Termite Barriers:
A Long-Term Solution

For years, Suburban Pest Management has provided quality barrier treatments to property owners in the Brisbane, Gold Coast, and Sunshine Coast areas. We not only have knowledge of termites in the SE-Qld area, but also how the climate, soil, and lay of the land affects how they behave.

There are three basic types of termite barriers:

• Chemical Soil Treatments
• Physical Barriers
• Chemical Reticulation Systems

Chemical Soil Treatments

Chemical soil treatments provide extensive, long-term protection for existing buildings.

Termites can track through the ground, often up to half a metre below the surface. When they hit the footing, or the foundation of the building, they will often come up and try to enter the building via that first course of bricks.

A chemical soil treatment involves applying a powerful liquid chemical to the soil which forms a protective 'zone' around your building's foundation. This chemical lasts a long time which means it will protect your home or business from termites entering for many years to come.

We use a chemical that termites carry back to the nest, killing every termite in the colony, including the queen—who can lay up to 30 thousand eggs a day.

The beauty of this chemical is that it’s completely undetectable by termites. When the termites come into contact with the chemical, it won’t kill them right away.

After they return to their nest, every other termite they meet will also come into contact with the termiticide, eliminating them as well. Termites who come into contact with this chemical will die within five to 21 days.

With a chemical soil treatment, our expert technicians will come to your property to apply the chemical to the soil around the building. They will drill tiny holes into concrete or tile areas, such as walkways, so the chemical can get underneath those areas as well.

We can apply plugs in the same colour as your walkway or tile, so you’ll never know they’re there.

We use Termidor - A Trusted Solution

Suburban Pest Management has been using Termidor for more than 15 years. There are other non-repellent products out there, but none have been proven to be as effective.

Termidor is considered the best product on the market thanks to its non-repellency features. This essentially means termites are not aware the treatment is in place until they've already tried to pass through the system in which time it's too late, and the termites will have been affected.

We are so confident about Termidor that Tom Aldridge, the owner of Suburban Pest Management, put together a video addressing some of the most commonly asked questions:

Physical Termite Barriers

If you have bought an off-plan property or plan to build on your own block, you are required to construct a termite barrier in the early stages of construction. If you already are in your business building or home, we can install a post-construction barrier that will be just as effective.

The best choice for new construction or extensive renovations are physical barriers which have chemical impregnated into the barrier material to prevent termites from gaining concealed entry into your home. Whilst a concrete slab is a physical barrier in itself, anything penetrating through the slab (plumbing or electrical), any joints in the slab, or any area around the edge of the slab (like a brick base home), will allow termites access without you even seeing them.

Termites only need a one-millimetre gap, so correct installation is essential.

‍Chemical Reticulation Termite Barrier System

Although this system uses a termiticide, as does a regular chemical soil treatment, we use a hose or flexible pipe to release the chemical into the ground through perforated holes. We install the pipe around the building’s foundation.

This system works well when your home has pavers; or if you intend to pave; or if it has concrete around it since it requires little disruption of these existing structures when it comes time to replenish the chemical. Many property owners request a reticulation system for their new buildings, or when they renovate the building.

Termite Treatment Barrier Safety

A physical barrier has no outside chemical component. It’s simply impenetrable by termites, so it is indeed safe. It just stops the insects from coming inside.

As for chemical barriers—both the reticulation system and ground-based kinds—we use only chemicals that have passed Australia’s strict safety requirements. They are eco-friendly and safe for children, pets, plants, or wildlife.  

Value for Money

Consider that this treatment can last for several years. It is an investment when you compare it against the cost of repairs to your property as a result of a termite infestation. It is worth it when you consider the protection of your property and the safety of your family.

When you add up all the benefits and weigh them against the risks, you’ll ask yourself, ‘Why did I wait so long’?

Speak to the team at Suburban Pest Management today to find out more about termite barriers.

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