What Happens After You Find Termites in Your Home?
A Ferny Hills homeowner contacted Conquer Termites after discovering live termites in several areas inside their home.
We recommended a structured three-step process to determine the extent of the infestation, treat the active termites and provide the home with long-term protection.
Our Recommended Three-Step Process
- Full and thorough termite inspection
- Initial treatment of the live termites
- Termidor HE chemical termite treatment
What Are the Signs of Termites?
For most Brisbane homeowners, termite activity is not easy to recognise. The signs can be subtle and may remain hidden inside walls, door frames and other timber structures.
In this Ferny Hills home, the termites were discovered inside a door frame.
When you notice a possible sign of termites, avoid disturbing or spraying them and arrange a professional termite inspection as soon as possible.
Learn more – Signs of termites
Arrange a Thorough Professional Termite Inspection
The next step is to understand the full extent of the problem:
- How widespread is the termite activity?
- Are termites present in other areas of the home?
- How may they be entering the structure?
- Are there conditions around the property increasing the risk?
At Conquer Termites, our experienced inspectors use professional detection equipment, including thermal imaging cameras, moisture meters and the Termatrac T3i motion-detection device, to help identify hidden termite activity.
Learn more: How we conduct a termite inspection
Initial Treatment of the Live Termites
Once we understand the extent of the termite activity, we can apply a targeted treatment using Termidor Foam to the affected areas.
This initial treatment is designed to control the live termites within the structure while causing minimal disturbance to the affected area.
It is an important first step, but it does not provide complete, long-term protection on its own. The next stage is to install a comprehensive chemical termite management system around the home.
Learn more: How We Carry Out an Initial Termite Treatment
Termidor HE Chemical Treatment – Up to 8 Years of Protection
After the live termites have been treated, the next step is to provide the home with long-term protection against future termite entry.
Conquer Termites has been protecting homes in Ferny Hills and across Brisbane for more than 20 years. For this property, we recommended a professionally installed Termidor HE chemical termite management system, which can provide up to eight years of protection.
Annual termite inspections are still recommended to check the condition of the treatment and identify any new risks around the property.
Learn more: How We Install a Chemical Termite Treatment
The Right Response Makes All the Difference
Finding termites in your home is concerning, but the problem can be managed effectively with the right steps.
For this Ferny Hills homeowner, our three-step process provided a clear path forward:
- A thorough termite inspection to determine the extent of the activity
- Targeted treatment of the live termites inside the home
- Installation of a Termidor HE chemical termite management system for long-term protection
Every termite situation is different, which is why we recommend starting with a comprehensive inspection rather than treating only the visible area.
Have you found termites or noticed something suspicious in your home? Avoid disturbing or spraying the area and contact Conquer Termites for professional advice.
Book a Thorough Termite Inspection
Actual Google Review from this Ferny Hills homeowner:
Very happy with the service provided by Simon & the team at Conquer Termites. Finding active termites in your house is incredibly stressful, but Conquer Termites guided me through the process. They answered all of my questions and explained the treatment options. They were friendly, knowledgeable, professional and definitely client-focused, completing both an internal & external termite treatment. Feeling very reassured and relieved. Thank you, Conquer Termites.
