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DIY termite treatment is counterproductive.<\/span>\n\n<div style=\"background:var(--bg2);border-bottom:1px solid var(--border)\"><div class=\"wrap\"><nav class=\"bc\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/responsepestcontrol.com.au\/\">Home<\/a><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M9 18l6-6-6-6\"\/><\/svg><a href=\"https:\/\/responsepestcontrol.com.au\/blog\/\">Blog<\/a><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M9 18l6-6-6-6\"\/><\/svg><span style=\"color:var(--txt)\">How to Get Rid of Termites<\/span><\/nav><\/div><\/div>\n\n<section class=\"hero\">\n  <div class=\"wrap hero-in\">\n    <div class=\"cat\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" width=\"13\" height=\"13\"><path d=\"M12 22s8-4 8-10V5l-8-3-8 3v7c0 6 8 10 8 10z\"\/><\/svg>How to Get Rid Of<\/div>\n    <h1 class=\"h1\">How to Get Rid of Termites: Brisbane Signs &amp; Action Guide<\/h1>\n    <div class=\"meta-row\">\n      <span class=\"meta-item\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"4\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" rx=\"2\"\/><line x1=\"16\" y1=\"2\" x2=\"16\" y2=\"6\"\/><line x1=\"8\" y1=\"2\" x2=\"8\" y2=\"6\"\/><line x1=\"3\" y1=\"10\" x2=\"21\" y2=\"10\"\/><\/svg>Updated May 2026<\/span>\n      <span class=\"meta-item\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><polyline points=\"12 6 12 12 16 14\"\/><\/svg>10 min read<\/span>\n      <span class=\"meta-item\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\"><path d=\"M20 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H8a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"\/><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"\/><\/svg>Response Pest Control<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<div class=\"art\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\n\n    <div class=\"qs\"><p>Quick answer: If you find termites, do NOT spray or disturb the area. Call a licensed operator within 24 hours. DIY termite treatment causes colonies to scatter and makes professional treatment harder. Active termites in Brisbane cause significant damage within months. Annual inspection from $280 is the most cost-effective prevention.<\/p><\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"urgent\">\n      <div class=\"urgent-hd\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M10.29 3.86L1.82 18a2 2 0 0 0 1.71 3h16.94a2 2 0 0 0 1.71-3L13.71 3.86a2 2 0 0 0-3.42 0z\"\/><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"9\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"13\"\/><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"17\" x2=\"12.01\" y2=\"17\"\/><\/svg><span>If you've found termites right now: stop and read this first<\/span><\/div>\n      <p>The four things to do immediately when you find termites:<\/p>\n      <ul>\n        <li>Do NOT spray the area with any product<\/li>\n        <li>Do NOT knock on, scrape, or cut open the affected timber or mud tubes<\/li>\n        <li>Do NOT move furniture or stored items away from the affected area<\/li>\n        <li>Call a licensed pest operator: <strong><a href=\"tel:0406178471\" style=\"color:#92400e\">0406 178 471<\/a><\/strong> (same-day response)<\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <h2>Why You Must NOT Disturb the Nest<\/h2>\n    <p>The first instinct when finding termites is to spray them or expose the workings. This is the worst action you can take, and the reason is specific to termite colony biology.<\/p>\n    <p>Termite workers are in constant chemical communication with the colony. When any part of their tunnel system is disturbed by vibration, light, air movement, or chemical disruption, they detect it immediately and transmit alarm signals through the colony. The workers in the exposed area retreat, and the colony seals the disturbed section. The colony then continues foraging through alternative routes that are now unknown to you and which the pest control operator cannot assess because the original signs have been disturbed.<\/p>\n    <p>A professional needs to see the workings exactly as you found them to accurately assess the colony's extent, species, point of origin, and treatment requirements. A disturbed termite finding is genuinely harder and sometimes more expensive to treat than an undisturbed one. Take a photo from a distance and do nothing else until the operator arrives.<\/p>\n\n    <h2>Recognising Termite Activity in Brisbane<\/h2>\n    <p>Brisbane properties experience termite activity year-round with peak foraging during the warm wet season (October-April) and a secondary swarming period in spring (September-November). Signs that warrant immediate professional inspection:<\/p>\n    <div class=\"damage-strip\">\n      <div class=\"ds-hd\">Termite warning signs in Brisbane homes<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ds-txt\">Any of these signs in a Zone 1 Brisbane property should be treated as active termite activity until a professional inspection confirms otherwise. Do not wait.<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ds-grid\">\n        <div class=\"dsi\"><div class=\"dsi-lbl\">Mud tubes<\/div><div class=\"dsi-txt\">Brown earthen tubes on walls, stumps, fence posts, or foundation walls. Termites build these as protected travel corridors between soil and timber. Width of a pencil to a finger. Do not break open.