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Pest Control With Action Termite Solutions

Aggregated termite treatment was developed by Australian Government scientists and involves placing in-ground high energy food sources around the property. Foraging termites encounter these stations and lay a pheromone trail to lead others to the location. Large numbers develop a cycle as they transport the food back to the underground nest. At the peak of this cycle the termites inside the system are treated with a miniscule dose of metabolic powder which they inadvertently transfer back to the nest where it spreads and destroys all members of the colony. The system is then cleaned and restocked to wait passively on guard for future colonies to invade.

Yes. We offer a wide range of internal pest control services aside from just termites. We like to use a variety of eco-friendly options that will cater to your specific needs. We service Hervey Bay, the Sunshine Coast, Noosa Heads & Brisbane Areas.

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The most commonly booked pest control services on the Sunshine Coast are for cockroaches, rodents and ants. However spiders, flies and most kinds of creepy crawlies are regularly booked to be dealt with. Of course termites are a major issue too.

Sorry but there is no clear answer for this question. It depends on the pest and other factors too. Buderim is where we might book the most inspections, but then Buderim is also the largest suburb. In the built up areas of Maroochydore and Mooloolaba there are more rodent issues. In the greener suburbs there are more termites, in general. But the common pests are everywhere, and it depends more on the way a house is managed, not where it is.

Termite Questions

Sentrex eradication systems form an underground surveillance network that will identify termite activity on the property and provide the best opportunity for total colony elimination. Capital cost is similar to a traditional chemical installation without the need for regular reapplications or ongoing monitoring fees. The only future cost is fixed rate treatment and reactivation after termites have been detected and destroyed. Contact us for a quote today.

An external termite risk inspection is free, all you need to do is book. Our experienced termite professionals can let you know if they think further action is warranted, and why, after conducting their external property inspection.

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No. The damage caused by termites every year is so large, insurance companies exclude termite damage from the building insurance policies. Your best protection from damage from termites is prevention.

Two things to consider when looking for the best company to call to deal with a termite issue on your property are as follows. The company should have positive reviews on sites like Google. They should also have the knowledge and experience of the pest control technician who will be attending your property. A termite specialist is better than an all rounder or a handy man for example.

The following are key tell tales signs of active termites in your home:

  • Visible muddy trails on external walls leading to weep holes or other access points
  • Soft spots in skirting boards and window frames
  • Deformation of painted timber beams or panels
  • Large ‘unknown source’ mould patches on ceiling
  • Audible ‘crunching’ or ‘gnawing’ sounds, particularly at night
  • Audible vibrational or ‘gnawing’ sounds when walls are tapped or knocked on

If any of these signs of termites are present in your home, you should take action and contact us immediately!

As soon as you sight Termite activity in an inspection point, replace the cap immediately to avoid further disruption and give us a call to come out and destroy the nest. Never disturb or attempt to treat the termites yourself. Unfortunately, once termites have been disturbed they will completely abandon that area. It is important that the natural feeding cycle is not disturbed because, at the peak of this cycle, the termites inside the monitor will be treated with a toxin that they inadvertently transport back to the next destroying the entire colony. Disruption of the termites in this process could prevent the effective treatment of the colony.

If termites are already feeding on a house they are most likely to be from the same colony intercepted outside and all are returning to the same nest. When the nest is destroyed those feeding inside will also be eliminated. It is best not to disturb the termites. Just contact us for a termite inspection.

No. Termites do not detect timber from a distance. They find food by constantly foraging shallow soils and surfaces. The systems will only engage termites that are already probing your yard.

You don’t need to. Treatment takes advantage of the natural cycle of worker Termites that constantly deliver food back to the nest. They also unwittingly deliver the toxin that destroys their colony.

No. Termites forage at random (similar to surface ants). Antennae is positioned to intersect foraging areas. Only one termite has to find the sacrificial insert to attract large numbers from the colony.

Yes. All infestation of buildings comes from termites that were first foraging outside.

No. Termites are essential to natural ecosystems not developed urban environments where they are serious pests.

Pest Control Questions

The cost of our internal pest control treatments start from $99 for a 2-bedroom unit.

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While it might be tempting to try and deal with a pest control issue yourself, the benefits of engaging a professional include significantly lower chemical use overall in treating your property. At Action Termites our pest control uses lower toxicity chemicals than your average fly spray for far superior results because our pest control experts have the knowledge and training in how to deal with pests effectively with minimal environmental impact or toxic risk to your children, to your pets or to the native helpful insects that live in and around your property.

Yes, eco friendly pest control works. The products still have chemicals in them, they just have a lower toxicity so they are better for the environment.

It is always an ideal time to do pest control however with different seasons comes different pests. It is important to get your pest control done annually. This applies even if you haven’t seen any pest recently. We can only stress that it is easier to maintain an internal repellent than it is to treat an infestation.

Although pest control can be done at home using products bought from your local hardware, the products we use are applied in a low toxicity application with longer lasting effects. There are things that you can do at home to prevent pest infestations such as sealing pet food in an airtight container, removing coffee grinds from coffee machines daily and cleaning greasy areas around dishwashers, ovens and fridges regularly.

It depends on what pests you are trying to treat, but we recommend every 6 to 12 months.

Yes, your pets are safe around the products that Action Termite Solutions uses.

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