The bait matrix option is a product which can be mixed and applied to areas where termites are feeding. The bait matrix contains an ‘insect growth regulator’, which methodically kills off attacking termites. The insect growth regulator is not considered a poison because it causes no harmful effects to humans or domestic pets, yet is deadly to termites because, for lack of a better explanation, they become addicted to the product. The insect growth regulator in the bait matrix prevents the termites from moulting, systematically killing the nest.

This is how professionals kill termites without poison, which is why it can be suitable for use by the homeowner. The insect growth regulator (chlorfluazuron, hexaflumuron are both different types of insect growth regulators) is mixed into a palatable powder, which is mixed by the user into a paste and applied to live termites. The process can be tricky as there are different products of varying quality, and all have different mixing instructions to get the matrix just right.

Being a huge advocate for DIY termite treatments under the right conditions, Termicure has now adapted a professional bait matrix delivery kit so that you the homeowner can kill termites without poison, and without harm to family or pets.

Our live termite treatment kits include professional Termite Bait Matrix packs, combined with a specifically developed live termite treatment pouch which allows the homeowner to mix and apply the product in a simple and effective method.

Simply take one of our 100gram professional termite bait matrix packs, and empty it into our treatment pouch. Add 350ml of water and apply the pouch to the termite activity using the adhesive provided. The termites will feed on the bait within the pouch, and transfer the product through the colony without the need for poisons.

There are multiple other products available on the internet, by so called high quality DIY suppliers, but in most cases, these products are cheaply manufactured copies of good products, which simply don’t work. We ONLY supply high quality PROFESSIONAL termite products which are proven by the industry. We’ve developed a system for our clients to kill termites without poison, so that homeowners can have access to products which work.

As well as proven professional products, we will provide you with full support on how to manage your treatment, so that you can kill termites without poison, and without paying a fortune.

Click here to view our high quality termite bait kits.

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At Termicure, we don’t attempt to re invent the wheel by producing new products in an attempt to revolutionise the termite management industry. Multinationals such as DowAgroScience, and Sherwood Chemicals spend Millions of dollars on developing products which provide Termite Professionals with the results required by the industry.

Unfortunately, most of the other DIY Termite Bait manufacturers (no names here) race off to China, and have a cheap termite baiting product produced, without the R & D required. In short, EVERY SINGLE DIY TERMITE BAIT product we tested, simply wasn’t consumed by attacking termites. What this means is that if Termites won’t take the bait, then the colony will continue feeding and spreading, and the homeowner is wasting their time and money.

At Termicure, we simply take existing products, and develop a system which simplifies the processes to make it suitable for the homeowner to successfully protect or eradicate termites from their property. WE ONLY USE COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE, PROFESSIONALLY TESTED AND PROVEN PRODUCTS. That’s right, all of the bait products we sell to you, are used in vast quantities by the Professional Termite Industry.

The Sentricon ‘Always Active’ Rods which we have integrated into our Termicure ‘Active’ Packs are an extremely effective and commercially proven beyond any doubt. The Sentricon ‘Always Active’ Termiticide Rods changed the industry, and dramatically increased the success of termite baiting in Australia. That’s why we’ve integrated the ‘Always Active’ Rods into our ingrained station packs.

Termatrix Termite Bait is also a high end Termite Bait Matrix used by Thousands of termite professionals every day. We’ve integrated them into our Live Termite Treatment Packs and simply changed the delivery method to allow for easy mixing and application in small volumes. In most cases, Termite Professionals are mixing bait matrix in larger quantities which are not practical for the homeowner, so we just created a user friendly option for DIY Termite Baiting.

Both of these products are extremely successful and proven, throughout the professional termite industry. We’ve combined our bait stations and extensive experience to simplify the processes to enable successful termite baiting by the homeowner.

Our technical team carries multi state termite professional qualification, and is available to assist your needs in successful DIY Termite Treatment. if you would like to speak with our technical support team, call 1300 283 764 or email direct at info@termicure.com.au

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There are some basic tools and materials required. What you’ll need…

1-A hacksaw

2-A battery drill

3-some drill bits

4-PVC Pipe (90mm stormwater pipe is fine)

5-2 suitable 90mm end caps.