<\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"dsi\"><div class=\"dsi-lbl\">Hollow timber<\/div><div class=\"dsi-txt\">Timber that sounds hollow when tapped lightly with a knuckle. Termites consume internal timber while leaving a thin surface layer intact. Sagging floors or doors that no longer close flush are a related sign.<\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"dsi\"><div class=\"dsi-lbl\">Frass<\/div><div class=\"dsi-txt\">Small piles of wood-coloured pellets resembling coffee grounds near timber. Drywood termite frass pushed from kick-out holes in timber. Different from subterranean termite workings, which are mud-packed.<\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"dsi\"><div class=\"dsi-lbl\">Swarmers (alates)<\/div><div class=\"dsi-txt\">Winged termites emerging from walls, floor junctions, or subfloor in spring. Swarmers are reproductive colony members. Finding swarmers inside a building strongly indicates an established colony in or near the structure.<\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"dsi\"><div class=\"dsi-lbl\">Discarded wings<\/div><div class=\"dsi-txt\">Small wings left in windowsills, on floors, or near light sources. Alates shed wings after swarming. A pile of discarded wings indicates a recent swarming event from a nearby or internal colony.<\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"dsi\"><div class=\"dsi-lbl\">Blistered paint or wallboard<\/div><div class=\"dsi-txt\">Paint blistering, bubbling, or darkening on walls or skirting boards without moisture source. Termites working behind linings create moisture and heat that affects surface finishes before the damage is otherwise visible.<\/div><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <h2>Why DIY Termite Treatment Fails<\/h2>\n    <p>Retail termiticide products available to consumers do not work for active termite infestations. Three specific reasons apply.<\/p>\n    <h3>Colony scatter from spray application<\/h3>\n    <p>Applying spray to active workings repels the foragers and causes the colony to abandon the exposed tunnel section. The colony does not die; it retreats to its nesting site and resumes foraging through new access points. The new access points may be in walls, subfloor timbers, or roof void areas that were not previously affected, meaning the damage footprint expands rather than contracts after DIY spray treatment.<\/p>\n    <h3>Retail products cannot reach the nesting site<\/h3>\n    <p>Coptotermes acinaciformis, the dominant termite species in Brisbane, nests in dead Eucalyptus root systems, wall voids, or subfloor soil, often 2-5 metres from the visible foraging workings. Retail spray applied to surface workings cannot penetrate to the nesting site at any concentration. Professional treatment uses foam or dust injection into the actual workings to deliver termiticide directly to foragers who carry it back to the colony, or uses baiting technology that exploits the colony's food-sharing behaviour to distribute lethal doses throughout the nest.<\/p>\n    <h3>No professional-grade products without a licence<\/h3>\n    <p>Termidor SC (fipronil 100g\/L) and Altriset (chlorantraniliprole) are not available without a pest management licence. Imidacloprid-based termite baiting systems at professional concentrations are similarly restricted. Retail products cannot replicate the performance of these formulations.<\/p>\n\n    <h2>Professional Treatment Options<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"treatment-grid\">\n      <div class=\"tg\">\n        <div class=\"tg-lbl\">Active colony treatment<\/div>\n        <h3>Foam or dust injection<\/h3>\n        <p>Termiticide foam or dust injected directly into active workings. Foragers carry the active ingredient back to the colony. Colony elimination typically occurs within 2-8 weeks of treatment.<\/p>\n        <div class=\"tg-detail\">\n          <div class=\"tg-row\"><span class=\"tg-k\">Cost<\/span><span class=\"tg-v\">$600-$1,500<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"tg-row\"><span class=\"tg-k\">Duration<\/span><span class=\"tg-v\">Targets active colony only<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"tg-row\"><span class=\"tg-k\">Follow-up<\/span><span class=\"tg-v\">Barrier installation required after<\/span><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"tg\">\n        <div class=\"tg-lbl\">Ongoing prevention<\/div>\n        <h3>Chemical soil barrier<\/h3>\n        <p>Termidor HE or Altriset applied as a continuous treated zone in the soil around the building perimeter. Termites tunnelling through the treated zone are affected and carry the active ingredient back to the colony.<\/p>\n        <div class=\"tg-detail\">\n          <div class=\"tg-row\"><span class=\"tg-k\">Cost<\/span><span class=\"tg-v\">$2,000-$3,500<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"tg-row\"><span class=\"tg-k\">Duration<\/span><span class=\"tg-v\">8-year product warranty<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"tg-row\"><span class=\"tg-k\">Inspection<\/span><span class=\"tg-v\">Annual required<\/span><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"tg\">\n        <div class=\"tg-lbl\">Alternative to barrier<\/div>\n        <h3>Termite baiting system<\/h3>\n        <p>In-ground stations containing cellulose matrix with slow-acting active ingredient placed around the perimeter. Foraging termites find the stations and recruit colony members, distributing the active ingredient through the colony.