Termites
Termites Inspection, Termites Control & Treatment Melbourne
Termite control is a speciality of Protech Pest Control. We can locate the infestation and eradicate it from your property. We do so using cutting-edge detection methods, treatments, and preventative strategies.
We give Melbourne clients total assurance from beginning to end as the industry pioneer in termite treatments. Our certified technicians will design customised termite treatment programs to fit your needs and budget.
Among the most devastating pests in Australia are termites. Make an appointment for a qualified termite inspection right now to get ahead of the game! We’re here around the clock, and we’ll take care of your problem quickly so you can have peace of mind and leave it to the experts.
Termite Prevention & Control – Who Are We?
A reputable provider of termite prevention in Melbourne, we are fully licensed, insured, and accredited. Our specialization is termite treatment, providing efficient solutions that help you save money and time. We provide guarantees for preventative and treatment techniques. Our personnel always adhere to the most recent Australian Standards (AS3660).
Please contact us right now to arrange termite protection in Melbourne for your property. We are an HIA-qualified company. Our services are available to architects and builders wanting expert termite protection for new construction.
Apply the most recent technological advancements to a thorough termite check.
Adapt a termite control strategy.
Install safeguards against termites, such as barrier treatments.
Inspect properties prior to sale.
How are we aiding in preventing termites from attacking your home?
You cannot afford to take shortcuts when it comes to termite problems. To safeguard your house or commercial space from termites, Protech Pest Control offers professional termite control services in Melbourne. This also includes the barrier installations. We also use the newest, most advanced technology.
For professional and affordable termite control in Melbourne, get in touch with Protech Pest Control’s experts.
Termites Inspection Melbourne – Specifications and Prices
Our professionals conduct a thorough termite inspection using the newest equipment. A Termatrac system that identifies termite activity under ceilings, crawl spaces, and floor spaces is used.
The termite inspection analysis can help develop a customized treatment strategy. As a termite controller providing guarantees on follow-up solutions, this is an extremely personalized service.
To schedule a qualified inspection, get in touch with us right now.
What are the Consequences of Termite Destruction?
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Please get in touch with us if you see these signs.
What Is the Price of an Inspection?
Melbourne Termite Treatment – Treatments and Price
When it comes to termite treatment in Melbourne, the experts at Protech Pest Control lead the industry. Our technicians use cutting-edge Termatrac technology to identify source activities. They then apply their in-depth knowledge to craft a workable solution.
A customized treatment plan would incorporate preventative steps to prevent additional infestations. This protection method can last up to ten years. It is an excellent control technology that manages attacks on high-risk areas’ structures.
The extent of the infestation and your property are two further variables that affect the total price.
What Is the Cost of Treating Termites?
Stages of a Termite Treatment
Termite Treatment Alternatives
Importance of Termite Control in Melbourne
Although they do not harm humans, their bites could cause itchiness. Their nests or droppings could trigger an allergic reaction for some individuals.
Their presence would discourage people from visiting your home or taking anything from you.
They can cause significant damage to your wooden furniture. You should be even more careful to keep them at bay if you have any vintage furniture of heritage value.
Some species are even known to destroy electrical wiring which could lead to short circuits.
If your wooden structures are decomposing, you could end up dealing with a mould situation. That could cause various types of health issues for your family members.
Expert Termite Extermination
A very successful termite control and preventive strategy is installing bait systems. This strategy entails placing bait in specific locations. After feeding, termites return to their colonies and nests with the bait, which eventually leads to the bugs’ own death.
If our professionals find that termite baiting is the best course of action, they can apply it to Melbourne premises. We ensure the native animals, pets, and residents’ health and safety are not jeopardized.
We will patiently explain the complete termite control procedure and are pleased to answer any of your questions.
Termites: What are They?
The castes that exist within termite colonies:
Types of Termites found in Australia
Subterranean Termites
Most commonly found in Australia and known to cause the most destruction to homes. Since they live in colonies underground, they create mud tunnels to travel back and forth to the surface in search of food. This type is attracted to cellulose items and wood which makes your home an ideal place for them. They have saw-like sharp teeth and strong jaws. They can even cause an entire building to collapse due to them constantly munching on the wood. Since they can’t survive in the open air, they always need to be in contact with the soil to live.
Drywood Termites
Drywood termites can survive in the open. Which is why they live above the ground and do not need mud tunnels to travel. They are attracted to undecayed and dry wood including timber and other furniture items. They prefer tropical, coastal and subtropical climates and are less destructive as compared to subterranean ones.