6-PVC Glue

So, to successfully make your own termite baits, simply take a piece of 90mm PVC pipe, and cut it to a length of approximately 220mm. Termites predominantly forage in the upper 2-300mm of soil, so going too much deeper will be pointless, and going any shorter than about 205mm will be too small to fit the Termiticide Rod without modification.

Once you have cut your pipe, glue on one of the end caps to form the bottom of the station. Drill multiple holes throughout the body of the pipe and end cap to create access for foraging termites to enter the station. Don’t remove too much material so that the station fills up with soil and debris.

Keep the other end cap without gluing it, and this becomes your lid which you can remove to service and check your stations…..and that’s it! Now all you have yo do is insert your ‘Always Active’ Rods and you have a termite bait station which is as good as any on the market. Install the stations into the soil areas around your property, and service/monitor the system approximately every 3 months!

You may not win any awards for the appearance of the station, but they will be practical.

These stations will cost you anywhere from $8-14, depending on your buying power or supplier. Bunnings is as good a place as any to purchase the bits and pieces you need.

The only bit you will have to purchase elsewhere is the Termiticide Rods, which can be purchased at discounted pricing here.

If you have any questions, or would like more information on making your own termite baits, please feel free to visit termicure.com.au for a range of information on all things termite baits…

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Like most other insects, peak termite activity occurs during times of high humidity, such as spring and summer. From about October, we start to see a major increase in termite activity, through their colonising flights. Flying termites are a real phenomenon which occurs when a termite colony releases reproductives. The reproductives are simply termites with wings, which fly out of the nest in swarms, and are blown around on the wind into areas where they drop their wings and find a mate….and this is how new colonies are formed.

During the termite season, the winged termites will often be found in fly screens, on the front patio or inside your roof. They swarm from the nest in huge numbers and are at the mercy of the wind as to where they land. One major identifying feature of  flying termites (known as alates), is the presence of two pairs of wings, which are equal in size. They are quite cumbersome in the air, and will appear to be flapping their wings quite slowly in comparison to other insects of similar size. They are usually honey coloured, to a darker, almost black with pale see through wings.

If you are finding the winged critters around your home, then it’s almost a certainty that there is an active termite colony on your property, or a neighbours so you need to be vigilant. While termites are active at all times of year, we find that they are most active during the warmest months, and they are responsible for larger amounts of damage, much faster than at other times of the year.

Wings are often the only remnants found after a colonising flight, which can mean that a mating pair have managed to sneak away into a sheltered area to begin the reproduction of the next homeowners disaster. Finding wings does not necessarily mean that you’ll have a termite colony starting on your property, but it’s a damned good reason to get your property checked out and your termite management system in order.

Due to the increased termite activity over the spring and summer, there are often more instances of their presence found by homeowners during gardening and other household chores. Termites are an extremely important part of our ecosystem, but we simply have to manage their presence to keep them from damaging our property. Get your home inspected on an annual basis (as a minimum) and have a termite barrier, or a termite baiting system installed to help reduce the risk of your home being attacked. Termites attack up to 30% of all homes in some areas of Australia. Tasmania has the least amount of registered termite activity of any Australian state, with certain pockets of Victoria, NSW and the Eastern Seaboard of Australia being areas of some of the highest risk of termite attack. Every state has extremely high risk areas, so wherever you are, get a professional to inspect your home, and have a quality termite management system installed.

For the best Termite Baiting System on the market, click through to our shop to see our range of products which have been designed for installation and management by the homeowner.

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Within the termite management industry, there are only a few products which professionals use confidently to protect their customers homes.

In terms of chemical treatment, ‘fiprinol’ is the most now commonly used product for spot treatment of live termites and chemical treated zones. It’s non repellency properties mean that termites are not deterred by its presence, and so termites are unknowingly infecting themselves with the lethal product 24 hrs a day, which is a simple but laborious task to implement.

In terms of professional termite baits, the main 4 professionally used systems are Sentricon ‘Always Active’, Exterra, Termatrix, and Nemisis. Sentricon has released an industry changing product which has simplified the baiting process for professionals, and provides ongoing 24hr termite protection with their ‘Always Active’ Termiticide rods, which are the attractant, AND the poison all in one product. Incidentally, this is the product which Termicure has adopted for the Termicure ‘Active’ Packs.

