There are approximately 350 species of termite in Australia, most of which are grass and debris feeders and very beneficial to the environment. Unfortunately, there are also around 30 termite species that achieve pest status and can cause devastating damage to homes. Have one of our licensed pest technicians conduct a free on-site assessment & quote. Fill in the form or call 1300 81 81 33 to book your assessment today.
Termites are often called “White Ants”, probably because their shape, size and social habits could easily be mistaken for ants. They are in fact part of the order Blattodea, which is the same family as the cockroach.
The population of a termite colony can number well into the millions. The nests can take on various forms, with some mound nests visible on the ground and other termite species nests can be built way up in trees. Some nests are subterranean (underground) and almost impossible to find.
At SAYFER we understand that termites can be a serious problem and cause thousands of dollars’ worth of damage. Termite treatment cost can also be significant when there are severe infestations. Contact SAYFER to ensure your property is safeguarded against unwelcome pests and rodents.
SAYFER are termite specialists conducting full termite inspections in accordance with the Australian Standard 3660.2.2017. The Australian Standard recommendation is for termite inspections to be carried out by a licenced professional on a regular basis with the minimum proposal set annually (12 months) regardless of the type of house or termite protection you have.
SAYFER off you the best protection against termites using high quality, low allergenic, low toxicity, low odour and environmentally friendly products available. You can add a full termite inspection to your Home Protection Package.
If termites are an issue SAYFER will add you to our stay in touch program. You will receive reminder information via email regularly throughout the year to ensure you and your home is safe and protected from termite attack.
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Email pest@sayfer.com.au
Phone 1300 81 81 33
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SAYFER technicians only use the safest, latest and fully tested products available. The treatments we use in your home are also used in hospitals, schools, childcare centres and other sensitive areas. The SAYFER team is available for you to discuss any treatment with you in advance of your appointment.
Some signs to look out for include: the timber sounds hollow or you see small holes in the wood; doors and windows are hard to open and close; you notice tunnels in broken timber; you see white coloured ants, or you hear clicking noises. Don’t forget to keep an eye on your garden fences and decking as well. Termites can be a serious problem and cost thousands of dollars’ worth of damage. Don’t panic and do not disturb the termites if you have found them in your home. It’s worth taking a couple of days to research before taking action.
The SAYFER team of technicians use non-repellent low toxicity chemicals that act slowly. Not only is this good safe practice but we don’t want to use a chemical that is too strong that the termites die too quickly. The Termidor foam applied to the workings should not begin to affect the termites for at least 2-3 days. The termites are impacted by the foam directly or contaminated by the foam while using the galleries. This will allow the termites to share the treatment amongst fellow colony members before dying. Therefore, eradicating the full nest.
Termite Foaming Treatment
The aim of any foaming treatment is to treat as many worker termites with Termidor foam without disturbing them. The more galleries or the more termites foamed, the higher chance the treatment will be a success.
Above Ground Termite Baiting
Direct feeding a termite infestation is a good way of ensuring the elimination of a termite infestation. The drawback of baiting termite activity is that it can become a timely process. The Termite treatment cost can soon add up. The process of baiting is to feed the termite nest a mixture of cellulose (an ingredient in timber) with a non-toxic chemical. The Termites exposed to the termite bait are unable to form a normal exoskeleton. Then when it comes time for the termites to mould or shed they die.
Yes, you will need to call if the operator hasn’t booked a specific time to return.
Generally, a yearly inspection for termites and other pests is the best way to minimise pest infestations from developing. Depending on the type of pest and environment, more regular treatments may be required.
NO! We do not want the active termites to be disturbed, this if for a few reasons, if we know where they are, we can quickly and easily assess the best white ant treatment option for them. If they are disturbed, they may retreat, or they may just move to another area of the house, making removal more difficult.
We only use report formats which meet Australian standards and are approved by our insurers. Our report details the areas inspected, the observations of the technician, the termite risk level and finally, recommendations to minimise that risk.
If we find termites, don’t worry you are in good hands. Our pest controllers will:
Thoroughly assess and determine the full extent of the infestation and any resultant damage.
Take all practical steps to locate the termite entry points – locating the entry point is not always achievable given most termite entry is concealed but, if it can be found, it can be sealed to stop future entry.
Precisely identify the termite species – knowing and understanding the habits of the species allows for more effective, long term termite control.
After we’ve located and identified the termites, we’ll provide you a full assessment of our findings.
Our job isn’t done just yet. We’ll give you detailed advice on the treatment options we would suggest for you current termite situation.
It’s time for us to carry out the treatments to our strict quality standards and specifications that we stand behind with all of us customers.
Using Integrated Pest Management, our technicians work with you to provide complete household pest control for our customers.
We assess any property we visit first and establish a plan that keeps you informed and educated throughout the process.
We offer a variety of treatments and reporting options depending on the situation.
Then we will systematically eliminate all problems, carry out detailed house pest inspections and deliver all reporting on completion of the job.
But we do not stop there. If termites are an issue, SAYFER will add you to our stay in touch program and send you reminder videos and educational materials via email or hyperlinks throughout the year to keep you and your home safe and protected from termite attack.
We would like to introduce our Landlord Protection Plus+ Package.
SAYFER are now offering you monthly payments, focusing on affordability.
To either protect your family at home or even your company’s reputation SAYFER pest control services provide the highest levels of protection, responsiveness and management.
SAYFER specialise in providing different types of fumigation treatments as well as residual disinfection and pre-construction termite protection services to keep your commercial and residential properties pest-free.
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