TERMITE TREATMENTS JOHANNESBURG

Types of Termites

Harvester Termites

Harvester Termites are often seen out in the open harvesting grass causing extensive damage to lawns, sports fields and pastures. They feed on dead and living plants like grasses, leaves, twigs and seedlings and a single queen can lay up to 25 000 eggs per day.

Subterranean Termites

They live below the ground in huge colonies. The queen is found in a chamber deep inside the nest, far below the surface of the ground and can lay up to 30 000 eggs a day. Subterranean termites mostly target dry timber, and therefore they are of major economic significance.

Drywood Termites

Dry-Wood termites are small colonies that live entirely in Dry Wood. They can infest Furniture and other wooden structures in homes and other buildings. These are mostly found along the cost in SA, and can cause serious structural damage to buildings.

Why Termites Can Cause Serious Property Damage

Termites feed on cellulose-based material. Timber, roof components, flooring, skirting, door frames, cupboards and other wooden elements can therefore become vulnerable when termites gain access to a building.

Subterranean termites are particularly important because colonies live below ground and workers can travel through soil or protective mud tubes to reach timber. Much of this activity remains concealed, allowing damage to progress before the property owner notices a problem.

Johannesburg homes, offices, warehouses and commercial buildings can all be affected. Early termite detection can help limit the extent of damage and make treatment more manageable.

Signs You May Have a Termite Infestation

Possible signs of termite activity include:

• • • Mud tubes along walls, foundations or other surfaces
    • Timber that sounds hollow when tapped
    • Soft, damaged or weakened wood
    • Discarded wings near windows, doors or lights
    • Visible termites or termite swarmers
    • Cracked or bubbling surfaces around timber
    • Damage to skirting, door frames, cupboards or flooring

Not every sign of damaged timber is caused by termites. Wood-boring beetles and other timber pests can create different forms of damage, which makes correct identification important before treatment begins.

Termite Inspections in Johannesburg

A professional termite inspection looks beyond areas where insects are visible. Our technicians assess accessible timber, likely entry points, soil contact, moisture conditions and other areas where termite activity may be present.

An inspection can help determine whether the problem involves an active termite infestation, historic damage or another wood-destroying pest. Where termites are confirmed, we recommend treatment based on the species, location and extent of activity.

Property owners buying, selling or assessing a building may also require a more detailed wood-destroying insect inspection. Our Entomologist, Borer & Beetle Certificate service can assist where termite or wood-borer activity is a concern.

Termite Treatment for Existing Buildings

Post-construction termite treatment is used where termite activity is found in an existing home or commercial building. The treatment depends on how termites are accessing the structure and where activity is concentrated.

Treatment may involve applying registered termiticides to affected areas, treating soil around vulnerable parts of the building or addressing active termite pathways. The objective is to control the infestation beyond the termites visible on the surface.

DIY termite sprays often reach only exposed insects. Termites may continue feeding inside concealed areas, which is why repeated surface treatments may fail to deal with an established infestation.

Soil Poisoning and Pre-Construction Termite Protection

Termite prevention should also be considered before a new building is completed. Pre-construction soil treatment, commonly called soil poisoning, involves treating designated soil areas before slabs and other building components are completed.

The treatment creates a protective zone designed to reduce the risk of subterranean termites gaining access to the structure from the soil.

The Specialists Johannesburg South & City provides termite control and soil poisoning as part of our pest control services in Johannesburg. New developments, extensions and other construction projects can benefit from termite protection being completed at the correct stage of construction.

Termite Control for Homes and Businesses

Residential termite infestations can affect roof timbers, flooring, skirting, cupboards and other wooden components. Commercial properties face similar risks, with additional concerns around stock, maintenance costs and disruption to operations.

We assist homeowners, body corporates, property managers and businesses requiring termite inspections and treatment in Johannesburg. Commercial properties with ongoing pest risks can also include termite monitoring within a broader pest management programme.

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If you have noticed mud tubes, damaged timber, discarded wings or other possible signs of termites, arrange an inspection before the problem develops further.

Contact The Specialists Johannesburg South & City for professional termite treatment in Johannesburg. We provide termite inspections, termite control and soil treatment for residential, commercial and construction properties across Johannesburg and surrounding areas.

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