Treatment Services
The most practical and economical method of preventing future termite infestations in your house is to install a pre-construction system. You can avoid the need to chemically treat the house against termite infestation in the future by completing a chemical termite barrier or a physical termite barrier protection technique before the house is finished.
Using certified termite barrier technologies, pre-construction termite protection is applied according to AS 3660.1 during the early phases of construction, no matter what type of foundation is used—concrete slab, subfloor, suspended platform, or other.
The purpose of Part A and Part B treatments (internal and outdoor) is to completely cover the building and block off any possible termite access sites.
We deliver a certificate of compliance in line with Australian Standard 3660.1 when we finish the installation.
A licensed pest controller issues an AS3660.1 Certificate of Compliance after installing systems like Part A (pre-slab pipe collars/barrier) and Part B (post-slab perimeter treatment/blanket), with a permanent label in the meter box for future reference, proving the installed physical/chemical barrier protects against termites, essential for building permits and occupancy.
Termite control is commonly disregarded when building in Australia. Local authorities label certain places termite-prone, increasing their danger. Building in one of these regions requires an Australian standard AS3660.1 termite management system.
Baiting systems are becoming more popular for protecting houses and eliminating termite populations. There is just one AS3660.1-certified baiting system for pre-construction use.
Bait stations underneath. These stations are located every 3 metres around the house. The bait attracts termites, which kill the colony. This strategy is effective when traditional barriers are impractical or the building owner chooses a chemical-free option.
Maintenance and monitoring. Baiting systems require upkeep. Stations must be examined every 6-12 months, while termites demand more regular checks and bait refills. Baiting systems are more expensive but provide reassurance and eliminate termite colonies.
Evidence of termite protection certification in accordance with AS 3660.1 has not been provided at the time of inspection.
The required termite management system certification in accordance with AS 3660.1 has not been sighted or provided. This represents a compliance issue requiring verification and rectification.
A major addition to AS3660.1 in 2014 is the requirement that termite management systems endure the building's operational life—typically 50 years—or be easily replenishable. This improvement makes termite prevention a long-term option, giving homeowners peace of mind that their property will be safeguarded for decades.
AS3660.1 requires 12-monthly termite inspections. Inspections are essential for detecting termite activity early. Regular inspections and a termite control system that eliminates covert access can prevent termites from inflicting substantial damage. To guarantee no live termites or nests are present, also check the location before starting work.
A missed part A and B termite certificate is required to confirm that the property has been inspected for termite activity and meets relevant pest inspection standards.
A termite certificate is required to confirm that a licensed pest inspection has been carried out on the property, verifying the presence or absence of termite activity and assessing any associated damage in accordance with Australian inspection standards.
Before building begins, authorised termite prevention systems are installed. These techniques comply with Australian Standards and building regulations to reduce concealed termite ingress and structure damage.
To prevent termite infestation, pre-construction termite management involves installing certified termite protection measures.
Termite prevention must be addressed at slab penetrations before pouring the concrete slab.
Slab-penetration collars. Plumbing and electrical penetrations through concrete are protected by collars or barriers. These barriers block termites from entering concrete-penetrating item gaps. We recommend installing these collars before the steel reinforcement, but we may alternatively do them before the concrete pour.
Construction Joiner Termite Barriers. We prefer termite barriers pre-pouring into construction joints between concrete pieces. Termites cannot penetrate past this barrier. Painting termite barriers after the pour may work if pre-pour installation isn't possible.
Termite Expansion Barriers. Termite barriers must be erected before pouring concrete in expansion joints like infill slabs or where concrete pavements and driveways meet home foundations. A termite-repellent expansion foam can replace abelflex foam to prevent termite penetration. Alternative: Install reticulation system pipes beneath the junction for protection.
Termites enter subfloor dwellings through stumps, piers, and any ground-contact subfloor. Rapid Pest uses two subfloor termite prevention solutions based on subfloor height.
Termites infiltrate subfloors with enough space by climbing stumps or masonry foundations and piers. Inspectors may simply access the room for future inspections.
Brick Footings. Brick piers or other masonry structures in the subfloor can be utilised to integrate termite sheeting into the brickwork for visibility from the outside. The brickwork underneath the underfloor timbers must incorporate the specified requirement. An inside and outdoor perimeter spray can also protect these places.
Concrete Stumps. Ant caps are rarely used here since termites rarely burrow through concrete stumps. Other methods, such as stump chemical treatment, can prevent termite penetration.
Chemical Spraying. We spray a chemical over the subfloor and near-ground structures for comprehensive protection. Termites are deterred or killed by this chemical treatment before they enter the residence.
Timber Stumps. We seal timber stump gaps with ant caps to keep termites out. While termites may still crawl over these caps, they force them into visible locations where inspections can find them.
Two key elements affect termite management in low-clearance subfloors. First, the location is no longer accessible, therefore visual examination solutions are no longer possible. Second, termites can now cross the ground-subfloor wooden air gap.
Concrete Stumps. Ant caps are rarely used here since termites rarely burrow through concrete stumps. Other methods, such as stump chemical treatment, can prevent termite penetration.
Full Subfloor Treatment. Termites may enter the property from the earth if the subfloor clearance is less than 400mm. We propose chemically spraying the whole subfloor to avoid this.
System Reticulation. Reticulation is installed in narrow subfloor places where future access may be problematic. This permits chemical re-application without subfloor disturbance, assuring long-term termite prevention.
