Termite management solution – monitoring zone and colony elimination
As noted on the chemical treated zone page, when it comes to protecting your home from termite attacks, Precision Pest Control uses two solutions that are ideal for post-construction protection: (1.) the chemical treated zone and (2.) the monitoring zone and colony elimination.
Let’s look now at the monitoring zone and colony elimination.
2. Monitoring zone and colony elimination
As the name implies, a monitoring zone is for detecting the presence of termites rather than immediate treatment and installation of a chemical zone. Our qualified technicians install a series of termite monitors.
Precision Pest Control does this by:
- Conducting a thorough inspection of your property to identify any possible signs of termite activity, both past and current.
- Installing monitors – one of our qualified technicians will strategically install a series of unobtrusive termite monitors around the perimeter of your home.
- Following up with a regular inspection of the monitoring systems for signs of termite activity.
- Checking and baiting – if termites are detected during the follow-up inspection, the bait system is replenished and monitored, to ensure the elimination of the colony before it reaches your home.
- After colony elimination, continuing to monitor the area for any further signs of termite activity.
- Offering annual pest inspections. We recommend conducting annual timber pest inspections on your property.
| Advantages | Disadvantages |
|---|---|
| Eliminates the attacking termite colony. | This system requires regular inspections. |
| Chemical is used only when needed. | Takes time to eliminate the colony. |
| Usually easy to add or modify monitoring stations if the property changes. | |
| You can see the system in use. |
Things you need to know as the homeowner:
- In-ground monitoring stations may require holes to be created in concrete and paving.
- The monitoring stations must be inspected regularly.
- The bait stations must not be relocated, buried, hidden or disturbed once installed.
- If the monitoring stations are damaged we need to be contacted immediately.
- If you discover termites we need to be contacted immediately.
- All our chemicals are safe for you and your family, your pets and the environment.
Monitoring
Replenishing wood
Securing the in-ground baiting system
Our treatment
Our treatment recommendation will determine which management options you have. Here is a summary of the differences in the two treatment approaches.
| Chemical treated zone | Monitoring zone and colony elimination | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | Complete a thorough termite inspection and control any existing termite infestation | Year 1 | Complete a thorough termite inspection and control any existing termite infestation | ||
| Initial installation of the treated zone | Installation of the monitoring zone | ||||
| Year 2 | Annual inspection (minimum) | Year 2 | Annual inspection and regular monitoring | ||
| Year 3 | Annual inspection (minimum) | Year 3 | Annual inspection and regular monitoring | ||
| Year 4 | Annual inspection (minimum) | Year 4 | Annual inspection and regular monitoring | ||
| Year 5 | Annual inspection (minimum) | Year 5 | Annual inspection and regular monitoring | ||
| Renew | Renewal of treatment zone depending on chemical used | Renew | Regular monitor (and baiting if required) Annual inspection (minimum) | ||
Our professional service promise to you as the homeowner is …
- We guarantee 100% satisfaction on our services.
- We provide honest and factual advice for FREE.
- We provide the best options to help you make an informed decision.
- We provide high quality services conducted by fully trained professionals.
- We conduct all of our services in compliance with the Australian standards.
