Now that you’re here, we can only think of two things. Maybe you’re suspecting that there are termites in your home. Or you’re buying a new house, and you just found out that some parts of it have termites.
So, now you want to know how much it would cost to have a termite control service. Termite control typically costs around $250 to $3500, depending on the service and severity of the problem. It can be expensive, but it is necessary for the health and structural integrity of your property.
Factors Affecting Termite Treatment Cost
All pest invasions require a reliable control service that can efficiently and completely eliminate the problem. Termites are one of the strongly pervasive pests that can attack woods in your home. That is why the cost of termite treatment can also vary depending on a lot of factors like the following.
Frequency of required treatment
Not all termite infestations can be treated only once. Severe infestations may require more frequency for complete removal. Once treatment starts it is advisable that homeowners don’t delay or miss any scheduled treatment because it could only worsen the situation, and bring you back to square one.
Size of the house
The size of the house matters because the more rooms and floors involved, the more treatment materials are required. Moreover, more time is required for pest control experts to find termite hideouts and hidden nests. Completely eliminating termites in a big house will require ample time, effort, and resources.
If parts of your home are completely damaged by termite infestation, you would need to consider sparing extra budget for replacement. While we don’t provide replacement and repair services, we hope to ease the burden by informing you of the possibilities.
Severity of infestation
Pest control services will also consider the severity of termite infestation for the price. Smaller termite infestation doesn’t require as many resources as bigger ones. Hence, it may cost less. Alternatively, advanced termite damage can greatly affect the structural integrity of your home and even cause ceilings and floors to collapse. When termite damage affects your home’s structure, the impact can go beyond your carpet, walls, furniture, and other fundamental parts of the house. You may need to prepare extra for the repair.
Experience and skills of your service provider
Expert pest control service guarantees to take care of your investment. With the right tools and equipment, a good company can take care of the trust you gave them to do a good job in removing pests from your property.
Hence, you must find a reputable company with a proven track record and long-standing experience in the pest control industry. Always go for someone that can provide safe, efficient, and high-quality service at a great value for money.
Your location
Cost consideration will be given for far-flung locations. If a professional needs to travel out of town, it would cost more than a service conducted in the same town. We also consider travel fees and fuel costs. Even so, we always offer our clients fair pricing based upon the agreed conditions, promised quality, and timeliness of contract performance subject to local safety regulations.
Methods used for treatment
Termite issues can vary from one property to another, which calls for a custom pest control plan. Some treatments can last for 8 years, such as using Termidor. Another treatment is called Altriset, a safe and non-repellent chemical that only lasts for 5 years. Other treatments that keep termites away for more than 10 years like Bi-flex may cost more. There are many other treatments available in the market and we will recommend the best method to use for your particular problem.
Treat For Termites Before Making Repairs
While termite damage can still be reversed through professional repair, homeowners should first call a local termite specialist.
Repairs must not be made until a licensed pest control service confirms the extinction of the termite colony in your home and that the risk of coming back has been eliminated. Our termite inspector can offer services to deal with active infestations and make termite prevention treatments. Taking these steps will prevent further costly repairs in the future because of recurring termite problems.
After ensuring that your home is free of termites and at risk of future infestation, we can provide certification that your home is ready for repair.
Reducing Cost of Termite Control & Treatment
No homeowner wants to deal with extra expenses with termite treatment and damage repair. The best way to ensure that you’re not paying for costly treatments is to make sure that the infestation is cured based on the parameter and not just inside your home.
A good pest control company will provide you with estimates to know the cost before hiring them for their services. The following are some ways to avoid termite infestation to cut down on treatment expenses. Check some ways to prevent termite infestation below.
- Avoid installed untreated woods close to the ground. Termite problems can occur when components of the wood are exposed to moisture.
- Don’t let moisture accumulate in wooden materials inside your home. Divert water away, and make sure you have a functioning gutter, downspout, and splash block. Fix your leaking faucet, pipes, and air conditioning unit.
- Don’t store firewood or wood debris inside crawl spaces. Firewood, cardboard boxes, and newspapers can attract termites easily since it is their food. Once termites infest these materials, they can easily climb to the foundation of your home.
- Consider having your home inspected and treated by a professional pest control firm. The best way to protect hidden tunnels, holes, and undiscovered natural openings through which termites can enter is to use termiticide.
Conclusion
Termite infestation is one of the biggest causes of home damage in Australia. They can feed on cellulose-based materials such as wood, drywall coverings, books, boxes, and furniture. When you see a sign of termites like frozen sand tunneling the way to your home, call us right away. The best way to save on the cost of termite damage and prevent costly house repairs is to treat termites at the earliest sign of infestation. Since they can spread rapidly in a matter of months, you must take action immediately.
What Services Do We Offer?
We offer a bunch of services and treatments to control pest infestation for the masses all across Australia. Our pest control services can manage:
- Flying insects (wasps, bees, flies, mosquitoes, etc.)
- Crawling insects (termites, spiders, cockroaches, ants, etc.)
- Birds and rodents (rats, mice, birds, etc.)
Our team of experts works towards returning your home back to you just so you can resume your life without any disruption or hassle, which is exactly what makes The Local Guys Pest Control the absolute best in the game!