Dampwood Termites
They are attracted to moist wood such as damp wooden structures that have been ruined by leakages and moisture. You will often find them in humid and cool areas and nesting below the soil in wood. Needing moisture for survival, the process to get rid of them simply includes getting rid of the moist wood.
Characteristic Facts About australia termites
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Come in various shapes, sizes and colours.
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Multiply rapidly breeding into an infestation.
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Colonies have hierarchies with specific roles to perform.
That’s probably why they remain undefeated….for a lay person that is.
Homes and building construction all over Melbourne need to have treatment against termites. This is obviously because of the wood content that attracts them. A warm invitation could soon turn into an unwelcome infestation.
Not only will they wreak havoc in your home it might be too late to salvage your property. Would you really want to put your home and possessions at stake? We’re sure you wouldn’t! Wondering what parts of your home they find so inviting? Read on!
Soil fill
Spaces between false flooring
Wall cavities
Verandahs
Unused areas of buildings
Patios
Your House Could be Included in One Third of the Houses That Get Affected by Termites.
Did you consider that threat? An important part of the colony is the workers with powerful chewing mouths. They can demolish entire buildings and houses. These form about 80% of the colony.
Behaviour Patterns of Termites
There are many different locations where termites can make their nests. They include tree stumps, decaying building materials, soil fill, beneath buildings, hollow walls and anything wooden. Also, they could establish colonies in your yard’s trees and beneath concrete slabs. Some preferences are imported oak, elms, peppercorns, and eucalypts.
Termites can dig up to 100 metres to feed on wood, even if the nest is far from a building. Your property will be secure and safe with a comprehensive termite inspection and treatment service.
Reproduction in Termites and Alates
In the chamber located at the colony’s core, the queen and king termites lay their eggs. They direct the workers and soldier’s daily activities. Termites can have up to four centimetre-long nests, with a single queen for a nest. Forty thousands eggs can be laid a day by exceptionally busy queen termites. In certain instances, the queen can also live an incredible 40 years. Within a colony, termite numbers typically range from 70,000 to 100,000.
It takes colonies five years for fully maturing at which they will begin to let go of reproductive alates. Alates guarantee the colony’s survival since the worker and soldiers are incapable of procreating.
Nighttime during summer, alate (reproductive) termites have the ability to fly and choose to do so. Since they frequently release hundreds and up to thousands of termites, an alate swarm is quite the sight. They are poor flyers and frequently travel short distances in their flight. A swarm around lights outside and a mound of abandoned wings may indicate the presence of a colony. They can start a new one by tunneling under the earth after mating during this season. However, they are weak when in flight, and many die from exposure or predation.
Termites frequently flee during homeowner absences. Coming home to find your house suddenly overrun by flying insects can be very unsettling. Drawn to light, alates are frequently seen next to carpets or traveling in the direction of windows. But if exposed, they don’t survive long, and they frequently disappear from the house in big numbers.
With a complete examination, Protech Pest Control identifies termites and recommend the best solution. This is necessary to deal with the current termite infestation and take preventative measures.
Termite Infestation Symptoms
Termite mud
Termites use a mud-like material made from their excrement to build tunnels. But because it’s usually hidden behind walls or structures, this chemical might be difficult to find. Our experts will carry out an inspection to find entrance sites, which resemble mud tubes or tunnels. They allow termites to enter a building covertly. Many homeowners unfamiliar with termite habits fail to notice these telltale signals. It is important to consult a termite professional.
Hollow-sounding wood
If wood sounds hollow and echoes when it is pounded or tapped, termites are probably infested. When performing a termite inspection, our termite experts check for certain subtle visual signs. Homeowners may not notice termite damage to flooring or wood components. However, our termite specialists will be able to identify it promptly.
Cracks at door jams and cornices
Although there are many reasons for cracks, termites can cause structural damage that triggers cracks.
Collapsing wood
When pushed or bumped, severely termite-damaged wood will really give way. Hardwood areas like skirting boards, door frames, and architraves, and the timber splits open are prone to termites. They relocate to a new ‘feeding’ site if disturbed, resulting in damage to other wood. Therefore, potential termite treatment plans is crucial.
The 3 Don’t: if you have an infestation
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Don’t Spray
If you spot them live in action, it is important that you do not spray them with insecticides. Even though it might kill the ones that got sprayed on, it will not kill the rest or eliminate the colony.
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Don’t Touch
Leave them alone and don’t touch them or their mud tunnels or the infected items. It might cause them to go into hiding and would make it difficult to identify their new home or hiding place.
