Termite Protection Barrier

According to a 2012 report, figures show that termite infestations  are costing Australians over $1.5 billion dollars a year in damage and  repairs. Termite prevention is a simple but vital step that could easily  save you thousands of dollars down the track. Our  experienced technicians can apply termite zones that will ensure your  property is safeguarded against termites.

A chemical termite  zone is an effective solution for protecting your home or business  against the damages caused by a termite infestation. The liquid is  applied to the soil under or around the perimeter of a property to  create a zone that either kills or repels termites. Due to the  breakdown of the chemicals, the perimeter around the property will need  to be retreated periodically to ensure your property remains protected.

It is very important that you DO NOT disturb  any termite workings, leads, galleries, etc. before commencement of the  treatment program. If you disturb the termites then these treatment  procedures may be rendered ineffective.

Where applicable: Suspect trees and stumps within 50 meters of the structures (and within  the boundaries of the property) will be tested using an auger drill to  determine whether a termite colony is present in the vicinity. If a nest  is located, it is destroyed by the careful application of a suitable  termite control agent. After drilling, any living trees are treated with  a plant protection compound to protect against any subsequent plant  disease prior to the sealing of the hole.

Specifications for treatment of accessible subfloors:

A  termite control agent is applied at the rate of up to 5 litres per  square metre for horizontal zones and 100 litres per cubic metre for  vertical zones so as to form a complete and continuous treated soil  zone (both vertical and horizontal) beneath and around the  structures. In buildings with suspended floors with greater than 400mm  crawl space, perimeter zones should be installed to surround piers,  stumps and service penetrations and completely abut all substructure  walls.

Specifications for drilling of concrete slab areas:

Concrete  slabs and paths, both internally and externally will be drilled using a  concrete hammer drill. Holes around perimeter walls will be drilled in  accordance with AS3660 at 150 – 300mm, depending upon the substrate  beneath the concrete and the chemical used. Holes are drilled as close  as possible, but no more than 300mm, out from the wall. The termite  control agent is applied at a rate of up to 10 litres per lineal metre  and up to 3 litres per hole. Holes will be sealed upon completion.

Specifications for ventilation:

The  Australian Standard recommends that subfloor regions should have  adequate cross flow ventilation equivalent to 7300mm2 per lineal metre  on external and internal walls. This ensures that the soil stays dry and  dampness and moisture is kept to a minimum as damp soil is a conducive  condition for termite attack.