The first step in protecting a building is to prevent termites from gaining access. This is achieved by placing a termite management system under or around the building.

Termite management systems are designed to deter termites or bring their presence out into the open. A termite management system can be physical or chemical in nature.

Physical barriers

Physical barriers are so-called because they rely on the physical resistance of the material to resist termite attack. These are usually installed during new constructions, but some chemical treatments can be installed in existing buildings.

Barriers can be placed under concrete slabs, foundations and within cavity walls. Physical barriers are made from metal, crushed rock or other materials that termites cannot chew through, and in which any gaps are too small for termites to move through. Most of these products have to be installed by professionals that are licensed by the manufacturers.

Ant capping is usually installed at the top of under floor wooden or concrete block piers or stumps, they force termites into the open where they are easier to detect during regular inspections. Ant caps are not a barrier.

Chemical barriers

Chemical barriers are so-called because they rely on a chemical to resist termite attack. The chemicals are usually insecticides. These barriers can be placed under concrete slabs, foundations and around buildings.

Chemical barriers can be installed in new and existing structures, but can only be installed by licensed pest controllers.

There are two types of chemical barriers in-soil and in-plastics.

In-soil chemical barriers are formed when the chemical is applied to the soil under or around the foundations of a building.

In-plastic chemical barriers are plastic sheets containing a chemical, these are typically installed like physical barriers during construction of the building.

Termite monitoring and baiting systems can also be utilised for the control of termites

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