Termites Control & Termite Inspection

Of all the pests that enter your home the most unwanted is the subterranean termite.

Each year termites damage more homes than both fire and storms combined.

Did you know that 1 in 3 homes have active termites or a history of termite activity? and more alarming is that there is no insurance that will cover you for their damage.

Termite Classification

Termites, usually called “White Ants” do not truly resemble a true ant apart from their social habitat of living in colonies.

Termites are mostly pale brown to white, have no constriction between thorax and abdomen, and have beaded antennae. Reproductive forms have two pairs of equal wings and one pair of compound eyes.  Termite Workers and soldiers are blind, sexless and wingless and have thin cuticles that are susceptible to desiccation in dry or exposed environments.

Termite Colonies

Termites live in colonies, which are a collection of different individuals with specific functions or tasks. The size of the colony varies from a few hundred to hundreds of thousands or even millions. Some species build mounds, some nest underground and some live in small colonies in the wood of trees.

In Australia the Subterranean termite can be found throughout mainland Australia. They prefer the warmer climates of NSW (Sydney) and upwards throughout Queensland.

The Soldiers

The Queen Termite 

The Workers

Termites in mudlead

The termite workers are responsible for feeding the queen termite and building the colony and measures up to 6mm. Throughout certain times of the year termites take flight from the colony, the winged forms of termites are the future queens.

After mating the queen termite begins to establish a new colony preferring ideal conditions of dampness and warmth to establish her colony this makes termites an all year round problem.

Any termite that is sighted should be seen by a professional pest controller straight away to prevent serious damage. Contact Forensic Pest Management Services for a termite inspection today or a termite control solution. Did you know that within a 3 month period termites can attack up to a quarter of your averaged size home!

Kitchen Cupboard with undetected termite damage due to stored goods

Detected Termite evidence

Exposing the severity of termite damage to kitchen cupboard

Forensic Pest Management Services is licensed through workcover- the state governing body of Pest Control within New South Wales (Throughout Sydney). We have a commitment to our customers to provide effective control of your termite problems, without disruption to your normal home life and with the utmost consideration of the health and safety of you and the environment we share and enjoy with our family, friends and pets.

What is involved in termite control :

We only use those chemicals that are considered to have the lowest toxicity and the most environmentally friendly available which enables the break down of the chemical under normal environmental conditions. All of Forensic Pest Management Services termite treatments are carried out in strict accordance to the Australian Standard AS3660-2000.
The required chemicals and baiting systems for termite elimination are not for sale to the public and must be used only by a fully licensed and trained professional under strictly controlled conditions. Here at Forensic Pest Management Services we are licensed and trained in the use of these chemicals and baiting systems.

Termite chemical barriers are installed by creating a trench along all foundation walls, piers and pipes and chemical is then applied to these trenches. Any concrete areas abutting to the structure are drilled and then chemical is injected into the soil under the concrete continuing the barrier. This liquid chemical barrier works for termite control, as termites are "subterranean" meaning they travel through the ground and penetrate the ground surface gaining entry into your structure by creating a mud trail up the foundations. By protecting the foundations termites will die when coming into contact with the chemical barrier. The termite chemical barrier is recommended to be reapplied every (5) years to ensure maximum protection to your property.

Termite baiting/ monitoring systems are also another method of termite control. Baiting for termites is used to achieve nest elimnation and is installed as an alternitive to applying a termite chemical barrier. Termite baiting/ monitoring systems are also used in areas where a termite chemical barrier is not able to be installed. Termite inground bait stations are installed every (2) to (3) metres around your structure. These inground stations allow for early detection of termites foraging through the ground within the vicinity of your structure. As part of your baiting program above ground bait stations are installed to the active termites to start the baiting process, once the termites start to consume the bait they then take the bait back to the colony. Bait is re applied until we have achieve colony elimation.

When building a new structure or extending / renovating an exsiting structure termite control should be carried out, as termites may enter into any structure old or new. This is why we also offer physical barriers and reticulation systems that can be installed at the time of construction as a preventative termite control method.

 As no property can ever be totally safe from termite attack a six (6) monthly maintenance program is recommended to continue with Forensic Pest Management’s service warranty. A full termite inspection of the property must be carried out and a written report is given notifying the client on the conditions of the sub floor, roof void and interior timbers for the presence of termites. The report also notifies of timber fence condition, sub floor moisture and ventilation and any other points that may be conducive to termite attack.