Found termites outside?
Spotted termite activity in your garden? Maybe a brown, mud-looking nest on a tree, or you’ve lifted some loose timber and noticed small, pale, ant-like insects?
It’s a common myth that termites found outside will just stay outside. Unfortunately, termites don’t work that way.
If they’re left untreated – or the conditions attracting them aren’t fixed – the colony keeps growing. And as it grows, termites go looking for new food sources. Sometimes, that means finding a hidden way into your home.
That’s why acting early is so important.
Getting professional advice now can help reduce the risk and stop a much bigger problem before it starts – Assess → Treat → Protect.
In Brisbane, it’s normal to find termites in your garden
Termites are a natural part of Brisbane’s environment. In fact, if we looked hard enough, we’d find termites in most gardens across Brisbane and the Gold Coast.
The real issue isn’t whether termites exist – it’s whether they’re allowed to thrive or gain access to your home.
Termite pressure doesn’t stop at your fence line. Surrounding properties, trees and parklands all contribute, and that risk is constant. The sensible response is simple: regular annual inspections and a current, effective protection system in place to stop foraging termites before they reach your home.
Steps to take if you find termites in your garden
First: Don’t disturb them any further
When termites feel threatened, their natural instinct is to retreat back to the nest. It can appear as though they’ve disappeared – but they haven’t. They’re simply waiting until the disturbance stops, then they return.
DIY treatment option (don’t do this)
Don’t start disturbing timbers or throwing them in the bin and assume the problem is solved. And don’t rush to use DIY products – they’re rarely safe or effective and often make professional treatment harder.
Option 1: Spot treatment with Termidor
Where appropriate, we can apply a targeted spot treatment using the non-repellent transfer product Termidor®, designed to be applied directly to termite activity or remain residual in the soil.
Great for stumps, loose timbers and nests applications.
Option 2: In-ground baiting system
A highly effective and proven way to control foraging termites in your garden is the strategic installation of in-ground bait stations, pre-loaded with active bait.
Foraging termites eventually locate these stations, feed on the bait, and carry it back to the nest – allowing the colony to be controlled at the source, not just where termites are seen.
How we treat termites in your garden
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stumps
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