How much does a Termite Treatment Cost
If you have found live Termites or you would like to a preventative Termite Treatment, then you are probably asking how much does a termite treatment cost. Unfortunately in Brisbane, Termites can cause damage to your property, no matter how expensive your home is. Termite control is essential to protect your home or property.
What causes Termites?
As Termites can cause a lot of damage to your house, it is important to know how they get in and what causes Termites. There are so many factors that can cause Termites to enter your property. These include:
- Suburb or Location your house is built in, this is likely because when the property was developed, it was densely forest.
- How the houses were built, the foundation, how it was structurally made, what type of termite protection was put down at the time of build, if slab edge exposure has been considered.
- The environmental conditions that surrounds your house, how much timber in ground contact, leaf litter, trees, stumps, retaining walls, moisture, mulch, gardens and any other conducive areas.
You can reduce conditions but having a preventative termite treatment in place is the only way to ensure termite control.
Cheap Termite Treatments?
If you consider cheap termite treatments to protect your property, you are likely to not have the full termite protection required. Cheap termite treatment products that you can purchase from your local Hardware store, is a 'repellent style' product that the termites can smell. Professionals use non-repellent that are registered and comply with the APVMA.
Cheap termite treatments can lead to expensive repair bills if you don't treat and protect your home properly.
Can I Treat My Home for Termites?
Along with the product being important, applying and treating the area is essential to do correctly. One error and your diy termite treatment can cause you thousands of dollars in termite damage. You need to know exactly how and where to apply the treatment for it to be effectively.
Remember you are dealing with a sophisticated insect that has been here for over 200 million years. They are master Technicians and you don't want them to find a weakness in your diy termite treatment.
Termite Treatment Options
With termite treatment protection for your property, there are many termite treatment options that you can consider. If your home has been build, you will be looking at post construction treatments or control. These include termite bait systems or a termite barrier. There is a difference between the two which we will explain further but you can also have the option of both.
Depending on your environmental conditions of your property, your Termite Technician will advise which is the best method to protect your home.
Termite Baiting System cost
There are different types of termite protection, one is a bait system but what is the termite baiting system cost? Firstly we will explain a Termite Bait System is strategically place termite bait systems that are placed around your property to intercept on termites foraging or feeding in the area.
Some termite bait systems have timber in place to attract then feed the termites. D-Tec uses a system scientifically designed termite protection system that is designed to eliminate the entire subterranean termite colony. It is the Number 1 brand in Termite Bait Systems called Sentricon.
Our Termite Sentricon cost between $1600 to $3500 depending on the size of your property. Our certified Sentricon Specialist will provide you with a free termite sentricon cost for your home.
Termite Barrier Cost
A termite barrier cost depends on the product you use, the quantity needed and the size of your property. To have an accurate termite prevention treatment cost, you are best to have our qualified Termite Technicians assess your property. If you have termites internally then this is another factor that may affect the cost.
We offer termite treatment options that depend on your needs of both your property and what you can afford. The best termite treatment barrier we offer is Termidor. Termites have an inability to detect Termidor therefore it can be transferred and ingested to wipe out the colony.
Our termidor treatment cost from $2000 to $4500 for a large lowset home. To have a termite prevention treatment cost done at your home, our Technician will measure, assess and advice. We are Termidor and Termidor HE accredited.
For a more accurate termite barrier cost done for your home, contact us for a free quote and consultation. Prices can range depending on your requirements and what protection is needed for your property.
How Long Does Termite Treatment Last?
Depending on the type of product used is how long does a termite treatment last. Each product has it's own warranty, Termidor for example offers 8 years but each product has it's terms which you must comply with. Breaching any of these can void the warranty and have affect on the protection.
With the different termite treatment options on the market, it is imperative to research a quality product that will last and protect your most valued asset.
Factors that Affect the Cost of a Termite Treatment Job
As mentioned, there are many factors that affect the cost of a termite treatment job. A preventative termite treatment is much better than having to also include the cost of repairs. Using a cheap termite treatment can result in you spending more money on reinfestations and damage if it goes wrong.
When a professional comes out to do a termite treatment quote, they will assess the construction, property size, location, climate conditions, environment conditions, infestation, type of termite infestation.
With 1 in 3 homes affected by termites, it is important to have both quality advice and use a quality product. Don't risk your property, contact D-Tec Pest Solutions on 1300725758 for a free termite treatment quote to protect your property.
