Providing a termite barrier to all new domestic structures became mandatory in Australia in July 1995. At the same time, the use of orgnochlorine termiticides (Chlordane, Heptachlor etc) was outlawed.

This has seen Australia leading the world in termite control technology.

Termite barriers currently fall into two separate categories:

Chemical Barriers
Physical Barriers

Chemical Barriers

Chlorpyrifos. A cholinesterase inhibitor from the organophosphate group of chemicals (Dursban) that provides a repellant barrier.
Bifenthrin. A synthetic pyrethrin (Biflex) that provides a repellent barrier.
Imidacloprid. A chloro-nicotinyl insecticide.(Premise) Non repellent. Transfer effect mode of action. Used only for post construction applications.
Fipronil. A phenyl pyrazole class of pesticide.(Termidor) Non repellent Transfer effect action for both pre and post-construction.

Physical Barriers

Graded stone
Stainless Steel mesh
Aluminium Strip Shielding (Alterm) Glued around penetrations, perimeter cavity and control joints.
Reticulation Systems. Various systems (KISSS), all differing slightly in transfer materials
Penetration Collars (Frisbees and Homegard collars)
Treated membrane sheet. Homegard plus various other brands. Various active ingredients. Repellant

Rid Pest Control Services installs and recommends reticulation systems as the best and most reliable method of providing a termite treatment zone.
We are accredited Alterm installers
We are able to supply all chemical barriers systems,

Many modern buildings require more than one type of control system such as penetration collars and a perimeter reticulation system.

We will gladly advise you of what system best suits your construction methods

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