre-purchase advice and strata reporting.
Simple Actions to Deter Termites Year-Round
Moisture control and routine inspections reduce the likelihood of termite attack on Australian homes, strata complexes and investment properties.
Fix Moisture Issues
Repair leaking pipes, clear gutters and divert water away from footings so termites can’t access damp soil.
Maintain Inspection Zones
Keep soil, mulch and garden beds below slab edges and ensure weep holes remain visible for easy monitoring.
Store Timber Off the Ground
Raise firewood, sleepers and cardboard boxes on racks so termites can’t establish hidden feeding points.
Improve Subfloor Ventilation
Clear vents and consider mechanical ventilation in damp areas to keep humidity levels unfavourable for termites.
Schedule Termite Inspections
Book professional timber pest inspections every 12 months (or six in high-risk zones) to detect activity early.
Select Termite-Resistant Mulch
Use treated or inorganic mulches and keep them thin so they don’t cover weep holes or trap moisture.
Found mud tubes or hollow timber? Book a same-day termite inspection before costly structural repairs are required.
Quick answer
How are termites treated in an Australian home?
Active termites are treated first with a non-repellent transfer product or an in-ground baiting system that the workers carry back to eliminate the colony. Once the colony is gone, a chemical soil barrier or a monitored bait perimeter is installed to Australian Standard AS 3660.2 to stop the next colony. A timber pest inspection costs $250 to $450, colony elimination runs $1,500 to $3,500, and a full barrier is $2,200 to $5,000 depending on the size of the building.
- Inspection frequency
- Every 12 months, or 6 months in high-risk areas
- Colony elimination
- Typically 4 to 12 weeks from first treatment
- Barrier life
- Up to 8 years with annual inspection
Do not disturb active termites. Breaking open a mud lead or spraying it makes the colony retreat and re-route, which turns a treatable job into a search. Cover it back up and call us.
Identification
The Termite Species That Damage Australian Homes
Around 350 termite species live in Australia and only a handful attack buildings. The species determines how aggressive the damage is, how far the colony can forage, and which treatment will actually reach the nest.
| Species | Where it occurs | Nest and foraging range | Damage risk |
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| Coptotermes acinaciformis | Sydney, Perth and most of mainland Australia | Nests in tree stumps, under slabs or inside wall cavities, forages up to 100 m | Extreme. Responsible for the majority of severe structural damage claims |
| Schedorhinotermes intermedius | Coastal NSW and Queensland, common across Sydney | Nests in stumps, logs and fill under buildings, two distinct soldier sizes | Very high. Damage is often extensive before it is found |
| Nasutitermes walkeri | Eastern seaboard, wetter Sydney suburbs | Arboreal nests in trees, snouted soldiers with a pointed head | Moderate. Attacks damp and decayed timber more than sound framing |
| Heterotermes ferox | Widespread, including Perth metro | Small colonies in fences, decking, garden timbers and landscaping sleepers | Moderate. Usually attacks weathered outdoor timber first |
| West Indian drywood termite Cryptotermes brevis | Notifiable pest, found in parts of Queensland | Lives entirely inside dry timber with no soil contact, ejects gritty faecal pellets | High. Must be reported to state biosecurity if suspected |
Termites or flying ants? Termite alates have four wings of equal length, a straight waist and straight antennae. Flying ants have a pinched waist, bent elbow antennae, and front wings noticeably longer than the rear pair. Discarded wings on a windowsill after a humid evening usually mean a colony is nearby and has just swarmed.
Warning signs
Eight Signs Of Termite Activity In A House
Termites work inside the timber and leave the outer surface intact, so damage is normally advanced before anything is visible. These are the signals worth acting on.
Mud leads on brickwork
Pencil-width to hand-width tubes of mud running up piers, foundation walls and into the subfloor. They protect workers from light and dry air.
Hollow or papery timber
Tapping a skirting board or architrave gives a hollow drum sound, and a screwdriver pushes through the surface with almost no resistance.
Bubbling or rippled paint
Blistering plaster and paint that looks like water damage, with no leak to explain it. Moisture from termite workings pushes the surface out.
Doors and windows sticking
Frames jam suddenly out of season because the timber behind them has been eaten and the frame has dropped or swollen.
Discarded wings
Small piles of translucent wings around windows, light fittings and in spider webs after a warm humid evening from November to February.
Clicking in the walls
Soldiers bang their heads against the gallery walls to signal danger. In a quiet house you can sometimes hear it through the plaster.
Sagging floors or ceilings
Springy floorboards, a dipping cornice line, or a wet patch in a ceiling near an internal wall where the top plate has been eaten out.
Damaged garden timber
Soft fence posts, retaining wall sleepers, tree stumps and stored firewood are usually where a colony establishes before it moves to the house.
Treatment and pricing
Termite Treatment Options And What They Cost
Every treatment we install complies with Australian Standard AS 3660.2 and comes with a durable notice fixed at the meter box recording the product, date and next inspection due.
| Treatment | Typical price | Best suited to |
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| Timber pest inspection with thermal and moisture imaging | $250 to $450 | Annual checks, pre-purchase due diligence, confirming suspected activity |
| Colony elimination with a non-repellent transfer product | $1,500 to $3,000 | Live termites found in the building, where workings can be treated directly |
| In-ground baiting station system | $2,000 to $3,500 plus annual monitoring | Homes where drilling is not practical, or where the nest cannot be located |
| Chemical soil barrier, full perimeter | $2,200 to $5,000 | Long-term protection after colony elimination, and for slab-on-ground homes |
| Physical barrier at construction stage | Quoted per plan | New builds, extensions and slab penetrations, installed before the pour |
Price depends on the linear metres of perimeter, whether paving and concrete need drilling and patching, the subfloor type, and how much of the structure is already affected. Standard home insurance in Australia does not cover termite damage, which is why an annual inspection is the cheapest part of the whole equation.
