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Displaying Frequently Asked Questions I own a 100 year old house (timber frame) in Harvey which I am renovating. There is some whiteant activity in the bathroom and I have had baits set there to eradicate them. I have since removed a verandah and believe this was the entry point for the activity as it is adjacent the bathroom and the fascia was badly damaged as it had been buried. There is no other damage to the house. Are baits an appropriate way of dealing with the problem? I have also discovered a colony in railway sleepers near a shollow bore. I would like to eradicate these but I need the bore water to provide drinking water to the house so do not want to use chemicals in the area if possible. Please advise. Thanks. Instead of termite baiting we prefer to use liquid termite chemical in the soil, which is where termites live and attack buildings from. We have found that this treatment method actually stops termites coming into the buildings – not just a hit-and-miss attempt with baits. Therefore, we always recommend carrying out a liquid chemical treatment to soil areas under the floorboards and around concrete foundations according to Australian Standards 3660.2-2000. In your case, we would recommend a termite inspection to all accessible areas – the roof space, internal areas, sub-floor areas, gardens and outbuildings (e.g. sheds, etc). From this inspection we can identify the location of any active termites and make recommendations on how to both effectively control current termite activity, and how to reduce the risk of future termite entry. The good news is that the termite colony in the railway sleepers can be eradicated!! To do this we will move the railway sleepers to another place onto bricks placed sideways to allow ventilation underneath (to reduce moisture) and to allow for regular inspection of the undersides for termite entry. Movement of the timber will break up the nest causing the termites to retreat back into the soil, their natural environment and move to feed on bushes and grasses. This is what we want them to do - not attack our built environment or timbers in service. Date Listed: 2010-01-15 Back

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