Termite Treatment Melbourne
Safer and Greener Pest SolutionsFound termites? Do not touch them, and call us before anything else.
Found Termites In Your House?
Then leave them exactly as they are. Do not break open the mud leads, do not poke at them, and do not spray them. Disturbing an active colony makes it retreat and re-route somewhere you cannot see, and the damage carries on out of sight.
Call us and tell us what you have found and where. We will come and look at what is actually happening before anything gets treated. SOS Pest Control has been treating termites across Melbourne since 2003. You can see our pricing page for what a treatment costs.
Professional Termite Baiting and Treatments
We use baiting when there is an active colony. We place the stations where the termites are already feeding, the workers carry the bait back, and the nest is eliminated rather than simply moved on.
Termites feed constantly and share food through the colony, and baiting works with that behaviour rather than against it. It takes longer than spraying the termites you can see, and it is the part that actually finishes the problem, because the nest itself is what has to go.
Barriers then handle what comes next. A treated soil zone means the following colony cannot reach the building without crossing it, which is what turns a one off treatment into ongoing protection.
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How Termites Get Into A House
Termites live in a nest that is often nowhere near the damage. It can sit under a neighbouring garden, a stump, or a tree twenty metres away, and they travel to your house through the soil.
That is why killing the ones you can see does nothing. The nest is still there and still sending them, which is what baiting and barriers are actually for.
If you are building or extending, the protection goes in before the slab is poured, and that is a separate service with its own paperwork.
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Termite Barriers For Existing Homes
A termite barrier is a treated zone that sits between the colony and your building. Termites cannot get to the frame without crossing it, and crossing it is what stops them.
On an existing house that means treating the soil around the perimeter, and under the slab where access allows. On a new build it is a physical barrier installed before the slab is poured, which is a separate service with its own paperwork.
A barrier does not last forever, so it needs to be reassessed rather than assumed, which is why we will tell you when yours is due instead of leaving you to guess.
We cover Cheltenham, Bentleigh, Bentleigh East, Moorabbin, Highett, Mentone, Mordialloc, Brighton, Sandringham, Hampton, Oakleigh, Clayton, Carnegie, Murrumbeena, Chadstone, Dingley Village, Keysborough, Springvale, Dandenong, Camberwell, Hawthorn, Balwyn, Box Hill, Toorak, South Yarra, St Kilda and the rest of our service areas.
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Tell Us What Termites You Have Found
Call us or fill in the quote form and tell us what you have found and where. Send a photo if you have one, and leave the area alone until we get there.
We Find The Termites Then Treat
We come and see what is actually going on, work out where they are coming from, and put in the baiting or barrier the property needs.
We Monitor The Stations
Baiting is not a single visit. The stations are checked over time to track the colony down and confirm it is gone rather than just quiet, which is how the system is designed to work.
Signs Of Termites
These are what people usually notice first. Any one of them is worth a call.
The SOS Pest Control Difference
Experienced Pest Technicians
We have more than 23 years of experience treating termites in Melbourne homes and businesses.
The Same Pest Technician Every Visit
You deal with the same small team each time, rather than a different contractor every visit.
Licensed & Insured Pest Control
We are licensed for pest control and we are insured on every treatment we carry out.
Safer Termite Treatments Around Pets And Kids
We choose the products for the site and place them where they work, away from where your family lives.
Honest Pest Control Advice
We tell you what the property actually needs, rather than what is easiest to sell.
Rated 5.0 on Google
We have more than 320 five star reviews from Melbourne homes and businesses.
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Tell us what you have found and which suburb you are in. We will come back with honest advice and a clear price.
Termite Treatment FAQs
What should I do if I find termite damage?
Leave them completely alone and call us. Do not break open the mud leads, do not poke at them, and do not spray them with anything. Disturbing an active colony makes them retreat and re-route through the building somewhere you cannot see, and the damage keeps going while you think you have dealt with it.
How long does termite treatment take to work?
A chemical barrier is working the day it goes in. Colony baiting takes longer, usually a number of weeks, because the whole point is that the workers carry the bait back through the nest. That is why we return to check the stations rather than treating once and walking away.
What is the difference between a termite barrier and baiting?
Baiting deals with the colony that is already there by eliminating the nest. A barrier is a treated zone that stops the next colony reaching the building. Baiting solves the problem in front of you, a barrier is what keeps it solved, and most properties end up wanting both.
Do termite barriers last forever?
No. Every barrier has a working life, and it needs to be reassessed rather than assumed. We will tell you when yours is due so it does not quietly lapse and leave the house open.
Is termite treatment safe around pets and children?
It is, when it is done properly. Bait stations are sealed units placed where termites are active rather than where your family is, and for barrier work we tell you which areas to keep clear and for how long. Let us know before we arrive if you have pets, fish tanks or beehives.
Do I need termite treatment if I have not seen any?
Melbourne is termite country and a lot of activity is well established before anyone notices it. Monitoring stations around the property are the low cost way to find the next colony early, before it reaches the frame.
What about termite protection for a new build or extension?
That is a different job with its own requirements. A physical barrier goes in before the slab is poured and comes with the certificate and paperwork the build needs. We handle that as pre-construction work, so tell us if you are building rather than treating.
Need Termite Control In Melbourne?
Leave the termites exactly as you found them and tell us what you are seeing, because leaving them undisturbed makes the treatment far more effective.