It’s that time of year again – humid warm nights, full moon and a gentle breeze. Perfect conditions for reproductive termites to take to flight in mass in search of a mate to establish their own colony. It’s freaky how all the nests throughout the South East […]
Read more... →The key strategies for protecting buildings and other structures from subterranean termite infestation in Australia are prevention (keeping termites out) and cure (eliminating infestations). Requirements for preventing, detecting and treating subterranean termite infestation in buildings, including methods for preventing reinfestation are specified in the Australian Standard AS […]
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This video will show you what termite damage looks like in a door frame and what kind of sound termites make when you distrube them. Daniel also uses a Termitrac devise that picks up movement.
Read more... →Throughout my training period with Conquer Termites Northside I have been grateful in receiving a thorough understanding of a “secretive society”. “What is he talking about” I hear you ask… Termites, of course. I have not only been astounded to discover the sneaky concealed entry points of […]
Read more... →It’s that time of year for Flying or Swarming Termites Today, we have been inundated with calls from customers about finding these strange little insects flying around their outdoor lights, inside their homes, crawling along the floors. Eek! It’s highly likely they are Winged Termites. Normally termites […]
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Last month Conquer Termites Northside added Taylor Hardy to their expanding team. Taylor is a qualified builder with his pest control license and a back ground in pre-construction. He fits in perfectly with the odd bunch on the Northside of Brisbane (Alan, Andy, Joel, Austyn & Kuy) […]
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Are you unhappy with your current pest or termite control company? Or would you like a second opinion? Are you thinking of changing for improved quality, peace of mind and transparent pricing? Do you want to know how to select a better option? Here are the top […]
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Sadly, for Homeowners, there are plenty of untruths and conflicting information about termites, what we call “Suburban Myths”. Normally it’s ideas that supports not spending money and probably why so many people readily adopt them. Suburban Myth No2: “Tin ant capping stop termites getting into my home”. […]
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What should I do in preparation for my termite inspection? We recommend checking around your home to make sure our technicians will have clear access to all timbers – skirting boards, architraves, decorative timbers etc. Check that we can gain access to the roof void and sub-floor […]
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Sadly, for Homeowners, there are plenty of untruths and conflicting information about termites, what we call “Suburban Myths”. Normally it’s an idea that supports not spending money and probably why so many people readily adopt them. Suburban Myth No1: “If I have lots of eatable timbers in […]
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5 Reasons to have a Termite Treatment or Barrier in place The CSIRO found that termites cause more damage than fire and that more than 1 in 5 houses have termite damage with an approximate damage bill of more than $100 million annually. Termites are subterranean which […]
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As a leading company in our industry, Conquer Termites was asked by Mabi Building Equipment Manufacturer , a French based company, to trial their new revolutionary application system here in Australia. It is a system that ensures even distribution of chemical when injected through concrete. For more […]
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Recently one of our Technicians was called out to a commercial premise at Archerfield, Brisbane, to check some termite damage in a staircase. Checking under the stairwell, he found an interesting discovery. Termite had started to build a nest between the wall and the company’s main computer! […]
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The wises decision a homeowner can make to protect their home from foraging termites is to have a current chemical treatment in place. But how long does a treatment last? When should you replenish the treatment? Every registered termiticide in Australia has a “recommended life span” stipulated […]
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Last week Conquer Termites Northside were called to a beautiful house in Chapel Hill to install a Sentricon Always Active Monitoring & Baiting Station system as part of the termite management program. There were bricks around the perimeter of the house including throughout the pool area so […]
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Conquer Termites Northside have a new addition to the family! You may see a very happy tech (Joel) on the road somewhere from Bribie to Karana Downs over the next few months. His new 2016 Mitsubishi Triton has arrived, has been sign written and had some […]
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Recently one of our technicians was called out to a home in Mansfield, Brisbane, to check for possible termite activity in some skirting boards in the downstairs rumpus room. We were quickly able to confirm there were live termites in the skirting boards but also, to the […]
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Recently one of our technicians, Dan Kemp, found multiple termite stalagmites coming up out of the ground under a house in Salisbury, Brisbane. The termites had infested the structure all the way up into the roof. We don’t see this often, but it makes us very excited […]
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Many homeowners get confused if the funny looking skirting board or damage external balustrade is caused by termite damage or wet rot (fungal decay). Fungal decay – wet rot – what does it look like? On the outside, it can look similar to termite damage. As a […]
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Sentricon AlwaysActive™ is now certified by CodeMark™ for use in pre-construction premises. CodeMark is a voluntary accreditation scheme for new products that may be used in the building industry. Produced and maintained by the Australian Building Code Board, the CodeMark list provides assurance to builders and developers […]
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One of our technicians, Alex Koklas, found a Schedorhinotermes Termite Queen in a timber log near a home he was inspecting in Brisbane. We come across termite nest often during our inspection but it is always rare to find a Queen.
