Termite Treatment Toowoomba

With colonies that range in size from a few hundred individuals to enormous societies with over a million, termites are perhaps one of the most successful groups of insects on Earth. They’ve colonized most landmasses except Antarctica and their queens can live up to 50 years which is the longest known lifespan of any insect.

The issue with these insects is that they are detritivores or detritus feeders. This means that they feed on dead plants and trees, including the wood that most homes and businesses are made of (including yours). These components attract those insects that are looking for the nutrients in cellulose, an organic fibre found in wood and plant matter. While some prefer dry wood and others prefer damp materials, the best cure in any case is to prevent them from getting into your residence in the first place!

We’re all about helping homeowners stave off these insects and treating any termite infestations that might make their way past your existing perimeter. We’re tops when it comes to aggressive, effective termite treatments with over 30 years of experience and options that are kid and pet safe.

If you notice or suspect them at your home, don’t wait to call us on 0417 739 897 for quick, reliable service.

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Available treatment types

There are two main kinds of treatment:

• Sprays that kill on contact
• Baits that help infiltrate larger nests.

Barriers, designed to prevent an infestation in the first place, can also be used as a component of the remediation.

The type of protection you’ll need will depend on the state of your home along with how bad an infestation is. For example, if the these insects have already made their move, you’ll want a spray treatment to kill the pests while installing a barrier to prevent future incursions. Let’s take a closer look at each.

Termiticides

Usually applied in a liquid spray form, termiticide treatments are designed to kill off any insects on contact. Those that manage to survive will carry the poison back to the nest, where they will spread it once they die. Termiticides can also include a repellant component to help keep newly approaching these insects at bay while treatment is underway. This makes the sprayed wood unappealing, prompting the pests to move away from the structure.

Sprays that do not contain repellant are actually designed to go undetected by the these insects, who pass the poison along by contact and allow it to infect others in the nest. While all of these sprays can be effective at eradicating an existing infestation, they are not used on their own as a preventative measure.

Baits

The baits are also used to combat an infestation. The bait is actually a poison packaged in an appealing wood or cellulose compound that these insects would find appealing as a food source. By consuming the bait, the poison can make its way back to the nest, similar to a spray. However, this process is often slow to act since it relies on the these insects themselves to distribute the treatment. As such, baits are often used in tandem with termiticides or other methods.

Barriers

Barriers are designed to keep them out of your home in the first place. As a preventative measure, these can be used along with any treatments with bait or sprays, since you’ll want to keep any new insects from slowing progress. It’s also critical to safeguarding your home moving forward.

Barriers are physically installed around the perimeter of the home, usually dug into a trench so that the insects passing through the soil en route to your structure are stopped in their tracks. The barrier contains a liquid chemical that kills the them and prevents them from moving forward. The barrier can be refilled with chemicals as needed over time, roughly every 5 years, making them a more long-lasting alternative to frequent spraying or bait that only lasts a year.

Turn to King Arthur Handyman to free your home

Termite control and treatment are jobs best left to experts. King Arthur Handyman himself is qualified in protection systems so you know you are in capable hands. King Arthur Handyman offers:

• Inspections
• Control systems
• Pre-purchase inspections
• Barriers

If you’re buying a new property in Toowoomba, treatment from a licensed and skilled exterminator is a must. This initiative can save you thousands of dollars in costly repairs caused by these creepy crawlies. But if you already own a property, immediate inspections can prevent infestation.

Call King Arthur Handyman for Expert Termite Treatment on 0417 739 897!