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Tuesday, April 20, 2021 4:38 PM    termite treatment toowoomba

UNCOVERING THE TRUE COST OF TERMITE TREATMENT?

Here at Holloway & Co Carpet Cleaning and Pest Control, we want to help protect your residential and commercial properties across the Toowoomba area from any pests that could threaten the structural strength of your property. In this blog, we take a look at the dangers of termites and how much termite treatment costs.

What are termites?

The costs of not getting termite treatment?

Termite treatments are designed to prevent an infestation in the first place – termites travel in colonies like ants, so taking action as early as possible can help to prevent structural damage.

Often, it's not possible to detect the presence of termites until it is too late, so without prior treatment, owners face huge bills to repair the extensive damage that can be caused.

Despite the upfront cost of termite treatment, it is worth it when you consider the money you will save compared to paying for expensive structural repairs.

What does termite treatment involve?

Termite treatment can take different forms, yet the most popular types of termite treatment are liquid termiticides and termite barriers.

Liquid termiticides are used to treat termites that already exist within the property, preventing the termites from accessing the moisture they require to survive. This chemical barrier will last for 5-10 years, so it must be repeated regularly to ensure the protection of your property’s structure in the long term.

The other popular form is termite barriers which can be easily installed during the construction of a building. These protective barriers are installed into the foundations of the building and act to deter the presence of termites and ultimately protect the structures of the building from an infestation.

The termite barriers themselves are made from a webbing that is chemically treated and then combined with plastic and placed within the building’s foundations. Termite barriers have become increasingly popular and are now a necessity for all renovations and constructions in the Building Code of Australia.

So, with all this in mind, how much is termite treatment?

The cost of termite treatment varies and is strongly dependent on the conditions and size of your residential or commercial property as well as the form of termite treatment that you choose to use.

Termite treatment for smaller, concentrated areas can cost between $350-$850 on average whereas large scale complete barrier treatment is significantly more costly.