Complete guide for termite control in Perth

Termites are among the worst pests a homeowner can face in Perth. Unlike roach or ant infestations, your space could be a termite haven and you not even know it until considerable damage is done. But, to be able to safeguard your home, you need to know how to detect, prevent, and get rid of termites.

What Are Termites?

It says on the termites to be silent destroyers. They eat items containing cellulose, such as wood, paper and cardboard, as well as certain clothing and furniture. These insects are commonly confused with ants, but can easily be distinguished by their:

• Colour: Typically light, creamy white, or clear

• antennae: Straight, not bent as in ants

• Waist: Wide waist (ants have a narrow waist)

• Wings: The four wings are all the same size (ants have two smaller wings two larger

What Does Termite Damage Look Like?

Termites can destroy the integrity and beauty of your home. Here are key indicators:

• Bubbling or blistered flooring (often misidentified as water damage)

• Wood that sounds hollow when you tap it

• Mud tubes on walls or beams

• Doorframes and cabinetry that sags or falls apart

• Small heaps of droppings that look like sawdust

• Swarming of flying termites by lights at night

Why Do Homes Get Termites?

Four main reasons why termites are interested in your home:

1. Wood and Soil Contact
   Termites have a direct pathway to your home via trees or soil adjacent to it, so subterranean termites can enter your home directly from a nest.

2. Moisture and Leaks
   Termites are searching for water, so anything with a leak or with poor drainage or with high humidity can draw them.

3. Structural Cracks and Gaps
   Tiny little gaps in the walls, floors, and windows are invisible ways for termites to sneak inside.

4. Infested Furniture
   Another way to bring in termites is to transfer neglected furniture made of untreated wood into your home.

Termite Inspection

Experienced technicians have access to powerful equipment, such as microwave tools, which can identify termite activity that might be hidden without damaging your home. It is good practice to have a check every now and then, especially with older houses.

What to Do If You Find Termites

Do’s:

• Take clear photos of the damage

• Avoid disturbing mud tubes or damaged wood

• Stay away from weakened structures for safety

• Call a pest control professional immediately

Don’ts:

• Don’t scrape mud tubes or inject insecticide

• Don’t use DIY remedies like orange oil or fire

• Don’t ignore warning signs

DIY treatments can often worsen the problem or cause termites to retreat deeper into walls, making them harder to eliminate.

Termite Treatment Options

1. Spot Treatment

• Localized solution for visible infestations

• Not effective for large colonies or hidden termites
  

2. Enhanced Termite Protection

Chemical barrier treatment: Termiticide is injected around the home to prevent access

Termite baiting system: Bait stations are placed underground or above ground to attract and eliminate colonies

3. Drywood Termite Foam Treatment

• Foam is injected into affected wood or voids in walls

• Reaches deep areas to paralyze termites and stop feeding

• Non-drip solution that penetrates effectively

Conclusion

Termites might be tiny, but the destruction they can inflict is gigantic. Knowledge is the beginning of good termite control. When you are faced with an actual infestation or are proactive about preventing one through regular inspection and professional pest control, these efforts should be your first line of defense.

Profix Termite Treatment Guilford offers all pest control services in Guilford and surroundings. Feel free to contact us at (08) 6275 6542 or visit our website:

https://profixtermitetreatment.com.au/