Exterra, has been the biggest player in professional termite baiting for some time. The stations are large, which allows for good volume of termite bait matrix to be applied, and they are easy to inspect. The Exterra Bait matrix is of the best quality, so there are limited failures which has haunted many other multinational bait producers.

Termitrix is a good product also, with large stations and a good termite bait matrix. This product has been closely modelled off many of the good features with the Exterra System, and are at a price point for the professional.

Nemisis, are a small termite bait station, with unknown bait matrix quality. Often, the matrix is fine, but then there are also instances where termites will vacate the station for no apparent reason, which can put doubt in the mind of the pest manager. This can happen with any bait matrix. The stations are also small, which limits the amount of bait which can be applied to the station, and they are also flimsy in construction. The Nemisis product is the cheaper option of the four main ones, and is often used by the less meticulous termite manager.

In any case, all of the above systems work to some degree, although some better than others.

The best advancement in the termite protection industry in the last 10 years has certainly been the introduction of the termiticide rod. Sentricon ‘Always Active’ Rods can be retrofitted into any existing Sentricon termite bait station, Exterra or Termatrix. The Nemisis bait termite stations are too small to install the ‘Always Active’ Rods, and so some modification has to be undertaken to retrofit with these baits.

The key advantage of the termiticide rods is that termites do not have to be identified in a station to begin applying the poison. The process is automated, with the termiticide rods attracting termites to them for feeding, and then also poisoning the colony for eradication. This removes the key step of having to apply a bait matrix to active termite bait stations. The process may well be already underway before you are even aware that the stations are being attacked. This removes many of the pitfalls which haunt professionals, such as contaminated bait matrix, inconsistent bait matrix, contaminated water, accidental contamination by the termite manager etc…

Once the Termiticide Rods are installed, termite protection is underway.

This is the reason that Termicure has combined their termite baiting product with the ‘Always Active’ Rods. As a well known DIY Termite Baiting product, we saw the opportunity to make the termite baiting process as fool proof as possible for the homeowner. The Termicure ‘Active Packs’ are specifically designed for the most simple termite baiting process available for the homeowner to save money.

The introduction of the revolution in termiticide rods has been a breakthrough for the homeowner, and we are riding the wave. Sentricon has changed the playing field with termite baiting, and we couldn’t be happier to be providing suitable advances directly to the homeowner at a fraction of the cost charged by the professionals.

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Termite Baits have been around for decades as a viable form of termite protection, but as much as it might seem a good DIY option, where large amounts of money can be saved, it’s really not that simple…until the release of the ‘Termiticide Rod’.

Termiticide Rods replace the timbers inserted into traditional termite bait stations. Just like the timbers, they slowly break down in the stations, giving off CO2, which attracts termites to feed. The difference is in the next step. Instead of having to first identify the presence of active termites in a station, and then mixing and adding a termite bait matrix which eradicates the termite colony, the termiticide rod is already taking out the colony.

You see, the Sentricon ‘Always Active’ Termiticide Rods are impregnated with hexaflumuron, which the attacking termites become dependent on, continually feeding on the rods until colony eradication. The only step the homeowner has had to take to achieve this, is simply the installation of a termite bait system around their home. The step of identification of active termites has been removed, along with the task of applying a termite bait matrix which is often enough to cause termites to vacate. There is also the ‘forgetfu’ factor, where homeowners install termite bait systems and simply forget to check them in which case termites come and consume the sacrificial timbers and then move on to the house. Well none of this will happen with the termiticide rods…the food source termites foraging termites find in the soil, is the same product which eliminates them.

As the termiticide rod is the attractant AND poison, the entire process is reduced to installation, and simple monitoring of the rods ensuring that they are replaced if depleted by termites. Once a rod has had approximately 50% of it’s mass consumed, then it is time to replace it, or simply add another rod to the station.

So take the main principles of termite bait station protection from termites and remove the parts where the system often fails. That’s what has been changed in the revolution of the termiricide rod.

Visit our shop to purchase termiticide rods, and simplify termite protection at your home.

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Many timber items end up with decay as a result of poor drainage, leaking guttering or downpipes and timber in direct ground contact. Timbers which are designed for outdoor use are treated, or use specific species of timber, which are more resistant to decay, but at some point, all timber will decay if exposed to excessive moisture. For example, jetty or wharf timbers are a specific species, and will last for years submerged in the ocean, whereby untreated pine timber, such as skirting boards, or architrave timbers wouldn’t last 6 months without being significantly affected.

