I found termites in my home: what should I do right now?

The short answer

If you find live termites or a nest in your home, do not disturb or spray them. Cover the area back up, leave the mud tubes and timber intact, and call a licensed termite technician. Termites react to disturbance by retreating and spreading to other parts of the house, so spraying a supermarket product is the single most common mistake that turns a contained problem into a much larger one. A professional will inspect, identify the species and the extent of activity, and then treat the whole colony properly. Complete Termite Solutions answers termite emergencies across the Gold Coast, Northern NSW and Moreton Bay, with an after-hours line for urgent situations.

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Good questions

Answers before you even ask

Should I spray termites I find myself?

No. Spraying disturbs the termites and causes them to retreat and spread to new areas of your home, making the problem harder and more expensive to fix. Leave them undisturbed and call a licensed technician.

Is a termite discovery an emergency?

It is urgent rather than dangerous to you personally, but every week matters because termites keep feeding on your timber. Book an inspection as soon as possible, and use an after-hours line if you cannot wait.

What will the technician do first?

A licensed technician inspects to confirm the species and how far the activity has spread, then recommends a treatment plan, usually a barrier or baiting system, to eliminate the colony and protect the rest of the home.

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