<\/p>\n        <div class=\"tg-detail\">\n          <div class=\"tg-row\"><span class=\"tg-k\">Cost<\/span><span class=\"tg-v\">$2,500-$4,500 + monitoring<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"tg-row\"><span class=\"tg-k\">Duration<\/span><span class=\"tg-v\">Ongoing monitoring required<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"tg-row\"><span class=\"tg-k\">Suitable for<\/span><span class=\"tg-v\">Slab areas, rocky soil<\/span><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"tg\">\n        <div class=\"tg-lbl\">Detection only<\/div>\n        <h3>Annual AS 4349.3 inspection<\/h3>\n        <p>Full property inspection with thermal camera, Termatrac radar, and moisture meter. Identifies active termites, existing damage, conducive conditions, and barrier status. Written report within 24 hours.<\/p>\n        <div class=\"tg-detail\">\n          <div class=\"tg-row\"><span class=\"tg-k\">Cost<\/span><span class=\"tg-v\">$280-$380<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"tg-row\"><span class=\"tg-k\">Frequency<\/span><span class=\"tg-v\">Annually<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"tg-row\"><span class=\"tg-k\">Required for<\/span><span class=\"tg-v\">Warranty maintenance<\/span><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <h2>Brisbane-Specific Urgency: Why Time Matters Here<\/h2>\n    <p>Brisbane's subtropical climate means Coptotermes acinaciformis forages year-round with no winter dormancy period. A colony foraging in a Brisbane wall frame operates continuously 365 days a year. The damage progression rate in Brisbane is faster than in Melbourne or Sydney, where cooler winter temperatures slow termite activity significantly.<\/p>\n    <p>The practical implication: a Brisbane homeowner who notices a warning sign and waits 2-3 months to book an inspection may be waiting while the colony completes an additional quarter-year of continuous damage. There is no benefit to waiting after termite activity is suspected. The inspection cost ($280-$380) is trivial compared to the damage progression value of a 2-3 month delay.<\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"damage-strip\">\n      <div class=\"ds-hd\">Cost of waiting vs acting: Brisbane termite scenarios<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ds-txt\">The financial impact of delayed response to suspected termite activity in a Zone 1 Brisbane property.<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ds-grid\">\n        <div class=\"dsi\"><div class=\"dsi-lbl\">Inspection at first sign<\/div><div class=\"dsi-txt\">Cost: $280-$380. If active: treatment + barrier $2,500-$5,000. Total: $2,800-$5,380. Damage contained to initial extent.<\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"dsi\"><div class=\"dsi-lbl\">3-month delay after first sign<\/div><div class=\"dsi-txt\">3 additional months of foraging in Brisbane climate. Damage may extend to adjacent wall frames or subfloor bearers. Additional repair cost: $3,000-$15,000+.<\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"dsi\"><div class=\"dsi-lbl\">12-month undetected colony<\/div><div class=\"dsi-txt\">Average termite damage repair cost after 12 months of undetected activity: $15,000-$40,000. Some severe cases: $80,000+. None covered by standard home insurance.<\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"dsi\"><div class=\"dsi-lbl\">Annual inspection program<\/div><div class=\"dsi-txt\">$280-$380 per year. Catches activity at earliest detectable stage. Warranty maintained. Most cost-effective long-term outcome for any Zone 1 property.<\/div><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <h2>What Happens at a Professional Termite Inspection<\/h2>\n    <p>An AS 4349.3 timber pest inspection covers all accessible areas of the property: internal rooms with specific attention to wet areas, wall junctions, and floor margins; subfloor framing timbers, stumps, and bearers; roof void including rafters, wall plates, and ceiling joists; external perimeter including garden beds, stumps, fencing, and any timber structures within 50 metres. Detection equipment includes a Termatrac T3i (microwave radar that detects movement in wall cavities without drilling), thermal camera (identifies moisture differentials and heat signatures associated with termite activity), and calibrated moisture meter (quantifies subfloor and wall moisture at levels correlating with termite risk).<\/p>\n    <p>The written report issued within 24 hours documents all findings, photographs, moisture readings, and recommendations. It includes an assessment of the current barrier status and a recommendation for barrier installation or repair if required. Full details at the <a href=\"https:\/\/responsepestcontrol.com.au\/pests\/termites\/inspections\/\">termite inspection guide<\/a> and our <a href=\"https:\/\/responsepestcontrol.com.au\/pricing\/termite-treatment-cost\/\">termite treatment cost guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n    <h2>Immediate Action Steps if You Find Termites Now<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"action-steps\">\n      <div class=\"as\">\n        <div class=\"as-n red\">!