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Termites and muchém

Termites work from below and from within. By the time the damage shows on the surface, the colony has been there for months — which is why the right treatment depends on whether the building is already standing.

BEFORE BUILDING
Soil treatment
ALREADY BUILT
Barrier and baits
MONITORING
Below-ground points

Before building, or with the structure already standing

On new builds, treating the soil before the foundations is the cheapest and most effective intervention in this service. On existing buildings, the work is done with a perimeter barrier and baits that the colony carries inside.

Soil treatment in a courtyard

Soil treatment (pre-construction)

Application across the whole footprint before the foundations, creating a treated layer between the soil and the structure. Done in coordination with the contractor, without delaying the build schedule.

Pre-foundationsWhole footprintWith the contractor
Application along an outdoor perimeter

Perimeter barrier and baits

In existing buildings, injection around the perimeter and at timber-to-soil contact points, plus bait stations that the workers carry back to the colony. Periodic checks of every point.

PerimeterBaitsChecks

Where it applies

New constructionSoil treatment before the foundations, across the whole footprint.
HomesWindow frames, doors, floorboards, timber ceilings and areas in contact with the soil.
Offices and furnitureTimber structures, partitions and archives with active damage.
WarehousesPallets, bases and racking in contact with the floor.
Outdoor areasFences, pergolas, posts and trees close to the building.

How to prepare the space

Preparation takes only a few minutes and makes a difference to the result. We send this list before every intervention.

01Give access to the outside perimeter of the building.
02Move furniture away from the affected walls.
03Do not remove the damaged timber before the inspection — it shows the colony’s route.
04On a building site, coordinate the date with the foundations schedule.
05Identify points of permanent damp, which attract the colony.

Frequently asked questions

How do I know they are termites and not something else?

Typical signs: mud tubes on walls, timber that sounds hollow and fine dust along skirting boards. The inspection confirms it.

Does soil treatment delay the build?

No. It is done in a single day, before the foundations, in coordination with the contractor.

How long does the protection last?

It depends on the product, the soil type and exposure to water.

Duration per product · to be confirmed with the team

Describe the space and we will tell you which method applies

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