Termite treatment & control in Perth
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.
Signs of termites
Perth's concrete slab homes are just as vulnerable to termite damage as older timber homes, often more so, since the entry points are hidden under the slab, behind render, or through service penetrations most homeowners never think to check. Termite activity in Perth doesn't slow down much through winter, which is why annual inspection is the minimum recommended check, not just a once-off before buying or building.
Mud tubes running along walls, foundations or timber, built to protect termites as they travel
Timber that sounds hollow when tapped, or gives slightly under pressure
Sagging floors, skirting boards, or door frames that no longer close properly
Small holes or blistering in painted timber or plasterboard
Three ways to keep termites out
Whether you're building, buying, or protecting a home you already own, there's a right way to handle termites for each stage. Here's what we cover.
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.
Termite Reticulation
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.
Termite protection investment
Prices below cover the most common termite jobs, inspection through to full barrier treatment. Reticulation and pre-construction work are quoted individually since every site is different. All prices include GST and are a guide only, the final figure depends on property size and how established the problem is.
All prices include GST
A guide only — the final price can vary with property size and how established the problem is.
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Credentials
Every job is carried out by a licensed technician, to the current Australian Standards for termite management and timber pest inspection. Here's what that covers.
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Licensed pest management technicians, WA Department of Health
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Termite and timber pests endorsement
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Inspections and treatments carried out to AS 3660.1:2014 (new building work) and AS 4349.3-2010 (timber pest inspections)
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Accredited Atlis, Homeguard and Camilleri installer
What Perth customers say
The inspector arrived on time, was efficient and offered to take shoes off in the house.
Ric Dawson
We have been with these guys for years, and will be for years. The service has always been good!
Suzanne was great when booking in and once I explained what pest issues were happening she told me the solutions. The spray guy was informative as well and tended to our needs. Thanks Elite.
Job done. Pleasant and helpful company to deal with.
Excellent service, Brendan was very professional and polite. Really happy with the way he carried out the work and right on time. I highly recommend Elite. Many thanks from Trish.
A great company to deal with. Very friendly over the phone giving comprehensive details about what each product entails. Excellent service from technician Brendan. Very thorough and well-priced. Highly recommended.
Oh wow. I've just realised my home built in 2006 is now 20 years old and the team from Elite have never missed keeping us safe from unwanted pests year on year. Latest call out is to Mason. Great professional job young man.
Contacted Elite regarding spraying to be undertaken at our residential property. Administration staff were so helpful.
Brendan has done a thorough termite inspection of our house annually over the last five years. We appreciate his attention to detail, his feedback, his advice, and his timeliness.
Megan Edwards
Best service, have been a customer for very many years. they have completed eradicated a massive ant problem we had in our last home (3 dif types of ants!). have got rid of white ants in our decking. they ring every year and book our termite inspection and spider treatment. always on time. very reasonably priced family company.
Ronnie Johnson
Suzanne and the team at Elite Pest Control have been looking after my Wilson property for several years now. I had the Termite Barrier installed a few years ago and all of the technicians are fantastic to deal with for my annual check-up. Thanks again for looking after my home and giving me peace of mind :)
Brendan Jones
Elite Pest Control made a comprehensive inspection of our property for the presence of termites following up with a full barrier protection treatment, plus external spider control. We were impressed with the competence and thoroughness of their operatve. Recommended.
Termite FAQs
Pricing depends on the service — see the pricing above for current rates. Pre-construction protection and reticulation are priced per job, since slab size, barrier type and site access all affect the cost.
Yes. Termites can enter slab homes through small cracks, expansion joints, and service penetrations, so protection needs to cover the perimeter and any at-risk entry points, not just exposed timber.
Treatment addresses an active infestation, using barrier chemicals to eliminate termites already present. Prevention, through pre-construction protection or a reticulation system, is installed before termites arrive, to stop them getting a foothold in the first place.
Annually, at minimum. Perth's conditions suit termite activity year round, and early detection is usually the difference between a straightforward barrier top-up and a full, more expensive treatment.
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Inspection, prevention and treatment by licensed Perth technicians, every job carried out to Australian Standards.
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