Creating a physical barrier by exposing the slab edge around a building is an excellent method which is a simple DIY Termite Protection concept, which simply exposes the main area where termite entry is likely to occur (the perimeter), so that their presence can be seen, and professional treatment arranged. With a slab on ground home, this is basically just lowering landscaping levels around the perimeter so that the edge of the slab can be clearly seen. A minimum of 75mm clearance from the next surface is the minimum I would run with. Even more if you can manage it.

DIY Termite protection via the installation a baiting system is an excellent option, with the right products. Traditional termite baiting concepts require 3 stages.

1.Installation of termite bait stations, and attractant materials (timbers).

2.Monitoring of installed stations

3. Treatment of active stations when termites have been identified. This treatment is done with an insect growth regulator, which affects the termites ability to malt, and can take up 12 months, with application of the bait matrix, and increased monitoring at 2 weekly intervals.

The conventional way can be extremely successful, however it is extremely time consuming once the eradication process begins, and there are many parts of the process where human error can cause termites to vacate the stations, and continue on to other areas of your property. Even experience termite professionals can have issues with termite baiting, through the simple nature of the process.

The Termicure ‘Active’ System is perfect for DIY termite protection, with only two simple stages…

1. Installation of termite bait stations with Termiticide Rods.
2. Check the stations every 3 months, and install an additional termiticide rod once termite activity has been identified. The poisoning of the colony has already begun. There is no need for mixing termite bait matrix’s or continual feeding.

The termiticide rods contain the materials to both attract, and eradicate an entire termite colony. Sold only as a professional product, it’s become a world leader in legitimate DIY termite protection, which is non toxic for humans or domestic animals.

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Termite Bait Protection can be successfully installed and managed as a DIY project, and you can literally save $thousands of $$.

We will never discount the value of having a professional termite manager service your home, but when it comes to termite bait protection, the homeowner is as capable of installing a successful system as any Termite Professional, provided that suitable products are used and that the correct guidelines are followed for bait station placement.

Lets look at the sums.  So, based off an actual quote for the installation of 24 termite bait stations and the first year of bait station servicing provided to a 4 bedroom home in Buderim, you’ll see the significant cost saving available for the savvy homeowner. The system quoted is a Termitrix system, combining the Sentricon ‘Always Active’ Termiticide Rods. (Please note that many Termite Professionals still use conventional termite bait systems, which exclude the Termiticide Rods. These systems do not contain the expensive products which attract and eradicate termites in one. They simply contain timber to attract termites to the stations. Further additional of a bait matrix is required for termite eradication, which can be difficult and time consuming-more expensive)

The combined cost of the installation and 12 months initial serving totals $2904GST Inclusive for 24 Termite Bait Stations installed into soil areas at approximately 3 metre intervals about the perimeter of the home. Included is 12 months service and maintenance on the termite bait stations with a replacement cost of $77 per termiticide rod as consumed by termites. Maintenance visits are at 12 week intervals, which means that an employee will visit 4 times in the first year to check on the stations.

This is a very competitive quote, with many Pest Managers charging well over $3500 for a similar installation.

On the other hand, the DIY Installation with a Termicure ‘Active’ System including the same Sentricon Termiticide Rods comes in at a far more manageable figure of $1320. Yes, there is going to be some elbow grease required to install the stations, and a 3 monthly station check is required. A guide for station placement and servicing is provided with experienced and qualified online and phone support at hand if you are uncertain about anything.

Even if you are not interested in doing the installation yourself, but decide employ a labourer of handyman to do the job at $50 per hour (a more than fair rate for the task), and the job was to take 4 hours, the additional $200 spent is still around half of what you would pay for the same termite bait protection.

One of the misconceptions about termite baiting is that you need to be qualified to install them-you don’t. Many professionals use unskilled labour for installs, and often servicing. This simply creates a huge cost saving and free’s up a qualified technician to earn the pest control business on other inspection or treatment work.

So, if you are considering Termite Bait Protection, then do your sums and ask LOTS of questions.

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