Prevention
What Makes A Property Attractive To Termites
Most of the conditions that draw termites to a house are created by landscaping and drainage rather than the building itself.
Moisture against the slab
Leaking taps, air conditioner condensate discharging at the wall, blocked downpipes and garden beds that hold water all create the damp soil termites need. Fixing drainage is the single most effective preventive step.
Garden beds over the weep holes
Soil, mulch or paving built up above the damp-proof course lets termites enter concealed, bypassing the inspection zone entirely. Keep at least 75 mm of exposed slab edge visible around the whole building.
Timber in contact with soil
Sleeper retaining walls, fence posts, stored firewood, offcuts under the house and old stumps are all colony starting points. Remove them or keep them clear of the ground on a stand.
Blocked subfloor ventilation
Vents covered by garden growth, new paving or an added deck let humidity build under the floor. Damp, dark and still is precisely the environment a colony needs to work undetected.
Help centre
Termite Control FAQs
Straight answers on inspections, barriers, cost and insurance. Need advice on your property? contact our timber pest team.
I found termites. What
should I do right now?
Leave them alone.
Do not spray, poke, vacuum or break open the workings. Disturbance makes the colony
abandon that route and rebuild somewhere you cannot see, which removes the best
chance of treating them directly and eliminating the nest. Cover the area back up
and book an inspection.
How often should a
termite inspection be done?
Australian Standard
AS 3660.2 recommends a competent inspection at least every 12 months. Six-monthly is
advised for properties in high-risk areas, those with a history of activity,
subfloor moisture problems, or extensive garden timber. Skipping inspections is also
the most common reason a treatment warranty is voided.
Does home insurance
cover termite damage?
Almost never.
Standard Australian building and contents policies exclude damage caused by termites
and other insects, treating it as a maintenance issue. Repair costs fall to the
owner, and the average structural repair bill runs well past $10,000. This is the
reason annual inspection is treated as basic property maintenance.
What is the difference
between a chemical barrier and a baiting system?
A chemical barrier is
a treated zone of soil around the building. Termites passing through it pick up a
non-repellent product and transfer it through the colony. A baiting system uses
in-ground stations containing a growth regulator that workers carry back to the
nest. Barriers give faster, longer protection. Baiting suits properties where
trenching and drilling are impractical or where the nest location is unknown.
How long does a termite
barrier last?
Depending on the
product, soil type and drainage, a chemical soil barrier lasts around 5 to 8 years.
The treated zone is a continuous band, so any later excavation, new paving,
landscaping or plumbing work can break it. Tell us before that work happens so the
barrier can be reinstated in the disturbed section.
Can termites eat
through a concrete slab?
They cannot chew
concrete, but they do not need to. Termites exploit shrinkage cracks as narrow as
1.5 mm, expansion joints, and the gaps around plumbing and conduit penetrations.
Slab-on-ground homes are not inherently safe, which is why the slab edge must stay
exposed and inspectable.
Are termite treatments
safe for children and pets?
Yes. Products are
APVMA-registered and applied into soil, into wall cavities or inside sealed
stations, not onto living surfaces. Treated soil is covered or backfilled before we
leave. Keep pets off freshly treated garden beds until the area is backfilled and
settled, normally the same day.
Do I need a termite
inspection before buying a house?
Yes, and it should be
a timber pest inspection carried out to AS 4349.3, not just a building inspection.
It reports live activity, previous damage, previous treatment and the conditions
that make future attack likely. Given repairs are not insurable, the inspection fee
is small compared with the risk it covers.
How long does it take
to eliminate a termite colony?
Non-repellent
transfer treatments generally eliminate the colony in 4 to 8 weeks. Baiting systems
take 3 to 6 months because the workers must find the stations and feed consistently.
We monitor throughout and confirm elimination before installing long-term
protection.
Will termites come back
after treatment?
The treated colony
does not return, but termites are naturally present in Australian soil and a
different colony can find the property later. That is what the barrier and the
annual inspection are for. Homes that keep both current very rarely see structural
damage.
Other Pest Services
We offer a full suite of pest control services to protect your property.
Cockroach Control
Professional treatments to eradicate cockroaches and prevent their return.
Rodent Control
Safe removal and exclusion of rats and mice from your home or business.
Bee & Wasp Removal
Humane removal of bees and wasps to ensure your family's safety.
Possum Removal
Expert removal of Possums and advice to keep them away.
Ready to Reclaim Your Property?
Speak with our licensed termite specialists or book a free quote online. We service Sydney, Perth and surrounding regions.
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+61 424 093 612
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Service Areas
We provide rapid termite inspections and treatments across each region:
- Sydney CBD & Suburbs
- Northern Beaches & North Shore
- Perth City & Metro
- Gold Coast & Surrounds
If you’re unsure whether we cover your suburb, contact us and we will get it sorted.