<\/div>\n        <div class=\"as-body\">\n          <h3>Do NOT spray, disturb, or expose the workings<\/h3>\n          <p>Step away from the affected area. Do not tap, scrape, cut, or spray. Do not move furniture or stored items away from the area. Disturbance causes colony scatter and makes professional treatment harder.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"as\">\n        <div class=\"as-n\">1<\/div>\n        <div class=\"as-body\">\n          <h3>Take a photo from a safe distance<\/h3>\n          <p>Document what you have found: mud tubes, hollow timber, swarmers, frass, or blistered surfaces. Note the exact location (which room, which wall, which timber). The photo helps the inspector prioritise where to start.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"as\">\n        <div class=\"as-n\">2<\/div>\n        <div class=\"as-body\">\n          <h3>Call a licensed Brisbane operator within 24 hours<\/h3>\n          <p>Call <a href=\"tel:0406178471\">0406 178 471<\/a> for same-day response. Provide the location and a brief description. An AS 4349.3 inspection is the essential first step before any treatment decision is made.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"as\">\n        <div class=\"as-n\">3<\/div>\n        <div class=\"as-body\">\n          <h3>Keep the area undisturbed until the inspector arrives<\/h3>\n          <p>Keep children and pets away from the affected area. Do not do any renovation or building work in the vicinity. The inspector needs the workings in their current state to accurately assess the colony and determine treatment.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"as\">\n        <div class=\"as-n\">4<\/div>\n        <div class=\"as-body\">\n          <h3>After inspection: follow the treatment recommendation<\/h3>\n          <p>Active colony treatment followed by barrier installation is the standard treatment sequence. Do not defer barrier installation after active colony treatment: a property with a treated-but-eliminated colony and no barrier is immediately re-vulnerable to new colony establishment.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"takeaways\">\n      <h3>How to get rid of termites: key points<\/h3>\n      <div class=\"tk-list\">\n        <div class=\"tk\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg>Do NOT spray or disturb termite workings. Call a licensed operator within 24 hours. This is not a DIY pest management situation.<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tk\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg>DIY spray application causes colony scatter and makes professional treatment harder. The colony survives and resumes foraging from new access points.<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tk\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg>Active treatment: $2,500-$5,000. Undiscovered damage: $15,000-$80,000+. Annual inspection: $280-$380. The annual inspection is the most cost-effective intervention.<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tk\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg>Brisbane's subtropical climate means year-round foraging with no winter slow-down. Delayed response costs more than immediate response, every time.<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tk\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg>Home insurance does not cover termite damage in Australia. Annual inspection and maintained barrier are the only financial protection.<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"cta-box\">\n      <div><h3>Found termites? Call now for same-day inspection<\/h3><p>AS 4349.3 inspection, thermal camera, Termatrac. Written report within 24 hours.<\/p><\/div>\n      <div class=\"cta-acts\">\n        <a href=\"tel:0406178471\" class=\"btn-g\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\"><path d=\"M22 16.92v3a2 2 0 0 1-2.18 2 19.79 19.79 0 0 1-8.63-3.07A19.5 19.5 0 0 1 4.69 12a19.79 19.79 0 0 1-3.07-8.67A2 2 0 0 1 3.6 1.21h3a2 2 0 0 1 2 1.72 12.84 12.84 0 0 0 .7 2.81 2 2 0 0 1-.45 2.11L8.09 9.91a16 16 0 0 0 6 6l.87-.87a2 2 0 0 1 2.11-.45 12.84 12.84 0 0 0 2.81.7A2 2 0 0 1 22 16.92z\"\/><\/svg>0406 178 471<\/a>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/responsepestcontrol.com.au\/quote\/\" class=\"btn-gw\">Get a Quote<\/a>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"faq-list\" id=\"faq\">\n      <div class=\"faq-item\"><button class=\"faq-q\"><span class=\"faq-qt\">Can I spray termites with DIY products?<\/span><div class=\"faq-tog\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"5\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"19\"\/><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/div><\/button><div class=\"faq-ans\">No. Spraying active workings causes colony scatter, not colony death. The colony survives and resumes foraging from new access points that are now unknown to you. DIY spray treatment is counterproductive for termites. Call a licensed operator.<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"faq-item\"><button class=\"faq-q\"><span class=\"faq-qt\">Why can't I disturb termite workings?