Termite control advice needed

I had a termite inspection and termites were spotted in some dead tree stumps in the back of the yard. Fortunately, there hasn't been any signs of damage to the house. The recommended next steps is termite treatment by creating termite barriers but the cost is roughly $5000!!

I did a bit of research on termite barriers and there seems to be two main types. Both cost roughly the same

1. There are termite stations that can be installed into the soil which holds a rod with chemicals. The rods typically can last about 5 years and then if its worn out or infested with termite activity, it can be replaced for around $150 per rod anytime.

2. Then the other approach is injecting some termite chemical into the soil and under the cement (doesn't seem to use any bait stations). This again lasts about 5 years ... I'm actually not sure what happens after 5 years, it says it can last a lot longer up to 10 -20 years (but this seems so variable and i don't think there is anyway to tell), so does that mean I need to spend another $5000 every 5 years??

I'm not sure which is more effective and which option to go for. It seems the bait stations are more cost effective long term. Does anyone have any expertise in this area that can offer me some recommendation?

One other cheaper option is to drill into the trees and treat where necessary. This is roughly $800-$2000 depending on the number of trees that need treatment. But doesn't offer any barrier around the house.

 

Keep getting quotes. I had a quote for $5000 and a quote for $1000. Went with the cheaper. He has a warranty that he’ll come back for free if they return unless you have distrurbed soil, etc. had him back once about a year later, 6 years ago, no probs since. My Pest control man says he could’ve been a lot richer but at least he can sleep at night!

 

When I had a look at the process, it did seem quite a bit of work. You lift up all the pavement tiles to inject, go under the subfloors and also need to drill into concrete. You also have to drill into all the surrounding trees to check whether there are nests and treat if there is activity found. The average quite seems to be around $4000- $5000 from the quotes I got. And you have to hope that the person knows what they are doing not just any contractor or trainee that a lot of the big pest control companies send out these days - thats what I was told by the pest controller.
Also the thing that bugs me is there is no guarantee even after all this that you are termite free.

 

We Used this, my partner researched it and its worked well
Cost effective, purchased from supplier direct
All About Termidor - Termidor

 

Yes he did all that for $1000. It’s his own business and not too far off retirement age. He’s treated another property for me also after having termites inside the house and no problems since.

 

I have a feeling that the termites has probably been there in the stumps outside for many years. When I brought the property, the rotten stumps were there already. If there are no visible termite damages to the property but termites are sighted in in the dead stumps in the yard, is it possible to just get the problem stumps treated and no termite barrier needed? It takes time for termites to do considerable damage doesn't it so the yearly inspections should be adequate to pick up any termite activity before there is real damage??

@MTR is this something you did yourself or does it require a pest control professional?

 

yes we did ourselves. Dont get sucked into costly treatments

scare tactics push people to pay over the top when Its not necessary, you can do it yourself for fraction of cost.

 

This will get rid of the termites in tree stump

This and a $10 spray bottle will work, what is left mixed a little weaker is great for ants and spiders
Hovex 1L Ultra Lo-Odour Termite Concentrate

I visited this shop find a similar type one near you, they sell all manner of poisons, same place the pest exterminators buy their chemicals from
Garrards

I had a house inspection and chemicals injected under slab was $500 ish

 

Another user of Hovex (like @Shogun ) from Bunnings
It has most of the same active ingredients as what is in some of the professional stuff.
Use it as a general surface spray and to soak around piers and strip footings.
It is a POISON, so make sure to follow the safety guidelines

 

Are these pet friendly? If not, how long to leave it before having the pet in the yard?

 

No good to use most of these things near fish ponds/tanks or birds (or you either)
Fine once dried (If you are going around licking it up it tastes awful).

 

SDS easy to find with Google tells you everything you need to know about the chemical in question

 

@MTR where did you buy Termidor and is there any particular youtube video/ website instructions you have used to apply the chemical.

 

just a local chemical supplier
Partner did this. Contact supplier probably we give you all the info you require

 

Thanks @MTR

Called chemical suppliers in NSW and QLD, they said that they can only sell to pest controllers, not to DIYers.

Any suggestion on where can I source Termidor.

 

i am in perth

 

If you plan ingesting, it may a problem