We regularly check out bait stations as we don't want our baited termites to go hungry! The Schedorhinotermes can be quite difficult to eradicate, we successfully do it by baiting and constantly topping up the bait, if it's not, then the colony won't be eliminated! This colony is in Bateau Bay.

One method of eradication is using dusts. Rest assured, we don't use anything dangerous. Arsenic dusting is still commonly used, but we feel it isn't safe enough to be used inside your home. Also, modern insecticides use more advanced modes of action to help spread the chemical to all termites and effectively eradicate the colony.
 

After every eradication, we remove the mud shelter tubes that the Termites have left behind. This is to ensure that there are no termites left, giving us a visual cue that they are effectively eradicated. This also ensures that future colonies won't use existing mud tubes to access the building again.

Subfloor infestation in a dwelling with poor ant capping. The termites have built a significant mud tube to feed on this home! The colony was effectively eradicated using baiting. Regular inspections will prevent this from happening again!
 

See a termite colony being eradicated by dusting with Termidor. This video has been sped up to show how it's done over a period of time to ensure many termites are treated. After 2 subsequent inspections it was confirmed the colony was eradicated!

This Nasutitermes termite nest was one of many causing havoc around a property, we carefully eradicated all the nests by introducing a safe but effective termiticide. Termite nests contain workers, soldiers and the queen. It's the queen that we really want to destroy, along with the rest of the colony to ensure that the colony cannot survive. Killing a large number of the termites isn't enough. 

In this picture you can see some friendly Coptotermes soldiers popping their head out after a nice visit to a commercial property. This infestation was in a shop/workshop and cost the landlord thousands in repairs.

It's important to get professionals to deal with infestations, termites are very persistent and almost all readily available insecticides do not eliminate termite colonies, and even those that do require thorough knowledge and experience to effectively eradicate the colony.

Termite colonies infesting your home can be controlled by means of eradication by baiting. These baits can eradicate a whole colony by means of transferring a bait that feeding termites take back to the colony to eradicate it.

The Termatrac allows us to look behind timber and walls. Using radar technology it helps us to see if there is any movement behind a wall, this is especially useful if you don't want to pull the wall apart to see if there is damage! This home on the Central Coast did not have termites despite their being high moisture. A relief for the homeowner!

Termites damaged this top plate, the damage was obvious during a termite inspection. You can hear the hollow sound from the damaged timber. Although it looks intact the majority of the center of the timber is damaged severely and the timber is not structurally sound. There were not longer any termites in this timber at the time of inspection.

We have all the latest tools and also use thermal imaging on our termite inspections. You can see that the thermal imaging even gives us insight into the structure behind the wall!

This extensive damage was discovered during an inspection, this home had large amounts of formwork left in place after it was constructed. The homeowner was not even notified of it when they purchased the home after a building and timber pest inspection by another firm. As a result, a massive termite colony ate out all the formwork before moving on to other parts of the home.

Fungal decay is a serious threat to timber structures, as well as a conducive condition to termites. So we report and inform you of any fungal decay (Wood Rot) around your property.

These destructive termites are commonly found along the Central Coast. They are highly destructive and hard to eradicate. They can be very flighty and often require a long, careful eradication program. We identify the type of termite in every inspection and then provide a tailored program based on what we find.

This home in Wyong had termites infesting it, and the cause was discovered when a pile of stored timber was moved. They had infested it and made themselves a new home! They were promptly eradicated, never to cause a problem again!

The Termatrac T3i being used on a Termite inspection on a house in the Central Coast to ascertain termite movement inside a wall. The Termatrac allows us to look for movement inside walls, this is especially important for pre purchase inspections. It's so sensitive that it can show the movement of just one or two termites. It's great to know for sure if there are termites in suspicious areas.

These termites (coptotermes to be exact!) were building mud tubes along the external wall of a home, they were dying to get in! (Pun intended) We managed to keep them out, it took a thorough inspection to find their little hidey hole!

9 Months after purchasing a home in the Central Coast, the owner discovered termites. And it turned out to be a LOT of them! Whilst the report (from another company) may have made mention of a potential problem, the extent of the danger was not clearly conveyed in a manner they could easily understand. We include photos and specific details on our reports to let you know EXACTLY what is going on, it's not buried 9 pages into a report with thousands of words that don't make much sense. Pictures tell a thousand words, and we include a lot of them on our reports!

Why get an annual inspection? The Australian standard recommends that all houses get an inspection at least annually. This ensures that your home is safe from termite attack and can even detect early signs of attack. But more than that, when your property is inspected, the report highlights any areas of concern that could be conducive to termite attacks.

Our inspection reports are written onsite, they are detailed and include photos and are emailed upon completion of the inspection.

Many termite barriers that are installed carry a warranty, however these warranties are dependent on regular inspections and compliance with recommendations made during these inspections. Since termite damage is not covered by your comprehensive home insurance, maintaining regular inspections is a wise investment.

An inspection will inform you of any termite activity in the surrounds of your property - such as these termites on a tree.

The Sentricon always active system can be installed in concrete paths. Here we have carefully drilled a hole that will house the rod. If termites come within the vicinity of the home, they will start feeding on the rod which will subsequently eliminate the colony. Tests have shown that termites prefer feeding on this rod rather than timber!

The Rod is active from the moment of installation and can last up to 5 years!

A video of an installation of a Sentricon always active system. Protecting a new home in Newcastle.

This Sentricon Always active rod was significantly eaten out 8 weeks after installation! The termites feed on this and take a lethal dose of a termiticide back to the colony. 

This bait station was installed in a concrete path adjacent to a house and was dutifully checked 30 days later. It was loaded with Coptotermes termites! They were promptly baited.

Above ground baits can effectively eliminate colony that have infested a piece of timber in service.

These can be used to eliminate a colony that is infesting a building. However, a careful inspection and identification of the termite species must take place before a baiting program is decided upon.

Termites love eating our Sentricon Bait rods!

This was found in a subfloor of a house at Lake Macquarie when we performed a pre purchase timber pest inspection on it. Needless to say, the homeowner was glad to have this discovered and it helped them make an informed choice regarding their inspection! We provide a detailed report with images to make your purchase an easier choice!

Termites can be very difficult to detect when no obvious signs of damage are visible. That's why we use the latest in termite tracking technology. Not only does our Termatrac unit detect movement, but we can also map out the slightest variation in temperature in walls and timbers, showing us where termites are most active. It's like an electronic termite bloodhound!

Reticulation systems allow for application of chemical in a variety of building techniques, and allow termiticides to be applied in places that would be impossible to reach once construction is completed.

Accredited systems allow application of chemical at the correct rate in a way that is safe, quick and efficient.

There are a few ways. But one simple way is to have a walk around your property and look for a box in your footpath or landscaping adjacent to the building. Often the box will have a brand name such as "Altis" or "Termguard" embossed on the lid. It should be locked or screwed down so that no-one inadvertently comes into contact with any residual termiticide.

Giving some German Cockroaches something to feed on! Baiting programs can be very effective in controlling populations of cockroaches. Particularly as they use the cockroaches natural behaviour to eliminate the population.

These are many White Footed ants feeding on gel bait just after application. There is a sizable population and this breed of ant can be difficult to eradicate, requiring thorough inspections and knowledge of their behavior.