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Termite Control Melbourne | Inspection, Baiting, Barriers
Seen mud tubes or soft timber? We do termite control Melbourne wide, same day where we can: inspection, baiting and barriers. Call 0401 042 325 for a free quote.
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Termite inspection from $200, colony baiting from $1,400, inc GST.
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Termite treatment cost in Melbourne
Starting prices for a standard Melbourne home. The final price depends on the size of the house, slab or subfloor construction and how far the termites have spread. A pre purchase termite inspection starts from $250. You get every price in writing before any work starts.
- Termite inspectionMost bookedWhole property, subfloor, roof void and garden. Written report with photos.from$200inc GST
- Colony baitingStations, bait and follow up checks until termite activity stops.from$1,400inc GST
- Termite barrierChemical soil barrier around the home, with a treatment certificate.from$1,500inc GST
What is termite control?
Termite control is the inspection, treatment and ongoing protection of a building against subterranean termites, the timber eating insects many Melburnians call white ants.
Our termite control Melbourne service has three parts. First a termite inspection finds where the termites are and how they get in. Then we remove the active colony, usually with colony baiting. Finally a termite barrier or monitoring stations protect the house from the next colony. Each step is explained and priced in writing before we start.
- Termite inspection costFrom $200 inc GST, pre purchase from $250.
- Colony baitingFrom $1,400 inc GST, checked until activity stops.
- Termite barrierFrom $1,500 inc GST for a standard home.
- Who treatsLicensed termite technicians, all of Melbourne.
Signs of termites in your house
Termites in house walls stay hidden behind paint and plaster, so most Melbourne owners only find them by accident. Look for these signs, especially in the subfloor, around wet areas and along the base of external walls.
Mud tubes
Thin tunnels of mud up foundations, piers, stumps or walls. Termites build them to travel out of the light and keep moist.
Hollow sounding timber
Skirting boards, door frames or floorboards that sound hollow when tapped, or feel soft when you press them.
Bubbling paint, sticking doors
Paint that blisters or ripples, and doors or windows that suddenly jam as termite moisture swells the frame.
Flying termites and wings
Swarmers inside on a warm, humid evening, or small piles of shed wings on window sills and in spider webs.
Mud packed in timber
Damaged timber filled with damp, earthy mud where termites have eaten out the inside and left a thin shell.
Damp spots and leaks
Termites follow moisture. Leaking showers, gutters and air conditioner drains near walls are where they show up first.
A termite inspection that checks the places termites hide
A full termite inspection takes one to two hours on a standard home. Your technician checks every area termites use, then walks you through the findings before leaving. You get a written report with photos, so you can see exactly what was found and where.
Termite inspection cost starts from $200 inc GST for a standard home, and a pre purchase termite inspection from $250. If we find live termites, the report includes a treatment plan and a written price, so you can decide with all the facts in front of you.
- Inside and under. Subfloor, roof void, wet areas and every room inside the house
- Outside. Garden, fences, sleepers, stumps and trees around the home
- Tools. Moisture meter and thermal camera to find activity behind walls
- Report. Written report with photos and a clear treatment plan
Termite treatment in Melbourne: baiting, barriers and more
There is no single termite treatment that suits every house. After the inspection we recommend the option that fits your home, and tell you why.
| Treatment | How it works | Suits | Time | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colony baiting | Bait stations go where termites are active. Workers carry the bait back and the colony is eliminated. | Active termites in the house | Weeks to a few months | from $1,400 |
| Chemical termite barrier | A treated zone of soil around and under the home that termites cannot cross without contact. | Long term termite protection once the colony is gone | One to three days | from $1,500 |
| Direct treatment | Dust or foam applied into active workings in walls and timber to knock activity down fast. | First step on a heavy infestation | Same visit as the inspection | Quoted with baiting |
| Monitoring stations | In ground stations around the house, checked on a schedule, for early warning of new activity. | Homes near bushland or with past termites | Ongoing checks | Free quote |
Leave them alone until we arrive
Disturbed termites move to another part of the house. Left alone, they stay where they are, which is exactly where colony baiting does its job.
