Active Termite Treatment Services
Finding active termites in a building requires careful assessment and a treatment strategy designed to minimise disturbance and address the termite activity appropriately.
If you find active termites, avoid disturbing the area or spraying household insecticides. Disturbing the termites can cause them to retreat from the area and may make professional assessment and treatment more difficult. Contact Surekill before disturbing the termite workings.
Surekill Pest Control provides active termite treatment across the Central Coast, Sydney and Newcastle. We assess the location and extent of accessible activity and recommend treatment options suited to the property and the termite workings present.
Residential & Commercial Pest Control
Licensed & Insured Technicians
Second-Generation Family Business Established 2009
Central Coast · Sydney · Newcastle
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Professional Treatment for Active Termites
Active termite treatment focuses on the termite activity that has been located while considering the broader risk to the property.
Assessment Before Treatment
The technician assesses the active workings and surrounding areas before deciding how treatment should proceed. Disturbing termites unnecessarily can interfere with treatment, so customers should avoid breaking open workings or applying household insecticides.
Termite Baiting
Surekill predominantly uses termite baiting for active termite workings. Bait is mixed with water and placed over suitable active workings so termites can continue feeding with minimal disturbance. Follow-up visits allow the technician to assess feeding and ongoing activity.
Foaming, Drill & Inject and Other Targeted Methods
Depending on where activity is located and the construction of the property, other targeted methods may be appropriate. Treatment may include foaming or drill-and-inject techniques where access to affected areas requires them.
Active Termites in Trees
Where termite activity is identified in a tree, drill-and-inject treatment may be used where appropriate.
Treatment Is One Part of Termite Management
Treating active termites does not by itself provide ongoing protection to the whole building. Once the active infestation has been addressed, the property should be assessed for suitable ongoing termite management and regular inspections.
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Why Choose Surekill for Active Termite Treatment?
Second-Generation Family Pest Control Business
Surekill Pest Control is a second-generation family business established in 2009. Customers dealing with active termites can speak with an experienced local pest management business rather than being treated as simply another job.
Friendly, Personal Service
Discovering termites in a home or building can be concerning. We explain what we are doing, what the treatment is intended to achieve and what happens next, and we encourage customers to contact us if they have concerns during the treatment process.
Tailored Pest Management
Active termite situations are not all the same. Surekill recommends management based on the activity found, the property and the circumstances rather than automatically applying the same approach to every infestation.
Residential, Property Management & Commercial Experience
We assist homeowners, landlords, real estate and strata managers and commercial customers with termite problems, adapting communication and service requirements to the type of property being managed.
Licensed & Insured Technicians
Our technicians are licensed and insured and carry out professional termite management using methods appropriate to the situation.
Ongoing Customer Support
Active termite work commonly involves follow-up rather than a single visit. Surekill remains involved through the required follow-up and can help customers plan appropriate ongoing termite risk management once the immediate activity has been addressed.
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Risk Management Programs
Once active termite treatment is underway, it is important to look beyond the immediate infestation. Surekill can incorporate follow-up termite management into a broader Risk Management Program that also considers other pest risks at the property.
Homeowner Risk Management
After active termites have been treated, a homeowner program may include regular termite inspections, monitoring and baiting or an appropriate prevention system together with scheduled general pest management.
Property Management Risk Management
For rental, investment and strata properties, follow-up termite management can be combined with general pest servicing and scheduled inspections. This gives landlords, agents, property managers and strata managers a more coordinated approach to ongoing pest and termite risks.
Commercial Risk Management
For businesses and commercial properties, termite follow-up can sit within a tailored pest Risk Management Program covering the pests relevant to the premises. Programs may include inspections, monitoring, targeted treatments, reporting and scheduled servicing, with a Service Treatment Register for ongoing commercial customers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What should I do if I find active termites?
Avoid disturbing the termites or applying household insecticide. Contact Surekill so the activity can be assessed before treatment.
Why is termite bait used on active workings?
Bait is designed to allow termites to continue feeding and distribute the treatment through their normal feeding and social behaviour.
Will one treatment protect the whole house?
Treatment of active termites addresses the activity being treated. It does not automatically provide ongoing protection to the entire building. A broader termite management strategy may be recommended.
Will follow-up visits be required?
Active termite treatment commonly requires follow-up so the technician can assess the response to treatment and determine whether further treatment is required.
Can active termites be treated in trees?
Yes. Where appropriate, termite activity in trees may be treated using drill-and-inject methods.