Termite Reticulation System

Install and Refilling

With a termite reticulation system in place, you can sleep easy knowing that your home is protected from the wood-destroying insects. A termite reticulation system is an innovative way to provide protection for a house from these pesky critters; pipes are strategically placed under the infrastructure or around its perimeter, delivering termiticide that adheres with Australian Standard AS 3660. These tubes are specially manufactured for this purpose and are embedded with emitters that distribute the chemical at measured rates throughout the entire system.

Reticulation systems are designed as effective termite protection against future termite attack that would otherwise happen with the insects entering from outside or under your surroundings. The chemical solution is pumped into the tube under pressure and saturates the surrounding soil creating a chemically treated zone that keeps the termite activity at bay.

Reticulation systems provide continuous termite protection. And when its levels are low, they´re easily replenished. Your pest control technician will pump the insecticide into junction boxes (refilling stations) that are typically located above ground.

Installing A Termite Reticulation Systems

Installation involves laying flexible, continuously perforated rubberised membrane tubes, typically along the internal periphery of the building and the centre of the flooring. To ensure the system is installed correctly and continually functions at peak performance, it’s advisable to engage the services of a reputable controller such as Eco Pest Control Perth.

Termite reticulation systems are usually installed during the construction of a property. The series of pipes are laid before pouring the foundation slabs. According to Australian Standards, if you’re adding an extension to your property, you must install a refillable chemical termite barrier between the old foundation and the new one.

Refilling Your Termite Reticulation System

All reticulation systems require a specialty insecticide to be properly protected; this must not only have approval from the manufacturer, but also should be registered specifically for that use. Professional pest controllers are best-suited to refill these junction boxes and provide complete protection by utilizing specialised high-powered pumps during their injection process.

The junction boxes are located in concealed places, often alongside the outer walls. Depending on the shelf-life of the chemical and the environment around a property, individual termite reticulation systems should be refilled every three to eight years.