A chemical termite barrier is a termite barrier placed to homes with active termites or placed as preventative measure use in conjunction with regular termite inspections in Brisbane.
A chemical termite barrier is applied around the house as a liquid chemical, the chemical is placed in the soil and to the soil under concrete areas via drilling to the perimeter. Depending on construction style termite barriers are also placed under the home in sub-floor areas and through internal concrete slabs. Environmental Pest control has the experience to create an effective termite barrier with minimum disruption to your home.
A chemical termite barrier can be placed to existing home, other types of physical termite barriers are placed during construction of newer homes. A chemical barrier has the advantage of being able to be placed at any time after construction of your home.
There are several types of chemicals used for termite barriers, Brisbane termite barriers are often placed using chemicals such as Premise or Termidor. The life of chemical depends on the home design, soil and drainage conditions, chemical life can range from 3-8 years. After placement of a chemical barrier ongoing termite inspections are required between re-treatment intervals ranging from 6-12 months.
Should you wish to place a chemical termite barrier or have a termite inspection in Brisbane completed on you home, please call Environmental Pest Control on 1300 738 178.