<\/span><div class=\"faq-tog\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"5\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"19\"\/><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/div><\/button><div class=\"faq-ans\">Disturbance triggers alarm signals through the colony. Workers retreat and seal the affected section. The colony continues foraging through new routes. A professional needs to see intact workings to assess extent and select treatment. Disturbed workings are genuinely harder and more expensive to treat.<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"faq-item\"><button class=\"faq-q\"><span class=\"faq-qt\">How much does termite treatment cost vs damage?<\/span><div class=\"faq-tog\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"5\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"19\"\/><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/div><\/button><div class=\"faq-ans\">Treatment: $2,500-$5,000 for active colony elimination plus barrier. Damage repair after 12 months undetected: $15,000-$80,000. Annual inspection: $280-$380. The inspection cost is the lowest-cost intervention available and catches colonies before they cause expensive damage. See our <a href=\"https:\/\/responsepestcontrol.com.au\/pricing\/termite-treatment-cost\/\">termite treatment cost guide<\/a>.<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"faq-item\"><button class=\"faq-q\"><span class=\"faq-qt\">How quickly do termites cause damage in Brisbane?<\/span><div class=\"faq-tog\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"5\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"19\"\/><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/div><\/button><div class=\"faq-ans\">Coptotermes acinaciformis can cause significant structural damage in 3-6 months in Brisbane's year-round subtropical climate. 12-18 months of undetected foraging can cause $20,000-$60,000 in repairs. Brisbane foraging is year-round with no winter dormancy.<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"faq-item\"><button class=\"faq-q\"><span class=\"faq-qt\">Does home insurance cover termite damage?<\/span><div class=\"faq-tog\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"5\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"19\"\/><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/div><\/button><div class=\"faq-ans\">No. Standard Australian home insurance excludes termite damage as a maintenance issue. Annual inspection and maintained barrier are the only financial protection. Some specialist products offer limited cover; check your policy wording specifically.<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"faq-item\"><button class=\"faq-q\"><span class=\"faq-qt\">How long does termite treatment take?<\/span><div class=\"faq-tog\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"5\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"19\"\/><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/div><\/button><div class=\"faq-ans\">Active colony treatment: 1-3 hours. Chemical barrier installation: 4-8 hours for a standard house. All completed in a single day. Colony elimination after treatment: 2-8 weeks. You can stay in the property during barrier installation; stay out of treated internal areas for 2-4 hours.<\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"author-bar\">\n      <div class=\"author-av\">R<\/div>\n      <div><div class=\"author-nm\">Response Pest Control<\/div><div class=\"author-cr\">Licensed pest control operators, Brisbane and Gold Coast. ABN 45 433 415 022.<\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <p style=\"margin-top:28px;font-size:14px;color:var(--txt3)\">More guides: <a href=\"https:\/\/responsepestcontrol.com.au\/pests\/termites\/\">Termite guide<\/a> &bull; <a href=\"https:\/\/responsepestcontrol.com.au\/pests\/termites\/inspections\/\">Termite inspections<\/a> &bull; <a href=\"https:\/\/responsepestcontrol.com.au\/pricing\/termite-treatment-cost\/\">Termite treatment cost<\/a> &bull; <a href=\"https:\/\/responsepestcontrol.com.au\/quote\/\">Get a quote<\/a><\/p>\n    <p style=\"margin-top:10px;font-size:14px;color:var(--txt3)\">Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/responsepestcontrol.com.au\/blog\/complete-guide-termite-protection-brisbane\/\">Complete termite protection guide<\/a> &bull; <a href=\"https:\/\/responsepestcontrol.com.au\/blog\/how-much-does-pest-control-cost-brisbane\/\">Pest control cost Brisbane<\/a> &bull; <a href=\"https:\/\/responsepestcontrol.com.au\/blog\/signs-of-pest-infestation\/\">Signs of a pest infestation<\/a><\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<script>\n(function(){\n  document.querySelectorAll('.rpc-b139 .faq-q').forEach(function(q){\n    q.addEventListener('click',function(){\n      var item=q.closest('.faq-item'),was=item.classList.contains('open');\n      document.querySelectorAll('.rpc-b139 .faq-item.open').forEach(function(i){i.classList.remove('open');});\n      if(!was)item.classList.add('open');\n    });\n  });\n})();\n<\/script>\n<!-- WEB_CONTENT_END -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-926","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How to Get Rid of Termites: Brisbane Signs and Action Guide<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"How to get rid of termites in Brisbane. 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