Termite Treatment
Melbourne

Tired of termites causing havoc? Reclaim your peace of mind with our termite inspection, baiting, and treatment solutions.

Australia's Most Destructive Pest

Termites cause over $1.5 billion in structural damage to Australian homes every year — more than fire, floods, and storms combined. They operate silently inside your walls and floors, often undetected for years until significant structural damage has occurred.

The Subterranean termite species — including Coptotermes acinaciformis (the most destructive species in Melbourne) — live in large underground colonies and enter structures through the soil. They eat cellulose in timber, leaving a paper-thin shell while hollowing the structure from within.

Annual termite inspections are strongly recommended for all Melbourne homeowners. Most home insurance policies do NOT cover termite damage.

Signs You Have Termites

Hollow-Sounding Timber

Tap on skirting boards, door frames, and floors — a hollow sound indicates termites have consumed the timber from inside.

Mud Tubes

Brown mud tubes along foundations, walls, and pipes — termites build these as protected highways between their colony and food source.

Discarded Wings

Piles of small wings near windows and doors after a swarm — indicates a mature termite colony is nearby and expanding.

Visible Damage

Bubbling paint, warping walls, sagging floors, or doors that no longer close properly — all potential signs of termite structural damage.

Frass

Tiny pellets or sawdust-like material (termite droppings) pushed out of small holes in timber — indicates dry-wood termite activity.

White Ants

Seeing pale, white insects in your garden, under rocks, or in timber — "white ants" are termites. Treat with urgency.

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AS 3660 compliant · Full written report
Inspection from
$250
Full property inspection
  • Thermal imaging inspection
  • Full written AS 3660 report
  • Treatment recommendation

How We Treat Termites

1

Thermal Inspection

Thermal imaging camera detects heat signatures from active termite colonies hidden within walls, floors, and roof voids — no invasive drilling.

2

Written Report

AS 3660-compliant written report detailing findings, risk areas, and recommended treatment options — useful for insurance and conveyancing.

3

Colony Elimination

Baiting systems or direct chemical injection to eliminate the termite colony at the source — including the queen and reproductives.

4

Chemical Barrier

Soil treatment creating a continuous chemical barrier around your home's perimeter — prevents re-entry for up to 8 years.

Termite Questions

AS 3660.2 recommends annual inspections as a minimum. Properties in high-risk areas (near bushland, with extensive timber construction, or with previous termite history) may require 6-monthly inspections. Don't wait for signs — by the time damage is visible, it's often extensive.
No. Standard home and contents insurance does not cover termite damage in Australia. This is one of the most common and costly misconceptions for homeowners. Regular inspections and a treatment barrier are the only reliable protection.
Flying termites (alates) and flying ants look similar but can be distinguished: termites have straight antennae, equal-length wings, and a thick waist; ants have bent antennae, unequal wings, and a narrow waist. If in doubt, collect a sample and call us immediately — termite swarms indicate a mature, large colony nearby.

Protect Your Biggest Investment.

Book a termite inspection today — AS 3660 compliant, full written report provided.