Termite treatment Melbourne
Active termites found? Treatment must begin today every day of delay is more damage
Multi Pest Control provides active termite colony treatment across Melbourne chemical injection into live workings, non-repellent termiticide soil zones, and colony elimination baiting systems. AS 3660.1:2014 compliant. Same day emergency response available.
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Non repellent termiticide (fipronil / Termidor)
AS 3660.1:2014 compliant
Same day emergency response
Written treatment report + SDS
Same day
emergency treatment response
2–8 wks
for colony elimination via transfer effect
Fipronil
non-repellent termiticide Australia's benchmark
AS 3660.1
:2014 all treatment methods compliant
Direct chemical injection
Step 1 Colony elimination
Non-repellent termiticide fipronil (Termidor SC) or chlorantraniliprole (Altriset)
How
Termiticide injected directly into active galleries, timber voids, and soil around the active area. Termites contact the chemical, carry it back to the colony, and transfer it to other members including the queen through grooming and food sharing.
Kills queen?
Yes transfer effect progressively eliminates the entire colony including the reproductive caste.
Timeframe
2 to 8 weeks for colony elimination after treatment. Active workings show dead termites within 2 to 4 weeks.
When used
All confirmed active infestations. Always the first step in treatment. Cannot be replaced by soil barrier alone.
Disruption
Minimal. Residents typically remain in the home. Re entry restriction 1–2 hours for treated internal areas.
Always the first treatment
Chemical soil treatment zone
Step 2 Re-entry prevention
Non-repellent termiticide applied to soil creates a treated zone termites cannot detect and avoid
How
A continuous treated zone is created in the soil around and under the building perimeter by trenching and rodding around the foundation and drilling through concrete slabs where necessary.
Kills queen?
No, does not eliminate the existing colony. Prevents new colonies from entering the building from the soil. Applied after direct treatment has addressed the existing infestation.
Timeframe
Immediate protection once the treated zone is complete. Typically lasts 8 to 10 years in Melbourne's soil conditions (fipronil).
When used
After direct injection treatment has been completed. The standard follow-up protection for most Melbourne residential properties.
Cost guide
$1,500 to $3,500 for a typical Melbourne home depending on perimeter and access.
Standard follow up protection
Termite baiting system
Alternative Colony elimination
Chitin synthesis inhibitor bait matrix hexaflumuron or noviflumuron
How
Bait stations are placed in the soil at active termite feeding areas. Termites feed on a toxic bait matrix and transfer it to the colony through trophallaxis (food sharing), progressively killing workers and the queen.
Kills queen?
Yes, chitin synthesis inhibitors prevent moulting in termites, progressively collapsing the colony. Queen is eliminated as the colony fails.
Timeframe
6 to 16 weeks for colony elimination, slower than direct injection but achieves full colony kill without structural access.
When used
Where direct injection is not possible (no accessible entry into the active workings), or as an alternative to a soil treatment zone for ongoing monitoring.
Requires
Regular monitoring visits (every 4 to 8 weeks during active treatment) to replenish bait and confirm colony decline.
Alternative where injection not possible
🏚️ Subfloor bearers and joists
The most common Melbourne termite treatment zone active workings in subfloor timber accessed through the subfloor cavity. Termiticide injected directly into galleries and surrounding soil.
→ Direct injection via timber and soil
🧱 Wall framing and studs
Termites travelling up inside wall cavities from the subfloor active workings in wall studs treated by drilling through skirting boards and injecting into the wall void.
→ Injection through skirting boards into wall cavity
🪟 Door frames and architraves
Timber door frames that have been hollowed by termite attack treated by injection where accessible before any structural assessment or timber repair is undertaken.
→ Direct injection where accessible
🌿 Soil perimeter chemical zone
The soil around and under the building perimeter is treated with a non-repellent termiticide by trenching, rodding, and slab drilling creating a continuous zone that prevents re entry.
→ Trenching and rodding; slab drilling where required
🌳 Active feeding areas in the garden
Active termite workings in garden timber, tree stumps, or sleepers within the property are treated to disrupt the colony's foraging network and prevent continued recruitment to the building.
→ Bait or injection at garden activity sites
🏗️ Roof framing (where active)
Less common but occurring in properties where established trees provide access to the roof. Active roof void termite workings treated by direct injection from within the roof void.
→ Direct injection from roof void access
Same day emergency response
Active termite situations are attended same-day where possible. Every additional day of active infestation is additional structural damage.
Non repellent termiticides only
We use fipronil (Termidor SC) and chlorantraniliprole (Altriset) Australia's benchmark non-repellent termiticides that achieve colony elimination through transfer effect.
Written reports and SDS documentation
Full treatment report with APVMA registration numbers and Safety Data Sheets required for insurance claims and building reports.
Full activity mapping before treatment
We map all active areas before treating partial treatment of one zone while another is active delays colony elimination and increases total cost.
AS 3660.1:2014 compliant
All treatment methods comply with Australian Standard AS 3660.1:2014 required for building warranty and home insurance documentation.
All Melbourne suburbs
Same day or next-day treatment available across all Melbourne zones. Eastern and bayside suburbs Melbourne's highest termite risk areas receive priority scheduling.
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