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Don’t Panic
Even though you really want to react when panicking, avoid doing so as that won’t solve the problem either. Just call up our experts at Protech Pest Control and let them do all the work to eliminate your pest infestation.
Inspection for Termites Before Buying
Yearly Termite Inspections for Termite-free Environments
Termite treatment during construction or remodeling
Prevention Tips for Termite Protection
If you see any of the above you’ll want to seek professional help immediately. Here are a few tips for prevention against a termite infestation:
An Average Colony Eats 5 Gms of The Wood in Your House!
For functioning homes in Melbourne, a moisture meter and microwave detection unit (Termatrac) can help detect an infestation. This enables accurate treatment measures for complete elimination.
For under construction buildings, it would be wise to get a professional pest inspection report. It reveals any pest history and includes a thorough check-up of the place to find out existing infestations. It also exposes certain spots that might attract an infestation later. If you’re considering making a purchase, a pest inspection report would be highly valuable to have at hand.
Hold up, that’s not all when it comes to Termite Problems! There are ways in which they could affect yours and your family’s health.
Why Choose Protech Pest Control Termite Barriers?
We provide following termite control services in Melbourne
Termite Inspection
Termite Protection
Termite Baiting
Termite Dusting
Termite Monitoring Systems
Termite Nests Destruction
Chemical Termite Barriers
Physical Termite Barriers
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Frequently asked questions
Depending on its nature, the termite treatment on your property will have varying durations. The likelihood of termites returning increases if you use a quick-fix treatment. These include dusting or spraying to eradicate a tiny colony. If they come back, you’ll need to get treated again shortly. Termite barrier treatments and baiting treatments provide permanent protection without additional treatments. To prevent the need for re-treatment, the treatment must be performed by a skilled and competent company.
In the unlikely event that a do-it-yourself termite treatment fails, there are proactive measures you can take. Put a barrier made of gravel or a comparable substance between the ground and wooden structures like porches. Avoid using mud tubes, especially when they’re close to foundations. Determine the strength of the wood by pressing on it or by looking for hollowing with a torch. Sustain sufficient ventilation to avert moisture accumulation and structural wood decay. The most effective way to get rid of termites is to hire experts. Our specialists have access to the best industry solutions, so they can design a unique treatment plan.
There are about 350 different species of termites in Australia. Considering the risk of termite attacks in Melbourne, you don’t want your dream home to become a target. These vermin have the ability to chew through electrical cables, floors, walls, and ceilings. The damage might run into the hundreds of thousands of dollars if they are not contained. Fortunately, a termite treatment can protect your new home even prior to the foundation being finished.
One of the most effective treatments is baiting systems. Although it is a time-consuming treatment, it is highly effective. It can be used in the long run to keep them at bay and prevent them from returning. With the help of baits, you will not only be able to kill the termites in your home but also the entire colony.
While there are various options for getting rid of them naturally, they aren’t as reliable as you may think. This is because you will only be killing the ones that you see or the ones that come in contact with. You may now even know how big the infestation is or where all they have been or heading. Removing them requires a lot of effort, skills, knowledge, and time. Therefore, it is best to trust the experts and let them do what they do best.
Termite damage isn’t covered under insurance. To prevent damage to your property, sign up for frequent inspections and implement preventative measures.
The effectiveness of the treatment would show depend on how big or small the infestation is. If you have used bait systems, it would depend on how long it takes for the queen to come in contact with the bait and die. However, you should give it anywhere between one to two weeks.
Termites are hardworking pests that work all through the year without quitting. Therefore, you need an even harder working prevention plan to keep them from invading your home. Get your home inspected every once in a while to keep an eye out for any early signs of an infestation.
Baits are effective for an entire year whereas soil liquid treatment can last up to 5 years. However, the longevity of treatments depends on which treatment you choose.
There are various treatments and they all work differently. Chemical treatments involve chemically treating the soil around your home to keep them at bay. Baiting involves installations of bait systems at various locations around your property. Whenever the termite consumes or comes into contact with the bait, it would die.
Get your home inspected after every 6 months to ensure your preventative measures are still effective. Doing so will also help catch any early signs of an infestation. You should also get your home inspected before or anytime in between if you ever suspect an infestation.
We at Protech Pest Control offer cost-efficient termite control and removal services. We use eco-friendly treatments, conducted by highly qualified experts with years of experience. We also use the latest and best technology to ensure you get nothing but the best.
It depend on various factors like the treatment choice, the infestation severity and type of termite.
Yes! Termite protection is vital for every building and especially to reduce the damage that they can cause.