Subterranean termites are the most common kind of termites seen in homes. They have the same size as black ants, but they are pale in color. That is why they can be confused with white ants. However, they can be differentiated easily by looking closely at them. White ants have three sections to their bodies while termites have only two sections.

In addition, soldier termites have brown or darker heads. Also, you can notice alates, which are winged termites that can be confused with moths. Alates usually fly out from their parent colonies to find a new place where they can start a new colony.

Subterranean termites are just one type of termite that can be found in Australia. Other types such as dry wood termites can also exist.

No, they are not. Termites can be confused with white ants, but they are two different species. To determine whether you have a termite infestation or white ants’ problem, our Termite Inspection Perth team has the necessary knowledge and experience to differentiate between them.

It is crucial to determine the type of infestation in order to use the right treatment chemicals and techniques.

No, termites do not eat pine, but they usually use treated logs and footings as a way to have access to your property.

No. Most home insurance policies do not cover damages caused by termites. Termite damages are more common than you might think. 1 out of every 4 Australian homes is affected by termite infestation at least once in their lifetime.

Mud tunnels are one of the most common signs of subterranean termite infestations. You should be worried but do not panic. Call the Local Guys – Termite Treatment Melbourne Team and they will take care of your termite problem.

Termites can travel underground to find the best way into your property including cracks in your concrete slab.

Almost every home in Australia is at risk of termite infestations. However, with The Local Guys – Termite Treatment Perth services, you will not lose this war. We offer many methods to keep your property protected against termites including:

• Termite Monitoring: It involves the use of termite bait stations by placing them around your property to detect any termite activity. Our Termite Inspection experts will monitor these stations and show you how they work. It is an effective way to monitor termite activity at any stage of your property’s age.
• A Chemical Termite Barrier: This involves applying liquid chemicals to the soil around your property or under the concrete flooring.
• Physical Termite Barriers: These are used when you add an extension to your property, especially commercial premises. They are designed to prevent termites from entering your property and force them to leave your property or at least the area where they are installed. This method can only be used before construction.

Our Termite Treatment Perth Team recommends following these tips to prevent termites from finding their way into your property:

• The first and most important tip is to remove stored timber, debris, and any material that contains cellulose from under or around your property. Stored timber around or under your property, especially if it is in direct contact with the soil, makes your home more attractive to termites since it contains food sources and provides the perfect environmental conditions for subterranean termites to live and reproduce.
• Repair Leaking Taps and Pipes under or around your property. Moisture is one of the most appealing conditions for termites. These repairs will prevent moisture around your property. Keeping your property as dry as possible will make it less attractive to termites, especially subterranean termites.
• Make sure that vents to subfloor areas are not blocked. High humidity and moisture happen due to low ventilation in the sub-floor areas of your home. It is recommended to install extraction fans and have good ventilation where necessary. In some houses, they are essential to lower the risk of subterranean termites.
• Try to divert all hot water services and air conditioning overflows away from your property to keep it as dry as possible.
• It is recommended to use termite-treated timber outside of your home such as in garden beds, retaining walls, and fence spots. Untreated timbers attract termites around your property.
• While constructing timber fences, it is recommended to support posts with a 50mm clearance between the soil and the timbers. Termites may have access to your property without the ability to detect them because the bases of timber fence palings and sub-floor timbers breach the surface of the soil. Post shoes are highly recommended because they elevate timber off the ground. They are available at any hardware store, or you can find them online.
• Get rid of any climbing plants or bushy gardens and never allow them to grow against your property since they can provide termites with excellent entry points. These entry points are usually ignored. Our Termite Inspection Perth team always checks climbing plants and yards because we know that entry points can go undetected for a long time.
  In addition, climbing plants usually have roots that can penetrate the foundation of your property. These roots give termites access to your property, and they are very hard to detect. Therefore, you should leave at least a 30cm clearance and it is highly recommended to avoid planting trees that are famous for sending roots under the foundations of properties.
• Get rid of dead trees and stumps because they are among the ideal locations for termites to live and breed.
• Make sure that your termite shielding is not breached or damaged. In other words, metal strips and ant caps around properties may not be able to prevent termites from entering your property but they will force them out into the open where our Termite Inspection Perth Team can detect them easily.
• Alterations to your building and/or extensions can make previous termite protection ineffective. In other words, if you decided to add a pergola, veranda, concrete slab extensions, or new plumbing, you can provide access for termites to your property since they can now get across the previously applied termite protection barrier.
• According to Australian Standards, properties that are concrete slabs on ground construction must have a minimum of 75mm of slab edge exposed. Also, if there are weep holes within brickwork, they should be left exposed.
• While constructing gardens, be careful and do not allow the soil to get over the slab edge or paves over the slab face to prevent termites from gaining undetected access into your property.
• After finishing construction, you should make sure that all formwork timber is removed because termites can attack and use it to get access into your place.

Yes, termites can devalue your home by more than 25%. A single termite colony can consume about 5 grams of wood per day. Over time, if the problem is left untreated, termites can remain at your home for years and subsequently consume most of your wooden structures.

For most homeowners, the houses are their greatest assets, which makes it essential for them to do their best to protect their homes.

At The Local Guys – Termite Treatment Perth, we tailor our plans to the particular needs of each property.