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Over the past few weeks Conquer Termites Northside have been inundated by calls to inspect and treat live termites (or white ants) in bathrooms and ensuites across various suburbs in North Brisbane. With the ongoing showers and humidity recently it’s no surprise to us that termite activity […]
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In the below video, watch what happens when termite workings are exposed on a fence paling. The Solider termites will stand guard while the worker termites rush to safety.
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You never see termites out in the open. They operate clandestinely, entering your home in a conceal manner to secretly harvest timber to feed the colony. In this video you’ll see how one of our technicians, Dan Kemp, applies a foaming treatment to the termites traveling up behind a timber […]
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Recently we were called out to a house in Bellbird Park, Brisbane, to treat live termites. The infestation was severer to the point a door fell off! After a thorough inspection of the property, the technician, Alex, found a large pine tree with multiple termite leads on […]
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Recently one of our technicians was called to a home in Birkdale, near Brisbane, to check a very interesting situation. The homeowner pulled a book off a shelve in a walk-in robe to find live termites! After a thorough inspection it was established the termites had attacked […]
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ALTRISET Termiticide Proving to be a Powerful Performer APVMA approves 7 year protection label claim in areas south of the Tropic of Capricorn Syngenta is excited to announce that ALTRISET now has an approved 7 year protection claim on its label. ALTRISET has clearly proven its effectiveness […]
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Moist soil and humid air within a sub floor makes ideal conditions for termites to forage and attack timbers. There is also the strong possibility that fungal decay will damage structural timbers. This is why there are Building Codes and Australian Standards for sub floor ventilation. The […]
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Conquer Termites was asked to talk about the threat of Termites in the South-East Queensland area on the 12 January, 2016, by Channel 7 News. As a leading Brisbane Pest Control company, Conquer Termites has a reputation to offer trusted professional advice to Homeowners and Media. Channel […]
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We understand that termites and general pest don’t take holidays over Christmas and New Year. That is why we are available to homeowners in Brisbane and Gold Coast for any kind of emergency service from the 29 to the 31 of December. Also, we are open from […]
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Conquer Termites was asked to talk “all things” Black Ants on ABC 612, this morning, hosted by Peter Scott. It was great to gain exposure on a State-wide show on a topic that has a lot of interest. Hopefully it was our knowledge in the particle field […]
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The Conquer team was invited by BASF to attend the launch of their new products, Termidor® Dry and Termidor® Foam in a can. These new products will allow our technicians to eradicate termites from your home more effectively and has the bonus of colony elimination. Conquer Termites […]
Read more... →Conquer Termites have had a number of phone calls today regarding sightings of flying ants in Brisbane – We’ve had calls from Kenmore, The Gap, Salisbury and Ipswich. Importantly, there is no need to be alarmed. It is the season for swarming termites and we’ve had some humidity lately and heavy rain […]
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Queensland Health send out regular updates to the pest managers in South East Queensland keeping them informed of the latest changes in products, laws and trends in the pest control industry. Although generally designed for pest controllers the newsletter contains good information for consumers too. Having just […]
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Conquer Termites recently offered a prize of a free inspection and pest control at the Belmont State School Fete. It was great to hear that the Fete was a great success in raising over $50,000 of much need funds to expand the wireless network. Well done all […]
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Once you have been working in termite control for a while you think that you have a pretty fair grip on where termites are likely to be found and what to do about it. In my experience I find that termites will sometimes turn up in places that […]
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Dr Don Ewart provided an entertaining and informative seminar for the Conquer team today at the Colmslie Hotel. The pest control industry doesn’t have a lot of clarity in the understanding of chemicals and the appropriateness of use and outcomes. But Don can always be guaranteed to […]
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Conquer Termites was asked to organize an “information seminar” for the members of Queensland Institute of Architects. Understandably, it is a daunting task to speak to such a well informed and educated group. Conquer Termites was happy to recommend an industry leader, Chris Hill, from Prestige Training, to be […]
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When one of our Technicians was digging a trench along the external perimeter of a home in Carindale, Brisbane, in preparation for a chemical treatment, he found live termites entering through a very small hole in the mortar at the base of the footings. This is a […]
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As a consumer, we recognize that it is hard to distinguish the good from bad when it comes to choosing a Pest Control company. What makes one company better than others? Of course it depends on what the homeowner is looking for, are they price conscious or […]
