It takes very small time for termites to engulf furniture or any such material once they find the conducive environment. They are amongst the most notorious and most unpredictable insects our world has known. However, their utility in decay and decomposition of various organic stuff in the environment, makes them very important for the balance of the nature. However, there is a need to curb the arrival of these miniature giants into our homes and living environment to keep our belongings safe.

The Best termite treatment available today, which also depends on the type of termites that infest our properties and homes, is the termite baiting. However, the traditional method of creating a barrier or the barrier method is still used and is more common in the world.

Termite colonies

The termites, like many other such insects live in colonies that comprise of, workers, soldiers, baby and reproductive termites. The colonies are usually self sustained and they keep spreading to other spaces with an increase in the size of the colony by division etc.

These colonies are the basis for the recent method of termite treatment which is also called termite baiting. The idea behind termite baiting is a simple one. Here one of the most palatable material like a piece of cardboard or any other cellulose based material is used as a bait. This bait is then laced with very poisonous termite killing chemicals. These baits are then placed around the house or the place that require to be protected. Whenever members of the termite colonies come across these baits, they tend to consume it partially and also hold the tendency to carry them back home for other members of the colony to feed on it. The termite baits after reaching the colonies help eradicating a huge population or sometimes the entire colony.

Severe infestation locales

Certain areas around the world are seen to be the breeding and sustaining ground for the termites. Brisbane, in Australia's Queensland state being one of such heavily termite affected areas. The month of November witnesses a sudden spurt in the growth of termite colonies and also the winged members who manage to spread the colonies far and wide.

So, termite treatment Brisbane comes into the picture and remains there throughout the year. Due to the persistent treatment of the tiny wood-eaters and their ability to destroy homes, termite treatment Brisbane is an important industry.

The use of liquid anti-termite solution has so far been the best method to get rid of the termites. However, there have been several new discoveries and termite baiting has been fast becoming common for the convenience in carrying out the treatment. Baiting is also being said to cause lesser pollution to the environment as the use of chemicals is comparatively less. Also, the method is said to be more long lasting.

Termite treatment Brisbane therefore needs to be meticulous and careful about which treatment would work the best in different kind of conditions and areas.  Also, the traditional methods have simultaneously been used to make the best use of all the available options.