Termites can significantly lower your home's value—sometimes by more than 25%! These pests cause extensive structural damage and can go unnoticed for years without proper monitoring. The resulting large repair costs can hit you hard.
At Rentokil, we tailor our termite treatment plans to your specific needs. It's nearly impossible for an untrained person to spot termites until the damage is already severe and expensive.
That's where our timber pest specialists come in. They are highly qualified experts trained to:
Identify early evidence of termite activity.
Provide treatment options to reduce the risk of termite attacks.
Address issues like dampness, poor ventilation, wood decay, and fungi that attract termites.
We use the EXTERRA TERMITE COLONY ELIMINATION SYSTEM, a proven Australian-patented technology that eliminates the entire termite colony at its source. We offer effective solutions for both preventing new infestations and removing existing ones.
Termite inspections should be conducted at least annually, and more frequently depending on the termite species suspected, building construction type, environmental conditions, property location and geography, and history of any termite-related issues within or surrounding the property.
The results of termite inspections are delivered in a detailed written report and include as a minimum:
Our Rentokil Termite Monitoring Solution (TMS) is designed to give you a complete, proactive way to lower the risk of termites attacking your property.
This solution uses special termite monitoring stations that we place around the outside of your home. These stations act as early detection points for termite activity.
Our termite expert will then routinely check these stations. By adopting this proactive approach, we can detect any termite activity early, before it becomes a serious and expensive problem for your home. This process provides you with the peace of mind you deserve.
Designed to scientifically eliminate subterranean termite colonies, EXTERRA termite baiting stations exploit termite biology and behavior. Worker termites take and transfer the bait throughout the nest, eliminating termites at the source. Unobtrusive above-ground and in-ground bait stations provide continual protection without causing damage to your property.
Termite chemical barrier treatment involves liquid chemicals applied to the soil beneath flooring and/or around the perimeter of your property’s foundation. A long-lasting chemical barrier in the soil reduces the risk of concealed termites entering the structure and pushes them out into the open so that a fully trained, qualified and competent timber pest inspector can detect them before they enter your property.
The treatment involves applying a liquid chemical, a termiticide, to the soil, either under the concrete flooring or around the entire perimeter and foundations of the building to create a continuous and complete solid barrier.
Hassle-free pest survey and consultation
Comprehensive pest treatment programs tailored to your needs
Ensuring a clean, safe environment post pest infestation
All Rentokil technicians are highly qualified and trained to industry standards. Rentokil Hong Kong fulfills the global standards and was awarded the ISO Certifications by BSI - ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001. Our local teams offer a wide range of global innovations and termite control solutions for the most effective outcome.
Your termite control costs will ultimately reflect the time and effort it will take to manage them in your home or business. The first step in determining the cost of termite control is fully understanding the problem. How serious is a termite problem? What attracts termites to a house? Is it bad to live in a house with termites?
To answer all the above questions, Rentokil will need to visit your property to inspect for termites. Following this, the below factors will determine the most suitable termite treatment and its associated costs.
Type of termite: The three types of termite are subterranean (reside in the ground), drywood (nest inside the wood they’re infesting) and dampwood (infest damp and often decaying timber). They have very different habitat requirements and will infest properties in unique ways. Treatment will vary depending on which termite species is identified.
Size of premises: The square footage of your property and premises will have a direct impact on the type of termite treatment used and the number of follow-up treatments required.
Type of treatment: The location of the termites, be inside or outside your property, will affect the type of termite management treatment. A combination of treatments may be selected to target all lines of defense.
Number of treatments: Sometimes termite management requires multiple treatments for successful control. This can be reflected with the pricing of the termite control service.
The severity of termite infestation: If many termites are present, or they are largely established within your property, you may require more extensive treatment. Our treatment may also recommend other solutions such as engaging a plumber to reduce or rectify a drainage problem, or the installation of vents or the removal of scrap timbers found in a subfloor. All this forms part of our termite management solution.
Termites can cause significant damage to homes, and early detection is crucial to prevent costly repairs. The first signs of termite infestations may vary depending on the species of termite and the extent of the infestation. However, some common signs that homeowners can look out for are mud tubes, discarded wings, wood damage, frass, and tight-fitting doors and windows.
To learn more about signs of termite infestation.
If any of these signs are detected, it's important to contact a professional pest control company to conduct an inspection and take appropriate measures to prevent further damage.
Ask for a free termite inspection.
It can be difficult to tell if termites are in your walls, as they often work silently and out of sight. However, there are some signs that can indicate a termite infestation in your walls:
The temperature that kills termites depends on the type of termite and the length of time of exposure to heat. In general, termites are heat sensitive and cannot survive temperatures above 120 degrees Fahrenheit (49 degrees Celsius) for long periods of time. However, some termite species are more heat tolerant than others and may require even higher temperatures to eradicate.
Be aware that attempting to heat treat a termite infestation yourself can be dangerous and ineffective. Hiring a professional exterminator is the best way to ensure that the treatment is done safely and effectively.