Termite Treatments Queanbeyan, Canberra and Surrounds
If you have termites, you need a proven termite treatment that delivers guaranteed termite elimination and long term protection from termites.
We know suffering from a termite attack can be an emotionally draining and expensive experience. But firstly, don’t panic! We’ve helped many homeowners eliminate termites from their property and install systems for long-term protection.
There are a range of termite / white ant treatment options and we will make the best recommendations for your particular situation. Just give us a call so we can inspect your property and take you through our tried and tested process to eradicate termites.
Call us now for a site visit and a FREE quote on (02) 6299 7980.
Experienced local termite experts you can trust – Mann’s Pest Control.
FREE Quote at Your Property
You want the most accurate quote possible and need confidence that it’s the right treatment for your particular situation. To provide this, we’ll need to visit your home and inspect your property. Once we understand the situation, we can make proper recommendations and give you exact costs to do the work.
Visiting your property will identify:
- nature of termite attack
- termite species present
- termite entry points
- scale of infestation
- amount of damage
- property construction
- environmental factors that caused the attack
With this information we can provide you with options and prices. You’ll be able to ask questions during the visit.
If you decide to go ahead, we follow a robust five step treatment process.
Five-step termite treatment process
- Termite inspection: Even if we’ve been on site to check your property and provide a quote, a formal termite inspection following the Australian Standard (3660.2017) is required to be carried out prior to starting a treatment. This confirms the presence of termites, property entry points, areas of activity, level of damage, causes of attack and the size of the problem. Establishing a complete picture at the start means we can confirm control at the end of the treatment.
- Treatment proposal: After the inspection you’ll receive a treatment proposal, often with a couple of options. We’ll outline the pros and cons of each option. We may already have provided a quote before completing a formal termite inspection. But on completion of the formal termite inspection we’ll confirm/change the quote/proposal depending on our findings.
- Part 1 of treatment – Eliminate active termites from building: We always try to find and destroy the nest, but this can be difficult as they’re normally hidden underground or in trees. But the primary objectives is to eliminate the active termites from the building. We may use a range of termite products to achieve this – termite baits, termite dusting treatments and termite foams. Where possible, we prefer the effectiveness of a baiting system. We recommend the Exterra Baiting System.
It can take a couple of weeks to several months to eliminate active termites from the building but the advantage of using termite baits is that is also eliminates the nest, even if it cannot be located.
- Confirmed termite control: Following Australian Standards 3660.2017 we will assess the property to confirm control have been achieved and termites have been eliminated from the building.
- Part 3 of treatment – Installing a termite management system to provide long term protection: Eliminating termites doesn’t mean that they won’t return. That’s why we recommend our customers install a termite management system – either a termite soil treatment around the property or a termite monitoring and baiting system around the building perimeter.
All our termite technicians are experienced and fully licensed to carry out termite work. We are also fully insured, which provides you with complete peace of mind. We are happy to show you our licenses and insurance on request.
Lasting termite protection
To provide you with ongoing peace of mind, there are two systems that provide lasting protection from termites.
- Termite soil treatment: This means chemically treating the soil around and under your property. This creates a treated zone around your property.
- Termite monitoring and baiting system: A monitoring system placed in the ground around your home detects and intercepts termites before they enter your home. If we spot termites in the monitoring station, we add termite bait. Termites take this back to the nest which kills the colony. This can take time, but it’s the best way to kill a termite colony.
We use Exterra, the world's No. 1 termite monitoring and baiting system
Termite monitoring and baiting systems tap into the natural termite behaviour. Learn more about the Exterra termite baiting system which is our recommended baiting system.
Termite Treatment FAQ
Which is better, a termite soil treatment or a termite baiting system?
In most cases we recommend a termite monitoring and baiting system over a soil treatment because it’s:
- Safer
- Better for the environment
- Suitable for most construction types
- Suitable for most soil types
- Soil movement and flooding have no impact
What are the costs of a termite treatment?
Treatment costs in Canberra, Bungendore and Queanbeyan can vary a great deal.
Costs depend on:
- Size and construction type of the property.
- Soil type and number of concrete/pavers around the building
- Gradient of land
- Drainage and landscaping issues
- Degree of termite infestation
- Termite species
Every property is different, which is why we cannot provide quotes over the phone. Our experienced technicians will provide you with an accurate quote after an onsite visit. They can assess all the factors that determine the scale of the problem, treatment options and costs.
We’re more than happy to visit your property and provide you with a FREE quote, just call (02) 6299 7980 today.
Warning – inexperienced and unqualified ‘cowboys’ operate in the local area. Please ask to see their licenses and insurance for termite work. When you’re looking to protect your home (probably your most valuable asset), it’s more important to find a termite professional you can trust, rather than the cheapest quote. Mann’s Pest Control has been trusted by thousands of customers over the 30+ years of operation, to protect their homes from termites.
How long does a termite treatment last?
Liquid termiticide treatments to the soil depends on the type of chemical applied, but importantly also the type of soil and the weather conditions (amount of rain and potential flooding).
Generally, speaking soil treatments will last anywhere between 5-8 years. However, if there is flooding, all bets are off!
This is one of the reasons we generally recommend using termite monitoring systems and baits. As long as regular inspections are maintained, termite baiting systems will continue to protect your home and are not affected by rainfall and flooding.
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