Termite reticulation systems in Perth
Termites cause millions of dollars in damage to Australian homes every year, and most of it isn't covered by insurance. A termite reticulation system solves this by running piping around the foundation during construction, or retrofitting it to an existing home, so termiticide can be distributed evenly to the areas termites are most likely to enter.
Ongoing termite protection, without the mess
Termites cause millions of dollars in damage to Australian homes every year, and most of it isn't covered by insurance. A termite reticulation system runs piping around the foundation area, allowing termiticide to be distributed evenly and topped up in future without drilling or disturbing finished surfaces. Elite Pest Control is an accredited Atlis, Homeguard and Camilleri installer.
What is a termite reticulation system?
Perth's concrete slab homes rely on protection at the foundation edge, exactly where a reticulation system is designed to work. Termite damage is rarely covered by home insurance, so preventative protection built in at construction, or retrofitted to an existing home, is one of the more cost-effective ways to avoid a major repair bill later.
A termite reticulation system is a network of piping installed around a property's foundation, used to distribute anti-termite chemical evenly near the areas termites are most likely to enter. Unlike a physical barrier, which only blocks concealed entry points, a chemical reticulation system actively kills termites that come into contact with the treated zone.
Because the piping is already in place, future chemical top-ups don't require drilling through tiling or concrete, which keeps ongoing maintenance simpler and avoids disturbing finished surfaces over the life of the system.
Brands we install
Reticulation and barrier systems are only as good as the installer behind them. Elite Pest Control is accredited to install and operate three of the industry's established systems.
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Altis
The first termite reticulation system to gain chemical label approval in Australia.
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Homeguard
Physical and chemical barrier systems with a 50 year manufacturer warranty.
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Camilleri
A reticulation system with over 25 years of successful long-term termite-free installations.
Pricing
Reticulation is priced per property, depending on the size of the foundation perimeter and whether it's installed during construction or retrofitted to an existing home. Call for a quote.
Questions we get asked
A physical barrier blocks termite entry points but doesn't kill termites directly. A chemical reticulation system distributes termiticide around the foundation, actively killing termites that attempt to cross the treated zone. Many properties use a combination of both for full protection.
Yes. While reticulation is often installed during construction, it can also be retrofitted to an existing property, with piping run around the accessible foundation area.
Top-up frequency depends on the product and the system installed. Because the piping is already in place, a top-up doesn't require drilling or disturbing finished surfaces, so it's a straightforward job when it's due.
Neither is universally better, they work differently and are often used together. A reticulation system actively kills termites in the treated zone, while a physical barrier like Homeguard blocks entry and forces termites into the open where they can be detected.
Related services
The rest of the picture, protection for a new build, checks before you buy, and the full termite overview.
Pre-Construction Termite Protection
Pre-construction termite protection is installed before the slab is poured, treating the soil and key entry points so termites can't get into the building once it's complete. Elite Pest Control installs chemical soil treatment, physical barriers, and slab-edge protection to AS 3660.1:2014, and issues a certificate of installation for the building certifier.
Pre-Purchase Termite Inspection
A pre-purchase termite inspection checks a property for termites, wood borers, wood rot and fungi before you settle, covering the areas that are often missed until they're expensive to fix. Elite Pest Control's inspection includes interior, roof void and external areas, plus a full written report with findings and recommendations, carried out to AS 4349.3-2010. It gives you the information to negotiate, or walk away, before you're committed.
Termites
Termites cause millions of dollars in damage to Australian homes every year, most of it not covered by insurance, and much of the damage happens before it's ever detected. Elite Pest Control treats termite infestations, protects new builds before the slab is poured, and inspects established homes and properties before settlement. Every job is carried out to AS 3660.1:2014 and AS 4349.3-2010.
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