Call 0401 042 325- Do not spray them or break the mud tubes
- Do not pull out damaged timber yet
- Take a photo and note where you saw them
- Keep pets and kids away from the area
- Call for a termite inspection the same week
Termite baits, barriers and the colony
Termite removal in Melbourne is about the colony, not the termites you can see. Kill the visible workers and the nest simply sends more.
Termite baits
Termite baits work with the colony, not against it. Workers feed on the bait and share it through the nest until the queen and the colony are gone.
Termite barrier
A chemical termite barrier keeps new colonies out once the active one is dealt with. The protection period is written on your certificate.
The colony
Subterranean termites live in the soil and need moisture. One mature colony can hold hundreds of thousands of termites, foraging well beyond the nest.
How to keep termites away from your home
Termites need moisture and timber. Take those away from the edge of your house and you make it far harder for a colony to move in. Most of what we find on a termite inspection in Melbourne starts with a small, fixable problem: a dripping tap, a garden bed piled against the wall or an old sleeper left in the soil.
Good habits do not replace termite treatment once termites are in, but they cut the risk and make any termite barrier or bait system work better.
- Fix leaking taps, gutters and air conditioner drains near the house
- Keep garden beds and mulch below the slab edge and clear of weep holes
- Remove timber, sleepers and stored wood touching the soil
- Keep the subfloor dry and well ventilated
- Book a termite inspection every 12 months
White ants, flying termites and what they mean
White ants is the old Australian name for termites. They are not ants at all. Termites are pale, soft bodied insects with straight antennae and a thick waist, and they eat the cellulose in timber, paper and cardboard. Ants have a pinched waist and bent antennae, and they do not eat wood.
Flying termites are winged adults leaving a mature colony to start new ones, usually on warm, humid evenings in late spring and summer. Seeing them inside, or finding piles of shed wings, means a colony is close by. Spraying the swarmers does nothing to the nest, so book a termite inspection instead.
Termite control questions, answered
What Melbourne home owners ask before booking a termite inspection.
How much does termite treatment cost in Melbourne?
Termite treatment cost in Melbourne starts from $1,400 inc GST for colony baiting and from $1,500 for a chemical termite barrier on a standard home. The price depends on the size and construction of the house, whether it sits on a slab or a subfloor, and how far the termites have spread. You get the price in writing after the inspection, before any work starts.
How much is a termite inspection?
A termite inspection in Melbourne starts from $200 inc GST for a standard home and from $250 for a pre purchase termite inspection. Larger homes and properties with many outbuildings cost more.
Are white ants and termites the same thing?
Yes. White ants is the common Australian name for termites. They are pale, soft bodied insects that live in colonies and eat the cellulose in timber.
What do flying termites mean?
They are winged adults leaving a mature colony to start new ones. Swarmers or piles of wings inside mean a colony is close by, so book an inspection rather than just spraying them.
Should I spray termites when I find them?
No. Spraying or breaking open mud tubes makes termites leave that spot and move somewhere else in the house, which makes the colony harder to find and to bait. Leave them as they are and call us.
How long does termite baiting take to work?
Colony baiting usually takes several weeks to a few months. Termites carry the bait back to the colony, and we check the stations regularly until activity stops.
How often should I get a termite inspection?
Once every 12 months for most Melbourne homes. Homes that have had termites before, sit near bushland or have timber touching soil benefit from more frequent checks.
Can you treat termites in a house on a concrete slab?
Yes. Slab homes can be protected with a chemical barrier treated around the outside edge and through drilled points, or with in ground bait and monitoring stations.
Do you come out the same day?
Often, yes. Call before midday and we can usually fit a termite inspection in the same day or the next, anywhere in Melbourne, 7 days a week.
How our termite treatment works
Four steps from first call to a protected home.
Termite inspection
We check the house, subfloor, roof void and garden, and show you what we find.
Report and quote
You get a written report with photos and a price for the treatment we recommend.
Treatment
Colony baiting, a termite barrier or both, done by a licensed termite technician.
Follow up
We check bait stations until activity stops and book your next yearly inspection.
Termite inspection and treatment across Melbourne
Termites are found right across Melbourne, most often in homes near bushland, creeks and old trees. Tap your suburb to start a termite quote.
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