Repairing the damage
Hold off on repairs until we confirm the colony is no longer active. Replacing timber too early can remove the bait termites were feeding on. A builder should assess structural members like bearers, studs and roof timbers.
COMO · 2226
Termite Control in Como
Termite Control in Como 2226 — local technicians, fixed prices and a written report. Termite treatment starts from $179 and a full timber pest inspection from $159.
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LOCAL COVERAGE
Termite Control in Como
What we cover in Como, and how quickly we can get there.
Postcode 2226 covers Como and the streets immediately around it. At about 20.2 km south-west of the CBD it falls in the Sutherland Shire, where we have vans out daily. We run Como on a regular route, and same-day attendance is usually available.
A lot of our Como jobs are in the streets around Ninth Avenue Reserve and Kareela Golf Course, and we are out near Como station regularly enough that the technician usually knows the access before they arrive.
Under Sutherland Shire, we cover Como and Bonnet Bay, Jannali and Oyster Bay alike. Bush edges keep re-supplying the problem, which is why we treat the boundary rather than only the interior.
Como jobs tend to be homes on sloping blocks with a sub-floor and bush on the boundary. Let us know which when you ring and we will plan the visit around it.
The whole of 2226 is covered, Henry Lawson Reserve included.
The 2226 run is set the day before and you are given an arrival time. Where Bonnet Bay and Jannali fall on the same round, we can usually bring the visit forward.
- Postcode
- 2226
- From the CBD
- 20.2 km south-west
- Region
- Sutherland Shire
- Council area
- Sutherland Shire
Also covered near Como
OVERVIEW
Termite Control That Targets the Colony in Como
Nasutitermes is common in gardens around Como and far less destructive than Coptotermes. Knowing which you have is the difference between urgent and manageable.
Alates look like flying ants. The giveaway is the wings: termite wings are all the same length and shed in piles, ant wings are not. Finding them in a Como house means a mature colony nearby.
Subterranean termites must stay in contact with soil moisture, so they build pencil-width mud tubes to carry it with them. On a Como pier, slab edge or internal wall, those tubes are the most reliable sign there is.
- Identification and extent confirmed first, treatment second
- Baiting, a chemical soil barrier, or both together
- Written documentation of the products and the treated areas
- Warranty terms set out in writing alongside the quote
HOW WE TREAT
Termite Treatment Methods We Use in Como
Photos from our own Sydney termite jobs. Most properties need one primary method, and some need two working together.
In-Ground Baiting Systems
A ring of in-ground stations, each baited once termites are feeding. Because the workers carry it back to the nest, the colony itself is what gets eliminated rather than the ones you see.
Station Checks & Refills
Scheduled visits to inspect feeding and replace consumed bait. A baiting program only works if it is kept topped up, which is why the checks are part of it.
Above-Ground Bait Placement
Active workings in a door frame or wall cavity can take bait fixed directly over them. Feeding starts at once, which is the fastest way onto a colony.
Chemical Soil Barrier
Termiticide applied into a trench along the footings, or injected through drilled holes in paths and slabs, creating a treated zone in the soil around the building.
Subfloor & Pier Treatment
With a suspended floor the piers and wall lines are part of the job. Most concealed termite activity we find started under the house.
Damage Assessment
We walk you through the damaged timber and record it for your builder. Repairs come after elimination is confirmed, not before.
FOUND TERMITES?
What to Do Before We Arrive in Como
What you do in the first day or two affects how quickly the colony can be eliminated.
Don't Spray Them
Surface sprays and insect bombs kill the workers in sight and make the rest abandon that feeding site, leaving nothing for bait to work on.
Don't Break Open the Workings
Leave mud tubes and damaged timber intact. Broken workings dry out and termites may retreat, which slows treatment.
Take Photos
Take pictures of anything you have seen and remember where. It tells us what to bring and where to start.
Look for Moisture
Have a look for a dripping tap, a hot water overflow or an air conditioner drain near where you found them. Damp soil is an attractant and has to be dealt with as well.
Book Promptly
Subterranean termites keep eating while you wait. Same-day and next-day inspections of active termites are available across Sydney.
Tell Your Strata Manager
In a unit or townhouse, activity in one lot often involves common property, so let the strata manager know early.
DON'T WAIT FOR IT TO GET WORSE
Think you have termites? Leave the workings alone and ring us.
A licensed Sydney technician will talk it through and give you a fixed quote within half an hour.
WHY IT MATTERS
Baiting vs Soil Barrier: Which Treatment Fits?
Both are recognised approaches for existing buildings under AS 3660.2. The right choice depends on your property.
| Consideration | Baiting system | Chemical soil barrier | Combination |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main job | Eliminates the colony feeding on the building | Creates a treated zone so termites travelling through the soil are affected | Removes the active colony and protects against new ones |
| Installation | In-ground stations around the perimeter, with bait fixed to any live workings | A trench along the footings, plus drilling and injection where there is paving or slab | Baiting to start, and the soil work once the colony has gone |
| Disruption to the property | Very little - no paths drilled, no garden beds dug up | Small holes through paving, sealed afterwards, and trenching along garden beds | Shared out over several staged visits |
| Upkeep | Stations checked on a regular schedule and kept as monitoring | Service life depends on the product label and site; can be re-applied | Station checks continue while the barrier works |
| Suits | Active termites, heavily paved sites, or where chemical use needs limiting | Homes with good access to soil around the footings | Heavy activity, repeat attacks or high-risk sites near bushland |
Want more detail? Our guide to chemical, physical and baiting systems compares them side by side.
OUR PROCESS
From Live Termites to a Protected Home in Como
Termite treatment is a program over several visits, not a one-off spray.
