Finding termites is unsettling, but it's manageable. The most important thing right now is to leave the area undisturbed and give us a call and we'll walk you through the next steps.
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Real photos from actual jobs. These are the signs we look for during every inspection.
These are the most common mistakes that make termite treatment more difficult and more expensive. All three are easy to avoid.
There are four constructive actions you can take while waiting for an inspection. Everything else should wait until we've assessed the situation.
Take photos of the mud tunnels, workings, or any visible termites, ideally without disturbing them. These help us identify the species before we arrive and assess the likely extent of activity.
Mark where you found the activity: which wall, which room, which side of the house. Note whether it's internal or external and roughly how high from ground level.
Not for safety reasons. Termites are not dangerous to people or animals. It's because vibration and traffic near the workings can trigger the alarm response and disrupt the active colony trail.
Same day inspection is available across Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast. The sooner we can inspect, the more treatment options are available and the lower the risk of additional structural damage.
This isn't cautionary language. It's a direct consequence of how subterranean termites respond to repellent insecticides.
Subterranean termites operate within a strict chemical communication system. When workers encounter a repellent chemical, they produce alarm pheromones that signal danger to the surrounding workers. The colony's immediate response is to abandon that foraging tunnel and relocate — which means dispersing deeper into structural timber, under slabs, or into areas that are harder to locate and treat.
The practical result: the active colony trail — which is precisely what allows us to apply non repellent treatment products at the right location to achieve colony elimination — disappears. We can no longer see where they are, where they came from, or where the primary colony is foraging from.
In worst case scenarios, a disturbed Coptotermes colony can establish multiple satellite galleries in different parts of the structure within 48–72 hours. What was a single, treatable infestation becomes several independent foraging fronts, each requiring individual identification and treatment.
From the moment you call to colony elimination: here's the sequence.
Not all termites cause the same level of structural risk. Identifying the species on site informs the urgency and type of treatment required.
The most structurally destructive termite species in Australia and the most common in SEQ. Colonies can exceed one million workers. They construct hidden galleries inside timber, including floors, walls, and roof framing, consuming cellulose while leaving the surface intact. Immediate treatment is required.
Highly aggressive and capable of significant structural damage. Characterised by distinctive large headed soldiers alongside small headed soldiers in the same colony. Often found in stumps, posts, and wall framing. Requires the same urgency of treatment as Coptotermes.
Typically attacks dead or decaying timber rather than sound structural timber. Characterised by distinctive grey brown mud galleries on external surfaces. Still requires inspection and treatment, but structural risk to sound structural timber is lower than Coptotermes infestations.
Not common in Brisbane metro but present in peri urban and rural areas. The most primitive and destructive termite in Australia. Attacks virtually any cellulose containing material including plastics and rubber. If identified, treat immediately. This is a high priority species.
From homeowners across Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast.
"From the moment I booked my termite barrier refill with Sunnystate their communication has been outstanding — confirmations, updates, and follow ups. Add their prompt service and arriving on time and you will put Sunnystate at the top of your list."
"We have had pest control carried out at our home and just had a termite barrier installed by Sunnystate. We were very impressed — prompt, pleasant, efficient and great to deal with. The termite barrier work was a sizeable job and everything was spotless when they completed the work."
"I highly recommend Sunnystate Pest Control. They installed a termite barrier at our home and we have also used them several times for general pest control. Every time we deal with them, they are professional, efficient, knowledgeable, friendly and helpful."
"Have used Sunnystate many times over the years and again this year they delivered on quality, service and price at both properties. Highly recommend!"
"Prompt and efficient service conducting a termite inspection. Certainly recommend Sunnystate Pest Control & Termite Management."
"Sunnystate setup the termite barrier system around our house. Work was complete on short notice, on time and of a high standard. Very happy with the product. I would highly recommend them for termite inspection and protection."
"We've had the team out for standard ant / spider sprays as well as a termite barrier installation and inspection. They were extremely thorough and responsive to all queries."
"From the moment I booked my termite barrier refill with Sunnystate their communication has been outstanding — confirmations, updates, and follow ups. Add their prompt service and arriving on time and you will put Sunnystate at the top of your list."
"We have had pest control carried out at our home and just had a termite barrier installed by Sunnystate. We were very impressed — prompt, pleasant, efficient and great to deal with. The termite barrier work was a sizeable job and everything was spotless when they completed the work."
"I highly recommend Sunnystate Pest Control. They installed a termite barrier at our home and we have also used them several times for general pest control. Every time we deal with them, they are professional, efficient, knowledgeable, friendly and helpful."
"Have used Sunnystate many times over the years and again this year they delivered on quality, service and price at both properties. Highly recommend!"
"Prompt and efficient service conducting a termite inspection. Certainly recommend Sunnystate Pest Control & Termite Management."
"Sunnystate setup the termite barrier system around our house. Work was complete on short notice, on time and of a high standard. Very happy with the product. I would highly recommend them for termite inspection and protection."
"We've had the team out for standard ant / spider sprays as well as a termite barrier installation and inspection. They were extremely thorough and responsive to all queries."
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