Loose timbers

Loose timbers on the ground are fair game for termites

Loose timbers on the ground is a self-goal!

Think you’ve found live termites?

Have you uncovered loose timber or debris that’s been sitting on the ground for a while and noticed what looks like termites? Not sure what to do next?

What do termites look like?

What should you do?

First option

Don’t disturb them anymore. Termites, by instinct, will immediately flee back to their nest if they feel threatened; it’s a survival mechanism. You might think they’ve gone, but they will be back!

Treatment option

Contact Conquer Termites to arrange for one of our experienced technicians to apply a non-repellent transfer treatment (Termidor).

Termidor is ideal for treating live termites in loose timbers and soil, working safely and effectively to eliminate the colony – not just the termites you can see.

Panic option (don’t do this)

Follow the advice above. Don’t collect the timber and throw it in the wheelie bin thinking the problem is solved.

Avoid rushing to buy off-the-shelf or DIY products. These are often unsafe, ineffective, and can make professional treatment more difficult by scattering the termites.

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Hints & tips to stop termites in your garden

Never have timber in contact with the ground. Even treated timber eventually becomes susceptible to termites as the protection deteriorates with time.
Ensure posts are concrete or steel and if they are timber, make sure they are separated from the ground by stirrups.
Use non-edible material when you landscape – why give the foraging termites a restaurant?
Get any large tree checked by one of our Technicians.
Remove tree stumps
Prevent any excessive and continuous moisture in your garden (leaking tap, broken pipe). Termites need to “gas up” on water before eating timbers.

Why you should treat termites in your garden

It’s completely normal to have termites foraging in your garden year-round — especially in South-East Queensland, where warm temperatures and moisture create ideal conditions.

But should you do something about it? Absolutely.

Don’t buy into the urban myth that termites will leave your home alone if you leave them alone. That’s simply not how termites behave.

If termites in your garden are left untreated, colonies continue to grow and strengthen. When they eventually find a concealed entry point into your home, they arrive in large numbers – increasing the likelihood of serious and costly damage.

Early treatment reduces the colony before it becomes a problem inside your home.

How to reduce termites foraging in your garden

Along with removing any timber or other conducive materials, a baiting program is an effective way to reduce termite numbers.

While you can’t stop termites from foraging in from neighbouring properties, a properly installed baiting system can significantly reduce activity — and in many cases eliminate the nest entirely.

Baiting info

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