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The Golden Rule to ensure your home isn’t attacked by termites (White Ants) is to have a current chemical treatment in place. But for many homeowners in South East Queensland there is a lot of confusion about when the treatment was last done and how long it will last. […]
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This video show how the termites have eaten all the bait inside an Above-ground Bait Station placed inside a house in Brisbane. Baiting like this is an excellent way to eradicate a colony when we cannot find the nest or entry point. Call us now on 3088 […]
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Kirsten Abbott knows all about the weird and wonderful world of ants. “Ants have fascinating ways of communicating and are so connected to each other that scientists think of ant colonies as superorganisms, because they operate as a unified entity. Kirsti is an ant ecologist at the […]
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We had a call from a very upset homeowner in Wakerley, Brisbane, who had just found live termites in the wall behind his fridge. Of course it is upsetting to find termites in your home, but it is more upsetting when you have had the all clear […]
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Yesterday, while out and about I dropped in to see two of Conquer Termites’ technician’s preparing a site in Brisbane for a Termidor termite treatment. It was great to see just how much effort goes into preparing a site for this kind of work. They […]
Read more... →Many of our customers are now asking about safe, eco-friendly, termite treatments as an alternative to the commonly used poisons and chemicals. Luckily for Conquer Termites, our technicians have been fully accredited, trained and are experienced in the use of Altriset – a SAFE, EFFECTIVE & SPECIFIC termite […]
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Over the past few months, you may have seen a new variety of Conquer Termites Pest Management vehicles in Brisbane’s southern suburbs such as Carina, Coorparoo & Wynnum West. We’re equipping our technician’s with the very best (and safest) so they provide excellent service to our valued […]
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In this video you are able to see winged termites (Alates) crawling out of a small hole in a tree stump that one of our technicians, Paul Murphy, disturbed when he was doing an inspection to a property in Brisbane. It is usual to see Alates take […]
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Recently we were called out to a house in Holland Park, Brisbane, to check for termites. There was reported damage in some weatherboards and in a wall in a bedroom. It quickly became apparent that the house was being attacked by a significant termite infestation. This was […]
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Recently, Dan, one of our senior technicians, found live termites in loose timbers that were stored directly on the soil under a house in Upper Mt Gravatt. Luckily, the termites were only confined to the timbers but it would have only been a matter of time before […]
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Conquer Termites’ new inspection video shows you the in’s and out’s of our termite inspection process. Click here to watch. We delve into how the best tools in the industry such as Moisture Meters, Thermal Camera’s and the Termatrac are used to discover whether or not you […]
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Have you ever wondered how we use a thermal or infrared camera in our termite inspections? Or what we are actually looking for? Wondering what thermal imaging means to you as the customer? With our new termite inspection video, you get a real insight into exactly what […]
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The Conquer Termites team with their wives and partners, along with our supporters, celebrated their 10th anniversary with a Gala Dinner at the Quay West Hotel on the 1 November. It was a posh event with all the boys donning suits and ties, accompanied with their beautiful […]
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Answering the phones for Conquer Termites is one of my favourite jobs. I just love being able to help people and answer their queries. It occurred to me today that I do get asked quite similar questions throughout the course of the week and so I thought […]
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At Conquer Termites we have been looking after the pest control needs for Harty Street Community Kindergarten in Coorparoo for many years. After a recent annual termite inspection we discovered live termites in a few areas of the grounds and some recent termite damage in scrap timber […]
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Shooting of the new Conquer Termites video’s are set to wrap up today. We’re all really excited to see the finished product as it has been such an amazing work in progress so far. Right now, some of Conquer Termites diligent technicians are digging a trench underneath brick […]
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I was recently challenged by a home owner in Bulimba who was doing renovations under his home that required a unique approach to protect the new floor he was proposing to construct. I recommended Homeguard TMB sheeting, which was ideal in this instance, as it covered all […]
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Recently Conquer Termites’ customer have been asking about the safety of children, pets and the environment when it comes to getting a termite barrier installed. Thankfully, it’s an easy question for us to answer – Altriset. It’s so good we’ve nicknamed it “Ultraset” – The ultra safe, ultra […]
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As someone who works for a pest control company you would think I would know exactly what needs to be done and when, but sometimes when it comes to your own home, you just forget or get too busy. This morning our wonderful technician Alex visited to carry […]
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Recently we were carrying out a termite inspection at Chandler, Brisbane, and found a massive termite nest only a few metres from the owners home. While going about our full termite inspection of the house and groundsI discovered this termite nest and a few others. Certainly one way to panic the […]
