Termite Treatment Pimpama: Protect Your Home

When you live in tropical zones such as Queensland, the threat of termites is ever-present. Termites, also known as white ants, are small insects that cause catastrophic damage to homes by eating through wooden structuring. Whilst not frequently reported by news outlets, termites cause more damage than fires and floods combined ($3.9 billion annually). Furthermore, termite damage isn’t covered by your home insurance provider as it’s considered the responsibility of the owner to perform prevention measures. 

You may be wondering if it’s really possible to conduct a termite inspection yourself or if you would be better of hiring a termite inspector. Naturally, a termite inspection conducted by a professional free’s up time to take care of other weekend duties but it will set you back a few hundred dollars depending on the size of your property. Alternatively, you can set up termite monitoring yourself without much hassle or cost. 

TermiGold is a termite treatment for Pimpama homeowners that uses termite bait stations. The solution was created by Gold Coast pest specialists Complete Termite Solutions and provides the same proven termite equipment and bait used by professionals.     

Termite Species in Pimpama

South-east Queensland has two types of termites, Subterranean Termites and Drywood Termites, both of which we find regularly in Pimpama homes. 

Subterranean Termites

Subterranean termites build nests underground and need soil, wood and a constant source of moisture. They move around via mud tubes and infest houses in search of these resources. There are 10 known species of Subterranean termites in Queensland, the most common species being Coptotermes acinaciform and Schedorhinotermes. 

Drywood Termites

Drywood termites prefer living in timber instead of underground. They expand their colony in two ways: using a caste known as swarmers which have wings or workers that search for new timber. Colonies consist of a few hundred which is much smaller than Subterranean termites but they can still be just as damaging. The most common species of Drywood termites are Cryptotermes brevis (West Indian Drywood Termite) and Cryptotermes primus (Native Drywood Termite).

We’ve gone into detail about The 3 Most Destructive Termite Species in Australia so you can learn how to identify each species and its habits. 

What Is Termite Baiting?

Termite baiting is the most common method of termite treatment and monitoring. In Pimpama, termite baiting can be performed by a professional pest control technician, however, annual check-ups and extermination in the event of an infestation can be expensive. 

TermiGold gives you the opportunity to protect your home using the same equipment used by professionals. Our Tips & Tricks will provide detailed guides and in-depth knowledge to teach you how easy it is to take termite prevention into your own hands. 

Start by Carrying Out An Inspection Like A Professional to search your property for signs of termite activity. Then Install Termite Stations around the perimeter of your home, every 3 meters. If you discovered a colony during your inspection, you can apply bait directly onto that area. Leave it to work its magic and check back after a month to see the results.

The bait is a white putty-like substance and whilst lethal for termites, it is 100% safe for your family, pets and the environment (it is less toxic than table salt!). You can also reach out to us anytime for assistance and our friendly team can discuss your situation.

Protect Your Home With TermiGold Today

TermiGold is Australia’s #1 termite bait station provider and we’re here to help you every step of the way. Visit our online store to order your bait station kit and enjoy the satisfaction of knowing you’ve protected yourself from a termite infestation.