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Melbourne Termite Control

Termite Treatment

Treating both residential and existing properties across Melbourne, VIC, we have established a reputation for excellent service, exceeded all industry standards and only use premium low-toxic products for best pest extermination.

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Termite Protection Melbourne

Only termites are treated! Our termite-specific equipment provides unmatched service in Melbourne, VIC. Get a free quotation now!

We have extensive expertise treating and eliminating termites in homes, businesses, and industries. 

About Company
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Providing termite prevention for parts a and b to all commercial factories, warehouses, new and old homes, footing treatments, house restorations, basements, wood deck treatments, and chemical treatments for house stumps. Before or after the concrete is completed, Melbourne Termite can install any kind of physical or chemical injection barrier in accordance with AS3660.1; certificates are verified by a qualified installer in Melbourne.  

The only method to reduce the expense of termite prevention in every home is to use non-branded chemicals for inexpensive termite treatments. We prefer to utilise name-brand products, such as Termidor, and do not advise utilising generic alternatives. Low-cost termite treatment typically doesn't have that impact and doesn't stay as long as Termidor, which, when administered correctly, can last up to eight years.

Builders Pre-Construction

Any new or existing construction in Melbourne must have a physical barrier made of termite protection AS3660.1 certificate of compliance. Any stamped building permit must have termite protection in accordance with AS3600.1. Part A comprises the initial stages of construction. Termite collars around plumbing, stumps, and footings, for instance, can be either physical or chemical barriers, but they are still considered part A. Before the frame is built, Part B, a termite barrier blanket, is placed around the perimeter of the concrete slab. Part B may serve as a chemical termite barrier; this will depend on the circumstances and style of building.

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White Ants

Termites? What is the worst enemy of your home? What about hurricanes, fires, and floods? Termites are concealed menaces, unlike fires, floods, and storms. These dangerous insects may devour your home from inside out without your knowledge, incurring thousands of dollars' worth of damage.

Because homeowners seldom notice termites, they can be more hazardous than other risks. These timid critters spend much of their time underground or in your home's timber, munching away at its support structures. Your home may have termites or white ants.

Termite Treatment Services

Because termite treatments vary, we will list their constraints. Chemical injections, which form a barrier between termites and the building, and baiting systems, which destroy the termite colony, are the principal termite control methods.

Preventing termite damage starts with awareness. Termites seldom emerge from mud tubes, dirt, or water sources. Many individuals don't recognise they have termites until they see a hole or construction damage.

Chemical barriers are the most common termite treatment in houses; however, interception and baiting have distinct benefits for removing termites from colonies.

Low Toxic Treatment

Termidor treatments can be used as a full outdoor perimeter treatment or as a subfloor treatment to prevent termites from entering the building.

A localised treatment is designed to keep termites out of a particular section of your home. The goal of a complete perimeter treatment is to keep termites out of your house. Termidor is a well-known non-repellent compound with a residual life of up to 8 years. Termidor Fipronil, a non-repellent chemical, is the option we advised.

One termite control method that creates a continuous treatment zone inside and outside your home is chemical treatment. It serves as a barrier to keep termites from breaking through the ground, getting on your property, and eventually invading your home.

Trench, Treat, and Backfill

The Trench, Treat, and Backfill approach with a non-repellent chemical like Termidor Fipronil is the best way to create a continuous, long-term termite barrier around a residence. The chemical kills termites on touch and permits them to transport it back to the nest, often eliminating the colony, in this treated zone, usually 100mm below the foundations.

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Drill and Inject

Techs drill 10mm-20mm holes in concrete, tiles, pavers, driveway seams and near the building's base at 450mm intervals using Termidor HE. A special rod is put into these holes to pressure-inject liquid termiticide straight into the soil beneath, providing a continuous treated zone.

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Trelona In Ground Baiting

Trelona, which is used in termite bait stations below ground, poses no threat to people, animals, children, or organic gardens. In this situation, we use the intercepting system. Termite monitoring stations underground make up the capture side of the system.

Trelona bait stations capture termites promptly and feed them anytime they reach them 24/7. This is quicker and more efficient than prior systems that required termites to find bait after it was added. Trelona kills termites rapidly by pre-loading bait.

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Large termite invasions can also be effectively controlled with Trelona In-ground Baiting Stations. Little plastic subterranean bait stations are installed and positioned appropriately every three metres throughout the exterior of the property to initiate the baiting procedure. The active cartridges in these ground bait stations will return it to the nest and eliminate the queen.

For the purpose of controlling and eliminating termites, we do strongly advise implementing a 12-month programme with a continuing servicing interval. Suggest implementing a bait programme once a year in order to get rid of those tiny suckers.

Termites Look Like

Melbourne termites are pale white to light brown, 3–15 mm long, soft-bodied insects. Known as "white ants," they have straight antennae, a broad waist, and equal-length wings. Subterranean and drywood termites in soil or wood are harmful.

To provide proper care, it's vital to know which type they are, as there are other varieties. Termites are tiny, transparent, white insects with straight antennae and are usually white around the waist.