The best pest control companies are the ones that can support you and your property for many years to come. The Local Guys – Pest Control is one of the best and most recommended companies in Perth and most effective techniques. Also, our technicians are highly trained and qualified to handle your problem effectively. With the Local Guys, you, your family, and your property is in safe hands.

The Local Guys – Termite Treatment Perth Plans are the best in the industry. Our termite technicians may recommend a certain solution that meets the unique situation of your property.

• In-Ground Termite Monitoring and Baiting

This plan prevents and treats termites. They involve using unobtrusive termite bait stations. Our Termite Treatment Perth Team will place them around your property to detect termites.

The Local Guys – Termite Treatment Perth technicians monitor these stations regularly for any termite activity. If any termite activity is detected, our experts will add bait to the system.

The bait is consumed by termite workers, and they bring it back to the parent colony where all the other termites share the toxicant. After a while, the entire colony will be eliminated.

If the termite activity increases, our termite experts will visit your property more often to ensure optimal results.

All The Local Guys – Termite Treatment Perth services include a free service period guarantee. When our Termite Treatment Perth experts visit your property to monitor the installed stations, they will treat all your property for all kinds of termites.

With The Local Guys – Termite Treatment Perth plans, your property will be protected completely from termites and any other pests or insects that may put your family and property in danger.

You need to know certain things about in-ground termite monitoring and baiting systems. Installation of these stations may require making holes in concrete and paving. Besides, our termite treatment Perth experts will provide you with all the information you need about your monitoring and baiting system.

Each time our experts visit your place, they will update you with any new information to ensure that you have all the information you need.

• Above Ground Baiting

If your property has an active termite infestation, above-ground baiting solutions may be the answer to your problem. Above-ground bait stations are usually placed near the termite infestations within your property. The termites will consume the bait and bring it back to their colonies. Once all the termites are treated, they will be eliminated.

The bait used inside the stations is toxic to termites, but it is safe for humans and pets. You need to know certain things about above-ground baiting systems. They are usually placed at the site of the termite infestation within your property whether it is residential or commercial.

• Our Safest Liquid Chemical Barrier

Our liquid chemical barrier is one of the most effective and safest termite protection solutions. They ensure the safety of your family and property from the destruction of termites. This treatment has been shown great results in preventing termites from consuming the timber in your place within hours. Besides, it is toxic for termites but non-toxic for pets and humans.

Over the next weeks, this treatment will eliminate all the termites in your property and work as a protective barrier in the soil to prevent future termite infestations.

In other words, this treatment has many benefits to you and your property. It stops termites from feeding on your property immediately after applying the treatment, which gives homeowners immediate relief.

In addition, this solution has advanced transfer properties that help have full control over the termite colony, which lowers the risks of coming back of termites.

DIY termite control is not recommended, and some experts advise against this idea. The proper identification of termites is an essential step towards the successful treatment of termites. DIY termite solutions are not effective in eradicating and preventing termites. Besides, when termites are disturbed, they move their colonies to somewhere else, which means that the risk still exists.

Our Termite Inspection Perth Team has the proper knowledge, experience, and equipment to address the problem, treat it, and prevent future infestations.

Termite treatments can be either proactive or reactive. They are usually needed when there is a termite infestation at your place. However, some treatments are designed to prevent termite infestations from occurring in the first place. Once you notice any termite infestations signs, contact our Termite Inspection Perth team and they will handle the situation. The earlier the treatment is, the better the results will be.

Termites can enter your home through small cracks and holes. However, they do need certain environmental conditions to live and breed. The termite nests and pathways have a higher temperature than the surrounding air. Therefore, they will either build mud tunnels to have access to your home via the cracks in concrete or where pipes penetrate through the walls or use the timber in contact with the soil to have access to your home. Our Termite Treatment Perth Team will show you how these destructive pests have access to your home after inspecting your place.

Regular termite inspections are necessary for the early detection of termite activity on your property. These inspections are the best way to prevent severe damages from occurring to your property. Also, they are the most recommended way to assess the overall condition of your property that makes it susceptible to termite infestations.

Nearly all homes in Australia, Including Perth, are at risk of termite attacks.

Comprehensive regular termite inspections by our Termite Inspection Perth technicians will help you to protect your property against termites. Our technicians are the best in detecting termite activity and preventing long-term damages to your property.

Our Termite Treatment Perth Technicians use their local experience and professional training to perform a comprehensive inspection of your property. Our Inspections use local knowledge since each area is unique and each property is different. Our Termite Treatment Perth Team does not only have the necessary knowledge but also the local experience. In other words, our clients in Perth can rest assured that our technicians know exactly what to look for and how to handle their situation.

Also, we provide our clients with comprehensive reports after the completion of the termite inspection and treatment. The report will include all the information about the termite infestation in addition to our recommendations to treat the existing problem and prevent any termite infestations in the future. The reports are made according to Australian Guidelines and Standards, and they are easy to read and digest.

The Local Guys – Termite Treatment Perth Team has been serving our clients there for a long time and they know how to handle your problem no matter how hard it is. We know how unsettling the situation can be and how worried you may be. Our Termite Treatment Perth Team is professional enough and will take care of your worries too.