01
Confirm Species & Extent
Species confirmed, workings traced, and the roof void, subfloor and garden inspected to find where the nest and entry points are.
02
Written Treatment Plan
You receive a fixed quote that names the method, the areas, the products and the return visits required.
03
Treat the Active Colony
Depending on the site: bait fixed to active workings, bait into in-ground stations, or termiticide into the soil where they move.
04
Monitor Until Elimination
Monitoring runs until elimination: each visit records feeding and replenishes bait. Bigger colonies and cooler months take longer.
05
Protect the Building
Once it is dead we talk about keeping the next one out - soil barrier, ongoing station checks, or both.
06
Records & Next Inspection
You get the paperwork - what went where - along with when the next timber pest inspection is due.
PRICING
What Termite Treatment Costs Depend On in Como
Treatment starts from $179. Your fixed quote comes after we've seen the activity.
| Factor | Why it changes the price |
|---|---|
| Extent of the attack | Contained activity in a single frame costs far less than termites spread across the subfloor and wall framing |
| Which method is used | Above-ground bait, in-ground stations and a full soil barrier each take different product and labour |
| How big and how reachable | Time goes up with perimeter length, and again with low subfloor clearance or narrow side access |
| Paving and slabs | Where a path, patio or garage slab has to be drilled and injected, it takes longer than open ground |
| Number of follow-ups | Return visits carry on until the colony is gone - larger colonies take more of them |
| Type of building | Strata, commercial premises and houses with extensions or a granny flat all get scoped on their own |
For typical scenarios, read how much termite treatment costs in Sydney. Warranty terms for termite work are confirmed in writing with your quote.
AFTER TREATMENT
Life After a Termite Treatment in Como
Living with bait stations
You will have in-ground stations sitting flush with locking lids. Keep them clear of mulch and concrete, leave them in place, and call before landscaping so we can relocate them.
Looking after a soil barrier
Treated soil should not be dug up. If a garden bed, paving or a deck is going in against the house, call us before it does.
- Soil and mulch stay below the line of the weep holes
- Don't stack timber against walls
- Repair any leak close to the footings
Keeping watch
AS 3660.2 generally recommends inspections at least every 12 months, and more often in high-risk areas. After treatment, regular inspections are what catch a new colony early.
RISK FACTORS
Conditions That Invite Termites Back in Como
Treatment removes the colony. These property conditions attract the next one, and most are cheap to fix.
- Mulch or garden beds raised against the wall so the slab edge is covered
- Taps, downpipes or hot water overflows leaking near the footings
- Condensate from the air conditioner dripping into soil beside the house
- Old stumps, sleepers or timber offcuts never cleared from the garden
- Fence posts, pergola uprights or steps standing in bare soil
- Weep holes in the brickwork blocked up or rendered over
- Poor subfloor ventilation and damp soil under the house
- Firewood and leftover materials stored against the house wall
- Extensions or decks added without joining up termite protection
- Timber retaining walls within reach of the building
SYDNEY TERMITES
Why Sydney Homes Get Attacked in Como
If you are buying in Como, get the timber pest inspection done before you exchange, not after. Afterwards it is information; beforehand it is leverage.
If you are anywhere in 2226, or over toward Bonnet Bay, you are inside the area we cover for inspections and treatment.
Risk is partly about the street, not just the building. Old stumps, timber fences and untreated structures nearby all sustain colonies within foraging distance of a Como home.
WHY CHOOSE US
The Elite Pest Difference in Como
Timber Pest Licensed
NSW licence 5122967. Work on existing buildings is planned against AS 3660.2.
Colony First
Source first, method second. Spraying the termites in front of you leaves the colony untouched.
Clear Records
You get written records of products used, areas treated and visits made, suitable for an insurer or a buyer's inspector.
Follow-Through
Baiting only works if someone comes back, so the return visits are built into the program from the start.
FAQ
Termite Control Questions, Answered
Everything you need to know before you book. Still unsure? Call us — we're happy to help.
Get a Free QuoteWhat does termite control cost in Como?
Termite treatment starts from $179 and a full timber pest inspection from $159. We quote on the property rather than the postcode, so a unit in Como and a large house are priced differently. The figure is fixed before any work starts. Treatments carry a 6-month warranty and we re-inspect annually.
How soon can someone come out to Como?
Same-day attendance is usually available. Como sits roughly 20.2 km south-west of the CBD, inside our Sutherland Shire run, so we book a time and keep to it.
What makes Como prone to termites?
The bush is a permanent reservoir. Treating inside does little here unless the boundary and the perimeter are dealt with, because re-entry is the real issue.
Is Como mostly houses or units for this sort of work?
Detached houses on larger blocks with bush on a boundary, so the fence line and perimeter matter as much as the interior.
Can you do a rental or a strata property in Como?
Yes. We work in houses, units, strata blocks, rentals and commercial premises across Como 2226, and we provide the written report agents and strata managers ask for.
Is the treatment safe around children and pets?
It is, as long as you follow what we tell you on the day - usually keeping off treated surfaces for a couple of hours. Let us know at booking about young children, pets or an aquarium.
Can we stay home while the treatment is done?
Usually not. Most termite control work is done with you there, and anything that needs the room vacated is for a short period we will tell you about beforehand.
How much time should I allow?
An hour to two hours covers most jobs. The size of the building and the extent of the problem are what change it.
What happens if it is not fixed?
Treatments carry a 6-month warranty and we re-inspect annually. If activity continues past the expected period, call us and we will come back.
Do you cover the suburbs around Como too?
We do. Como and Bonnet Bay, Jannali, Oyster Bay and Kareela are all on the same route, which helps if you own more than one property in the area.
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