Common places inside the home where fungal decay is common, is to the ensuite or bathroom doorjambs. These areas are adjacent to a wet area, and if waterproofing practices have not been correctly undertaken, then moisture may get into the timbers and cause decay to occur.

Window reveals and sills are another common place where decay occurs. Incorrectly sealed or flashed windows, windows left open over an extended period of rain etc.

Externally, patio posts, pergola timbers, barge and fascia timbers and fences are all common items which are often affected by fungal decay.

So, looking at the physical identification of fungal decay, you’ll notice that the timber may be wet, or damp. Depending on the level of decay, you may find timber fibres simply falling off the timber, or larger more linear pieces will flake away from the main timber member. Once the timber is dry, the damage comes away more easily and with soft pieces falling away in a dusty fashion.

Decay can be treated with a variety of fungal treatments, but most times, the affected timbers are simply cut and removed, to be replaced by suitably treated timber.

Termite Damaged timber looks different, and usually, physical gouging or a ‘venetian’ style pattern in the timber will expos termite galleries and workings. different termite species cause different styles of damage, and at different rates. Most termites which cause damage in Australia will leave a ‘speckling’ pattern on the effected timbers.

The difficulty with identification of decay and/or termite damage happens when termites attack decayed timber. Termite damage by itself is quite easy to identify, but when there is excessive moisture, the decayed timbers become a mess of mushy timber and unclear staining. A key identifying feature of termite damage is the speckling, which can look like ‘cork’.

The corking effect is made by termites transporting the consumed cellulose products, mixed with the termites gut protozoa, which removes the cellulose from the timber being consumed. Termites transfer food between themselves, and back to the nest by regurgitating it, and by defecation (yuck!), and wherever the food makes contact with the timber galleries, it leaves a mark. The food regurgitated or defecated is also responsible for creating the termites workings. The workings are used to conceal the termites from predators and from light, but in close to the nest, the workings are used to create galleries which channel humidity, and help to regulate the moisture content and environment inside the main breeding areas.

Most times, on a termite inspection report, there will be reference made to ‘Termite workings and/or termite damage. This refers to the byproduct used to create the nest and protective tunnels. Termite damage may not be identified for some time, even when termites have been consuming timber for an extended period. Termite damage normally occurs from the inside, often leaving a paper thin exterior skin which is hiding a hollow and weak timber.

So when your termite inspector next tells you that your exterior patio posts are decaying, you might be able to positively identify the cause. If he tells you it’s termite damage, then take note, and make sure you have a current termite barrier or termite baiting system installed.

We know someone who might be able to help with this!

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With extensive experience within the industry as a business owner, employer, and technician, it is often easier to offer your customer the treatment which suits the business or technician best. There are 3 main methods of termite protection. 1-a physical barrier such as Kordon or Termimesh which is installed at time of construction, and provides a physical product designed to force termites into the open. 2-A chemical soil treatment (perimeter barrier) which kills termites on contact as they forage through the ground in search of food. 3-Termite Baiting systems, which attract foraging termites for an automatic ingestion of termiticide (termiticide rods) or for a bait matrix application.

Put simply, an existing home is usually limited to the chemical soil treatment or termite bait installation.

Now, most slab on ground homes will benefit most from the installation of a chemical soil treatment, because it creates a chemically treated zone around the most likely areas where termite entry occurs-the perimeter. This process involves trenching of the perimeter where soil abuts the slab edge, and drilling abutting concrete pathways and driveways for injection of chemical into the soil below. This creates a continuous treated zone which kills termites. This is very labour intensive, backbreaking work, and for a pest control business, it requires a fully qualified professional to be on site during all treatment.

Termite Baits on the other hand, is a far less labour intensive form of termite protection. Instead of trenching and drilling an entire perimeter (75 lineal metres is an average house perimeter), a termite bait installation simply requires an unqualified person to dig approximately 25 holes, with baits to be simply installed into. This process does not require a termite professional, so labour costs are down, however it is rarely found that these costs are reduced for the homeowner, which is why DIY Termite Baits are so popular with homeowners. The service and maintenance of termite bait systems is also something which Pest Control Operators will often use an unqualified labourer for. Again, this is cost cutting.

