Termite Baiting Systems Brisbane
In-ground bait stations installed around the perimeter. Termites carry bait back to the colony, eliminating the entire nest over 3-12 weeks. No drilling to existing concrete or established paving. Annual monitoring maintains ongoing protection. From $2,800.
How Termite Baiting Systems Work
Baiting works by exploiting termite behaviour. Termites are social insects that share food. The bait contains a slow-acting insect growth regulator that workers carry back and distribute to the colony before symptoms appear. This is what makes colony elimination possible.
Stations installed
In-ground stations are installed at 2-3 metre intervals around the full building perimeter, pressed into the soil. No concrete drilling required. Each station contains cellulose monitoring material (or active bait in Sentricon AlwaysActive).
Termites detected
During monitoring visits, stations are checked for termite activity in the cellulose material. Detection typically occurs within 2-8 weeks on a property with active termites. Sentricon AlwaysActive skips this phase as bait is active from day one.
Bait inserted and consumed
Where termites are detected, monitoring material is replaced with active bait (Recruit HD, Requiem, or Trelona). Termites continue feeding and carry the bait back to the colony, sharing it with nestmates including the queen via trophallaxis.
Colony eliminated
The IGR active ingredient prevents termite nymphs from moulting into functional adults, disrupting the colony's ability to sustain itself. Colony elimination occurs 3-12 weeks after active bait uptake. Stations are monitored quarterly and remain in place for ongoing protection.
Baiting Systems Available in Brisbane
We install three registered baiting systems in Brisbane. All are APVMA registered and effective under Southeast Queensland conditions. The choice depends on the property layout, client preference, and whether active termites are present at the time of installation.
Sentricon AlwaysActive
The only baiting system that contains active noviflumuron bait from the moment of installation. No monitoring phase required before bait is available to termites. Stations are installed flush with ground level and are low-profile. Preferred for properties where immediate bait availability is wanted without waiting for a detection phase.
Exterra
Two-phase system. Stations initially contain Eucalyptus timber stakes (Focusser) that attract termite activity. Once termites are detected in a station, the Focusser is replaced with Requiem termite bait. The attraction phase typically takes 2-8 weeks. A well-established system with a long track record in Australian conditions.
Trelona
Uses the same novaluron active as Requiem but is pre-loaded into the station and available from installation, similar to Sentricon. A newer system gaining acceptance across Brisbane. Effective for both active infestation treatment and ongoing protection. Compact station design suits properties with limited perimeter access.
Sentricon vs Exterra vs Trelona Comparison
All three systems are registered and effective under Brisbane conditions. The practical differences are in the bait availability timeline and station design.
| Factor | Sentricon AlwaysActive | Exterra | Trelona |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active ingredient | Noviflumuron | Diflubenzuron (Requiem) | Novaluron |
| Bait available from install | Yes | No: monitoring phase first | Yes |
| Monitoring phase required | No | Yes (2-8 weeks) | No |
| Active termites present | Well suited | Suitable | Well suited |
| Station profile | Flush, low-profile | Green lid, higher profile | Compact |
| Track record in Brisbane | Extensive | Extensive | Growing |
| Annual monitoring required | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Baiting System Installation
Installation takes 2-4 hours for a standard Brisbane house. No concrete drilling and no soil trenching are required. The property can be occupied during and immediately after installation.
Perimeter inspection
Full perimeter walk to identify the optimal station placement positions. Stations are spaced at 2-3 metre intervals around the full building perimeter, prioritising high-risk zones (garden beds adjacent to walls, timber sections of the structure, areas with moisture).
Holes augured and stations installed
A small hole (65-70mm diameter) is augured into the soil at each station position. The station is pressed into the hole flush with ground level. No excavation, no trenching, and no drilling through concrete or paving.
Station map and service record issued
A scaled diagram of the property showing all station positions is issued with the installation documentation. Station numbers are recorded for monitoring reference. An initial inspection report is included.
First monitoring visit
The first monitoring visit is scheduled 6-8 weeks after installation. All stations are inspected, activity recorded, and bait replaced where consumed. Ongoing quarterly monitoring continues throughout the system's operational life.
What Happens at Each Monitoring Visit
Annual monitoring is not optional. It is the maintenance that keeps the system working and the warranty current. Monitoring visits are scheduled quarterly or at agreed intervals depending on the system and the level of activity detected.
Station inspection
Every station is opened and inspected for termite presence, bait consumption, and any signs of disturbance. Activity level in each station is recorded. Stations showing high activity are prioritised for bait replacement.
Bait replenishment
Where bait has been consumed or partially consumed, fresh bait is inserted. Active stations are prioritised. Stations with no activity are checked and reset. Bait consumption data tracks the elimination progress of a colony over successive visits.
Service report issued
A written service report is issued after each monitoring visit recording all station activity, bait replacement, any new termite activity at the property, and the next scheduled visit date. Reports form the documented inspection history.
Termite Baiting System Cost Brisbane
All installation prices include site inspection, station installation, initial service report, and first-year monitoring. Annual monitoring fee applies from year two. See our termite pricing page.
Long-term cost comparison: Baiting systems cost more than Termidor barriers over an 8-10 year period due to ongoing monitoring fees. The practical advantage is no concrete drilling at installation or re-treatment. See our barriers page for a full cost comparison.
Termite Baiting System FAQ
Termite Baiting System. No Drilling. Ongoing Protection.
Sentricon · Exterra · Trelona · Annual Monitoring · from $2,800