Termite Barriers and Termite Protection

We can point out our recommendations but at the end of the day it is your home and your choice.

Based on budget, construction, issues and plans for the future we can help you decide on the best option available. We want what you want, to protect your biggest investment with the best solution available to you. Even if you aren’t thinking of taking the next step just yet, it pays to be well versed in the full range of options available.

Although the common misconception is that this obstruction will protect the home from all manner of termite attack, a physical barrier will still allow termites to bridge over it and enter the structure through other means. It will not actively kill termites or protect the house from persistent invasive species. That is why the annual inspections are a necessary part of the ongoing care for these systems. If termites get in, it is better to catch them early so that damage and restoration costs are reduced.

The stations work by having an attractive food source loaded into them (namely timber). Decaying timber releases CO2 and termites can sense this as a nearby food source. Termites are drawn into feeding on the timber and once found by the inspector, can be baited. This is the cheapest form of protection initially, but requires the most on going costs due to inspections and maintenance. The timber readily decays and requires refreshing every 12-18 months.

The stations are not effectively doing anything apart from attracting termites to them and do require the feeding to be observed in order for them to be baited/treated. It is for this reason that constant regular inspections are a must and self monitoring (unless stringently adhered to) should be avoided. If left unmaintained they actually become more of a conducive condition and a danger than a source of protection. We rarely recommend this form of protection as we have witnessed stations that have had feeding in them but when inspected the termites have already left.

• Active stations

– Such as  TRELONA ATBS  and  SENTRICON  Always Active.

These stations are installed in the same fashion as the monitoring system with one major difference, they have an active ingredient. Once feeding has commenced the insect growth regulators start working their way through the termite colony and establishing some measure of control. As explained in the ‘modes of action’ section, this is slower than traditional poisons but provides a great way to protect your home particularly with tricky construction types of structures such as multi and split level. There are also a host options with these systems through a combination of active and non-active stations that can be interchanged depending on risk of attack and environmental conditions, but we recommend always having an active station based on the logic that if it is attacked, it will start working straight away.

Deterrent (Repellent) type barriers

These termite barriers consist of using a product the termites can readily identify as toxic and they will tend to stay as far away from it as possible. If the termites come into contact with this product they will die quickly and learn to stay away from the treated zone. sounds good in theory but, if termites know where the product is, they also know where it is not. Throughout installation Viking aims to give you the best treatment possible, however there can be factors out of sight that we cannot account for such as large rocks, clay or tree roots etc under the concrete areas that the product will not readily absorb into, pass through or under. This can create minor untreated areas and with this product being obvious to termites could create a problem. It is for this reason we generally do not include this type of system in our quoted options unless requested.

Non Deterrent (Non repellent) barriers

Non deterrent (Non repellent) barriers – Fipforce Aqua, Termidor, Termidor HE

In our opinion these products offer increased stability and tend to last longer and bind better to the different types of substrate. Due to their non deterrent properties they rely on the natural transfer effect termites generate through their normal behaviour. As the infected termites interact, groom and feed each other they will unknowingly pass the poison through the colony and in turn provide a more thorough form of protection.
In addition to the different types of non-repellent products there are different qualities presented in each.
Normal generic products will have a service life of 5 years and a general particle behaviour that will allow for the spacing between injection holes in the concrete of 200mm.
The next level & long standing industry standard is Termidor, which was the original product launched with Fipronil (non-repellent) as the active ingredient which we offer with a 6 year recommended service life.
In our opinion Termidor HE is the best product for termite protection currently available. It has advanced Polymers that allow it to distribute itself more evenly through the substrate. Instead of 200mm drill injection points in concreted areas it offers spacings of up to 450mm apart. This allows for a more pleasant looking end result as it can often be drilled in the grout line of tiles and injected through a smaller injection needle. The particle size and behavioural characteristics of Termidor HE is far superior to anything in the market and offers up to 8 years protection with an additional 2 years localised treatments by Viking Pest Control as a testament to our belief in this product.

It’s important to weigh up your options with the knowledge you now have. Please let us know if you have any questions and we will gladly answer as soon as we can.

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