Subterranean termites are commonly but incorrectly referred to as white ants, but they exhibit major differences both in habits and in physical appearance. They are called subterranean termites, because in most instances they have to maintain contact with the soil to obtain sufficient moisture to survive. Termites in general, play an extremely important function in nature, scavenging rotting timber in natural situations. Unfortunately, a few species of termites attack timber structures associated with buildings, and these are labelled as pest species. When a building structure is attacked by a mature colony of termites a considerable amount of damage can occur in a relatively short period of time. Termites often construct mud tunnels between the soil and the closest source of timber. When these mud tubes are observed, it is recommended to leave them undisturbed to enable both the identification of the species of termite and also to assist in determining the exact location and extent of the termite attack.

  TREATMENT OF TERMITES

Treatment for the prevention of termite attack to new buildings involves the application of termiticide chemicals to the soil under or adjacent to the building during construction. This ensures that a complete soil barrier can be established which, dependant upon the chemical used, can remain effective for many years. Treatment to existing buildings, either for the prevention or control of termites, is similar to that of new buildings, however, it can be more difficult in this situation to gain access to all parts of the structure in contact with the soil.

  TERMIDOR

One of the most tested termite solutions in history. Before Termidor was made available to Australian homeowners through Termidor Certified Professionals, it was subject to some of the toughest tests in history including ground board and concrete slab trials. At every application rate and every location, Termidor proved 100% effective.

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How Termidor's "Transfer Effect" works:

The active ingredient in Termidor is fipronil and while most termiticides are repellents, Termidor is non-repellent. Termites can't detect it.

Since they don't know it's there, termites forage freely in a treated area.

Termidor is lethal to termites when they ingest it, but unlike all other termiticides, Termidor is lethal by contact as well.

Once a termite comes into contact with Termidor, they carry it back to the colony on their bodies and every other termite it contacts will itself become a carrier.

Government and other tests have shown that in 5 years there has been no break or reduction in Termidor's effectiveness.

Termidor is a responsible low dose treatment, effective at very low application rates.

Typically, the active ingredient fipronil will be just 0.06%, a lot lower than old-fashioned termiticides and less than most insecticides.

Termidore also binds to the soil, so there's no leaching through rainfall or irrigation.