 

Termite Treatment Costs

Chemical termite barriers are the most effective and widely used type of termite deterrent because they may be applied to existing structures, chemically sprayed, set, or dusted into difficult-to-reach areas, and they can cover a large area quickly.
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Localised spray/foam termite treatments cost $440–$1,100, while chemical soil barriers cost $1,100–$2,200. Professional baiting systems cost $1,100–$2,200 with yearly monitoring. Home size, infestation intensity, and protection method affect prices.

Termite barrier treatments cost $1,100 to $2,200+ for expert installation, depending on home size, building type, and treatment technique. Chemical soil treatment costs per linear metre, but baiting methods are commonly used and cost comparable to it.

The average cost of termite barrier treatment for a conventional home is $1,200 to $2,500. The cost varies by home size, chemical kind, and installation difficulty. For larger homes, concrete drilling, or extensive trenching, costs may rise. 

Property Size: Larger properties require careful maintenance.
Complex installations requiring extensive concrete drilling might raise installation prices.

Pricing: Charges are $25-$50 per linear metre for high-end chemical barriers. Prices vary across suppliers, and these barriers give long-term protection against costly structural damage not covered by insurance.

 

Types Of Termites

The older parts of Melbourne are home to very destructive termites like Coptotermes acinaciformis and Coptotermes frenchi. They invade dwellings by mud tunnels, destroying timber frame, flooring, and roof voids. Avoiding expensive, uninsured repair expenses requires prevention and annual inspections. 

TERMITE SERVICES

We ensure long-lasting protection with advanced detection and prevention methods.

A Termite Treatment Cost

The average cost of termite treatment is $880 to $2,200, depending on competence. The type of termite infestation affects the termite treatment prices, as do the product and protection level. Around The Slab – Protecting the home slab edge and termite penetration collars is often required for pre-construction termite prevention under AS3660.1.

Baiting Stations

In the realm of premium termite safeguarding in Victoria, two brands prevail: Sentricon AlwaysActive and Trelona ATBS. Both termite baiting systems have transitioned from "empty" monitoring stations to "Active-on-Application" technology; nevertheless, they are not identical.

Big Trees

Termite baiting systems are indeed designed for colony elimination, and when they work as intended, they can ultimately kill the entire colony, including the queen. The bait is carried back by worker termites and shared through feeding, which allows the active ingredient to spread through the colony over time. This makes baiting especially effective for subterranean termites when done properly and monitored consistently.

Chemical Barrier - Termidor

Termite protection using a chemical barrier such as Termidor involves treating the soil around and beneath a structure (including houses and garages) to create a continuous treated zone that prevents termites from entering. Alternatively, termite baiting systems can be installed to detect and eliminate colonies before they reach the building.

Chemical Products

In termite management, chemical treatments are selected based on how established the infestation is, where the termites are active, and what species is involved. In Melbourne, professional termite controllers commonly use a mix of foams, dusts, and baits as part of an integrated approach:

Children & Pet Safe

If done properly by experienced specialists, chemical termite treatments are safe for pets and children. Products are low toxicity; however, touching or ingesting them while wet can be dangerous. Modern treatments, especially baiting systems, are safe and dry quickly for most liquid barriers.  

Eliminating Termites

Termite control typically involves two key stages. The first is the active treatment phase, where a chemical or combination of methods is applied to eliminate termites that are already present in the structure. The second is prevention, which focuses on creating a long-term barrier to stop termites from re-entering and causing future damage.

The overall cost of termite treatment can vary significantly depending on several factors, including the severity of the infestation, the size and construction of the building, and the type of treatment required for both elimination and ongoing protection.

Flying Termites (swarmers)

Flying termites, or more accurately, termite alates, carry out reproduction and the construction of new nests. They have the potential to become termite kings and queens in the future and start off as one of the three castes in a termite colony.

Free Termite Assessment
  • Provides free termite evaluations/estimates for residential and commercial properties
  • Encompasses all essential regions (roof voids, subfloor, walls, outside wood)
  • Employs instruments such as moisture meters and thermal imaging for detection
How Much Does A Termite Treatment Cost?

Basic spot treatment (sprays, foam, dust): $600–$1500
Treatment is $880–$2,500 for most properties.
Baiting systems (long-term control): $1,100–$2,500+ (plus monitoring)
Chemical soil barrier (perimeter protection): $1,000–$2,000+ depending on residence size.
In severe circumstances, full-house fumigation might cost $2,000–$4,000+.

How To Get Rid Of Termites?

Baiting systems, liquid soil treatments like Termidor, and reducing moisture and wood-to-soil contact kill termites. Kill active infestations using bait stations or perimeter termiticides. For protection, annual expert checks are advised.

Live Termites

A typical termite treatment chemical is “Termidor.” This barrier treatment is non-repellent, so termites don't detect or avoid it.

How it works: “Kills termites by transferring through the colony”
Termites take up chemicals while walking across treated regions.
They bring the infected termites back to the colony, where they infect additional termites.

What Do Flying Termite Look Like

Flying termites—often called “swarmers” or “alates”—can look a bit like flying ants at first glance, but there are some clear differences.

What Do Termites Look Like

Termites have two sets of wings that are the same length. Ants, however, have bigger front wings than hind wings.

Ants have elbowed antennae, but termites have straight ones. An ant's body has a constricted waist, whereas termites have a uniformly thick body resembling a sausage.