Termites

Termite Control Toowoomba

DO YOU HAVE TERMITES?

Termites are a problem you often can't see until it's too late. They like to live in a dark, humid, protected environment, making them very difficult to detect before they've created structural damage to your home or property.

They can tunnel up to 100m underground in search of a timber food source and are considered to be the most destructive insect pests in the world. Atleast 25% of Australian homes are damaged by termites each year, resulting in huge financial and property loss.

If you're buying a new home or you already own a property, a termite inspection is a must. For potential buyers, a pre-purchase inspection can save you thousands in costly repairs caused by termite damage. It is a great way to ensure you're paying the right amount for your new home.

Of course, if you already own a home, you want to save as much on maintenance as possible. Inspections will save you thousands in repairing damage caused by a termite infestation that could have easily been prevented.

Still not convinced? Call the Keiran Mortimer Pest Control team to find out more about our termite inspections and just how much our detailed reports could save you.

We're on-call 24/7 for any termite or pest problem in Toowoomba and the Darling Downs.

Termites are a problem you often can't see until it's too late. They like to live in a dark, humid, protected environment, making them very difficult to detect before they've created structural damage to your home or property.

They can tunnel up to 100m underground in search of a timber food source and are considered to be the most destructive insect pests in the world. Atleast 25% of Australian homes are damaged by termites each year, resulting in huge financial and property loss.


If you're buying a new home or you already own a property, a termite inspection is a must. For potential buyers, a pre-purchase inspection can save you thousands in costly repairs caused by termite damage. It is a great way to ensure you're paying the right amount for your new home.

Of course, if you already own a home, you want to save as much on maintenance as possible. Inspections will save you thousands in repairing damage caused by a termite infestation that could have easily been prevented.

Still not convinced? Call the Keiran Mortimer Pest Control team to find out more about our termite inspections and just how much our detailed reports could save you.

We're on-call 24/7 for any termite or pest problems in Toowoomba, Highfields and the Darling Downs region. 

Can I control termites by myself?

While there are preventative measures all homeowners should take to prevent termites from entering a property (such as reducing moisture in the home and monitoring early signs of termite activity), it is inadvisable to address infestations by yourself.

There are plenty of DIY treatments on the market. However, what many manufacturers fail to mention is that they use repellent chemical bases designed to deter termites, rather than eliminate them. If you’re hoping to get rid of termites in your home and prevent them from gnawing through your property, you must enlist the help of professionals in Toowoomba.

Even homeowners who successfully get rid of a termite nest or colony in one area of their home are likely to suffer continual problems. Termites are clever creatures that can manoeuvre their way around chemicals and traps. While you may prevent them from entering one side of your home, they're likely to find another way in.

Professional pest controllers use termiticides powerful enough to exterminate entire colonies and protect homes in the long term. At Keiran Mortimer Pest Control in Toowoomba, we use the latest tools and equipment to ensure termiticide is applied safely and accurately.


In this way, we protect our clients from chemicals while ensuring their homes are saved from severe damage.

What is the most effective form of termite control?

There are a number of options available to pest controllers hoping to control termite infestations, including:

Fumigation

Fumigation involves pumping gas into infested wood. The gas quickly eliminates termites and their eggs, ensuring that the colony in question cannot cause further property destruction. This method is often recommended in severe cases.

Termiticides

Termiticides are chemicals that can be applied to the ground or directly to affected wood. Typically, pest controllers drill holes into the wood before pumping the chemicals into these holes and sealing them up.


This technique ensures that termites die quickly and cannot harm other structures in the home.

Chemical Barriers

Chemical barriers can be applied to the soil surrounding a building and contain ingredients designed to eliminate colonies. These chemicals do not kill termites straight away.


Rather, they work slowly and allow termites to spread the chemicals to other termites in their colony. This technique is useful in cases where the colony location is unknown or far from the property itself.

Bait

This system work in a similar way to the chemical barrier technique. Pest controllers plant bait containing slow-acting pesticides in the property. Termites will then spread these chemicals to others in the colony.

How Much Does Termite Control Cost?

The cost of termite control depends on the severity of the infestation and the types of methods involved in extermination. Clients who choose Keiran Mortimer Pest Control in Toowoomba can rest assured that we use the best methods while keeping our prices as affordable as possible.


We will also work with you to prevent future infestations and protect your property in the long term, thereby saving you money in maintenance costs.

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