How long do termite barriers last?
How long do termite barriers last?
A physical termite barrier is a plastic barrier that is laid out around the perimeter of the house during construction, against the brickwork. Physical barriers are a compulsory part of the building code of practices and applicable to all homes built after 2001. These particular systems last for 20 years.
Is termite protection worth the money?
However, a termite warranty is well worth the cost of protecting your home. The average cost of a termite repair is around $3,000. Some termite repairs can cost tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars, so a warranty is well worth the cost.
What termite treatment is most effective?
Borate wood treatments are the most effective and are administered by pest control professionals. Borate is a long-lasting termite killer and repellent, which is soaked deep into the wood grain. It kills any existing termites on contact and prevents the colonies recurrence.
How often should I spray for termites?
How often should you treat your house for termites? It depends on which type of termite treatment you use. For liquid termite treatments, you should re-treat roughly every five years, and for termite bait stations, you should monitor every few months.
Do I need a termite barrier for my Sydney home?
If you are building a termite barrier for your new home, take note that Sydney homeowners are required to install a termite barrier by Australian Standards 3660.1. The homeowner or the contractor should submit all construction details giving due consideration to the Australian Building Standards before any construction work can commence.
What are termite barriers and how do they work?
Termite barriers are either physical or chemical termite barrier systems installed in any property to prevent a termite infestation. There are different types of termite barriers available today that can be installed during pre-construction. The most common ones are physical termite barriers, bait systems, and chemical barriers.
How do I stop termites coming into my home?
Physical barriers stop termites from going though undetected entries into your home. They simply cannot go any further. These kinds of barriers are usually installed during the construction of the building. Physical barrier systems we use and recommend include: Kordon, from BAYER is one of the most popular physical barrier products (*1).
How can I protect my Bayer controller from termites?
Check your controller is Kordon certified and your eligibility for BAYER warranties. Granitgard is another popular physical barrier against termites (*2). It consists of heavy sandy granules which termites cannot move or crawl through. Like Kordon, we install them as a barrier against undetected termite entry.