Now this is not how all Pest Control Operators work, but it is common. A good way to see if your pest control operator has your interests at heart, is whether you are offered the installation of a termite barrier or a baiting system. If you own a slab on ground house, and there are no significant obstructions, then the best method will almost certainly be a termite barrier (chemical soil treatment), but if you’re offered the installation of a baiting system, then you could be talking to a lazy termite professional who is more interested in profits than the wellbeing of your property.

Get some other opinions and do your research. Facebook reviews are often a good source of customer feedback, so do your research.

Always get the opinion of a professional, but speak with a few to get the feel for what the common consensus might be when it comes to protection. A little research can go a long way to saving you thousands.

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If you are serious about DIY Termite Protection in Maroochydore, then the Termicure ‘Active’ System is the solution for you.

Inspection by a Termite Specialist is always the best but termite protection can be easy and far less expensive for you, if you do it yourself-the right way. The right products and guidelines are important, and that’s where Termicure Termite Baits excel, because that’s what we do. We make DIY Termite Protection in Maroochydore and other areas simple for you to achieve.

The Termicure ‘Active’ System uses the revolutionary Sentricon ‘Always Active’ Termiticide Rods Combined with the Termicure Termite Baiting stations. They provide far greater scope for continual termite feeding (poisoning) without having to remove the active rod from the station. The Termicure stations are large enough to install a second ‘Always Active’ rod, without the need to remove an active rod.  Termites can continue to feed on the original rod, with the extra one installed as a secondary, with minimal disturbance.

The Sentricon Always Active System has ben a game changer in the Termite Bait world. Conventional Termite Baits contain attractive materials for termites to eat. There is no poison included to eradicate the colony, and this is where you require a professional. The addition of a termite bait is then necessary to begin a finicky feeding process. Termites are easily disturbed, and the clumsy termite inspector is usually the cause of termite baiting failures. Laziness on behalf of your technician is usually the cause of termite bait station abandonment.

With the Termicure ‘Active’ System, we don’t just sell you a DIY Termite Protection System. You are able to buy high grade, professional products, and we teach you how to make it work best for you. Our products are not designed for DIY Termite protection. We have adapted a professional system and simplified it for you, to make it affordable. We don’t supply anything that is cheap, rather, it’s priced fairly to give you access to professional products.

There is nothing that a savvy homeowner can’t do with the Termicure ‘Active’ System. We give you the guidelines and support to make it work. We’ll make sure that you know exactly what you need to do, and you can sit back and relax, satisfied that your home has a high level of protection. Don’t spend your hard earned money needlessly on expensive ‘professional’ systems, when you can achieve the same result, and save more than half the money you’d need to fork out.

Take a look at our pricing, and do some sums. Get a quote for an Always Active Baiting System from your local professional, and work out the savings.

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If there is nothing installed at the property, then it is up to you to ensure that there is an effective form of termite management to help keep your investment safe. The main methods of termite management are:

1-Physical termite barriers. These are designed to make the presence of termites visible so that a homeowner can engage a professional to eradicate the activity before it’s able to do significant damage. Products such as Termimesha and Kordon are examples of this.

2-Chemical soil treatments or chemical barriers as they are known. The best products for the installation of a chemical barrier is Fipronil or other non repellents. The treated zones of soil about the perimeter of the building comes into contact with termites as if they attempt to access the structure. Fiprinil is passed back to the colony to eradicate attacking termite nests.

3-Termite Baits. Termite baits, like chemical soil treatments, termite baits are installed post construction, and are designed to aggregate foraging termites for treatment and ultimate eradication of the termite colony.

Installation of a termite baiting system is highly beneficial when the chemical soil treatment is not possible due to construction design, or if the chemical treatment is financially out of reach. Termite Baits, such as the Extra System has been used for professional termite managers for years. Maintenance and servicing of the systems is required to identify when termites are attacking the stations for toxins to then be applied.

The Termicure Active termite baits are integrated with a Termiticide Rod, which contains the toxins for eradication. The Termiticide Rod is installed into the stations and contains both the attractant and poison to kill the nest. That way the window of opportunity to get in contact with the colony is not lost. From the minute the stations are installed, they are ready to wipe out attacking termite colonies.

For more information, please go to our website.

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