Browse Forums DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair Re: Termite control 8Jun 03, 2008 7:55 pm Hi everyone
I know this is to late but I have a lot off experience when it comes to termite chemical barriers as I am an owner of a large company that offers this service. We only now use Termidore as we find it gives a better result for our customers dwellings. A quote for around $1000 to treat a house is cheap and in saying that the operator will be using a cheap chemical such as Biflex which repels and kills termites but not the colonies where as Termidore which works by using the transfere affect, the termites do not know its even on them and return to the nest and therefore kill the entire colony. The avarage cost to treat a standard home would be between $2000 up to $4000. Yes it is more expensive but it works. Baiting systems are a waist of time and money becareful when ordering this service as monthly inspections can add up per year more than a chemical barrier treatment. Termites will breach these so called baiting stations no problem at all, its your investment thats on the line so you need to do your homework. We have used every chemical in the market there is and after 18 years in the business Termidore came out front we are always looking for better ways in controlling termites breaching homes as we provide this service for over 200 real estate agents and many private homes. I also understand the costs due to todays living standards and sometimes cheaper is better but not when it comes to such a large investment unless you are married to a carpenter. craig Craig Re: Termite control 9Mar 28, 2017 1:30 pm kkc27 The best solution is prevention. Termite is attracted by dampness, not by timber. Ensure your house is dry and ventilated. Do not store timber in subfloor. Wrong, they are attracted to wood, but dampness helps them thrive. Re: Termite control 10Mar 28, 2017 10:24 pm Termite prevention is better than cure and essentially you should make your home unattractive and too hard to bother. The best policy is good design and detailing followed up by property maintenance and vigilance. Most houses can be built, or if already built can be modified to reduce termite risk. Physical barriers are preferable to chemicals and yes newer chemicals only last few years and then the protection has to be redone. Chemical treatments are easy and lucrative for the pesties but it is you, your children and pets that have to live with the chemicals. Regardless of protection Termites can breach or avoid barriers hence 12 monthly recommended inspections to discover infestation early before serious damage occurs. It may seem a lot to spend $600 on a competent inspection and a report with expert opinion and recommendations but you are more likely to get right answers that are best for you instead of being taken to the cleaners by contractors. You will get what you pay for but keep in mind that fools are easily parted with their money, think carefully and do your homework. Foremost Building Expert in Australia,assisting with building problems/disputes, building stage inspections,pre-contract review advice for peace of mind 200 blogs http://www.buildingexpert.net.au/blog Re: Termite control 12Mar 29, 2017 11:10 am Termites frequently build mud tunnels up stumps, that's why ant caps are a must and in case of BV house strips along wall as well, but dry and well-ventilated sub floor space is needed as well as is avoidance of stored timber, furniture and cardboard (please come for dinner invitation) Foremost Building Expert in Australia,assisting with building problems/disputes, building stage inspections,pre-contract review advice for peace of mind 200 blogs http://www.buildingexpert.net.au/blog Re: Termite control 13Mar 30, 2017 6:23 pm building-expert Termites frequently build mud tunnels up stumps, ) I have yet to see them do it up steel stumps. I have steel stumps, am in a termite rich area, and have no capping, and am not worried in the slightest. Re: Termite control 14May 07, 2017 8:57 am There was a significant termite infestation in our house when we bought it. The entry point was created by some poor DIY construction work, and was exacerbated by some rotten fascia boards allowing water ingress that moistened the timber structure. We stripped the linings and found the root of the problem, then got our pest controller to come and do a termidor treatment around the problem area. We were not concerned about the rest of the house so we only did the below-grade area around the basement. Prior to the termidor treatment we would regularly find termites in old rotten tree stumps in the garden etc, as well as in the house. After the termidor we have not seen one termite. So in our experience it has been highly successful. I think it only cost us around $600-700 from memory but we only did about 20 lineal metres or so. Building Services Engineer Renovating our 1960's modernist home in Brisbane https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=53&t=82091 Re: Termite control 15May 18, 2017 10:04 am May I ask - are you building or is it an existing house ? Do you live in a "termite" known/type area ? And - do you have any reason to suspect termites are about - eg neighbours, advice, etc. Prices can depend on a lot of things. 4 1822 To my understanding early saw cuts are to control shrinkage cracks, so doing them now would be pointless. Control joints may reduce ugly cracking during periods of soil… 3 9804 Hi group, have some damage to the door frame and skirting board. It's a side door to the laundry area. Only has a security door. I had a termite inspection (note drill… 0 5050 |