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What a wonderful day in SE Qld for a Conquer Termites video shoot! Andy from Conquer Termites Northside completed the sub-floor treatment on Cavendish Road in Coorparoo while VMP (click here to see their website) skillfully watched and recorded from afar. As you can see the space, lack […]
Read more... →The Conquer Termites team are gearing up for a couple of days of movie making again! This time we want to take the time out to explain exactly how we do our job from start to finish (termite inspections and termite treatments) so that you know what […]
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Have you ever wondered how termites, being mostly blind, know what they are about to start feeding on or when danger is near? Termites use vibrations to sense there surroundings (and once known they can leave pheromone trails to pass on this information to […]
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Last Friday night was no ordinary evening… Much to the surprise of the guests at Surge Media’s Debrief, Conquer Termites deployed some very feisty termites to ramp up the party! And although it was a tight squeeze getting them there, it was every bit worth the effort […]
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Not all homes are created equally. There are a number of factors that make each home unique including the method and date of construction, the use of different building materials, various soil types, sloping or flat blocks, locations and surrounding environments. What termite treatment is best? When your Conquer […]
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A concerned home owner called Conquer Termites today, suspecting that the peeling timber on one of her veranda posts may have been caused by termites, wondering how extensive the damage might be. We understand it is very distressing to come across termite activity, but luckily Conquer Termites can be […]
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Andy and Alan from Conquer Termites Northside attended the McDowall Neighbourhood Watch meeting last night to talk all about termites in Brisbane. They presented the following topics, followed by a lively Q and A: * Termite background, typical behaviour, where they live, what they do (nest, moisture, food, nest 24/7) […]
Read more... →In our industry there are many companies who provide service for the short term, it may be low cost, they are in and out in a flash, they tell you that it’s all sorted, and then BAM, gone. Lately we have received a number of phone calls […]
Read more... →At today’s staff breakfast meeting the Conquer team were at it again: Updating their knowledge on all things termite and pest control, so they can deliver the very best service & advice to our valued customers. The technician’s were very keen to hear from Dr. Phil Ridley of […]
Read more... →Tree stumps in the garden provide an ideal location for termites to nest in while they send out workers to forage in the garden and potentially in your home. This house at Oxley contained live termites which had caused extensive structural damage. Further inspection in the garden […]
Read more... →Have you got an infill type concrete slab? When most people think of termite infestations, they usually think of a timber house which is obviously termite prone. However according to pest industry insurers in Australia, the most vulnerable homes when it comes to termite infestation are brick veneer […]
Read more... →Andy, one of Conquer Termites’ North-side technicians gives a run down on his Altriset Treatment at The Gap recently: “The reason the customer choose to use Altriset was due to the fact that they had a fish pond close to the house. They wanted to be 100% […]
Read more... →Are you after a termite treatment that’s safe for your family? Conquer Termites’ often get asked about the nature of the products we use for termite treatments: What if I am chemically sensitive? Will I have an allergic reaction? What about minor skin irritations? Can we get a […]
Read more... →Here at Conquer Termites we believe that providing you, the home owner, with the most up to date, accurate information is a key aspect of our excellent service. You cannot be expected to be knowledgeable on each and every chemical, treatment or inspection technique. You want to […]
Read more... →Firstly, let the experts do it! Here at Conquer Termites the staff are fully equipped with personal protective equipment, the right chemicals, the right detection equipment such as thermal cameras and most importantly years of experience! The technicians have been trained to provide you with a safe […]
Read more... →Being experts in the field of termites and pests, Conquer Termites are often approached by companies and universities to provide invaluable knowledge, material and guidance. Recently Conquer Termites were recruited by The Queensland University of Technology (QUT) Micro Biology Lab to supply thousands of live termites in […]
Read more... →Introducing our newest member, Kuy! With a background in pest control office management and administration, Kuy brings a wealth of knowledge and excellent communication skills to the Conquer Team. Kuy was seeking a new challenge and was looking to work with some of the best technicians in […]
Read more... →Conquer’s team of licensed technicians are always receptive to good information so they can deliver the best treatment options to homeowners, be it about termites, general pest or vermin. That is why they were happy to hear what Ken Parry, from Bell Laboratories, had to say about […]
Read more... →In December 2013 I arrived at the property of a regular customer to complete her Annual Termite Inspection in Bulimba, Brisbane. She hadn’t had a Chemical Treated Zone protecting her property from termite attack and so her home was fair game for any foraging termites in the […]
Read more... →While doing an inspection of a property in Mt Gravatt East, Brisbane, one of our senior technicians, David Bell, discovers a termite nest on top of an old tree stump and then uncovers live termites in a Gum tree by drilling some test holes. See the termites […]
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