Treating a termite nest

If you have found a termite nest outside, should you take action? Yes ….!

  • What does a termite nest look like?
  • If I can see a termite nest, does that mean my house is at risk?
  • Should I remove or treat a termite nest myself?
  • How do professionals get rid of a termite nest properly?

Why should you always treat a termite nest?

If you believe you’ve found a termite nest in your garden, don’t rely on the myth that leaving it alone will keep termites away from your home.

Termites don’t respect boundaries. If a nest isn’t treated, the colony continues to grow and strengthen. As numbers increase, termites expand their foraging range and will eventually locate a concealed entry point into your home!

Allowing a colony to mature significantly increases the risk of serious damage and the cost of repairs that follow.

What do termite nests look like?

Photo of an aboreal termite nest on a tree

Aboreal nest

Photo of a cut tree with termites in the middle of the trunk

Tree trunk nest

Photo of a tree stump

Tree stump nest

Close-up photo of a ground based termite nest - mould

Mound nest

Photo showing a timber retaining wall that has been eaten by termites

Embedded nest in landscape timbers

How to treat a termite nest

At Conquer Termites, we don’t treat termite nests with quick sprays or guesswork.

Our approach starts with correctly identifying the termite species, understanding where the nest is located, and assessing the risk it poses to your home. Where appropriate, our experienced technicians will select one of the treatment options below:

Treatment options to eradicate a termite nest

  • Direct application of Termidor foam to the nest
  • Direct application of Termidor HE (liquid) to the nest – normally tree trunks & stumps
  • Install an Above-ground bait box near the nest
  • Physically remove the nest
  • Application of a termidicide dusting treatment

When it comes to termites, doing it properly matters.
Speak with the Conquer Termites team today and put a proven protection plan in place.

How we treat an aboreal termite nest & a tree trunk

Photo of Conquer Termites in termite costumes looking scared

We don’t want to be ordinary.

We aim to deliver extraordinary service.

At Conquer Termites, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional customer service and support. As a family-owned and operated business, we understand the value of trust, clear communication, and genuine care. Every inspection, recommendation, and treatment is delivered with professionalism, attention to detail, and a commitment to doing the job properly.