Termite Treatment in Cape Town & the Western Cape

What is

Termites cause silent damage. Subterranean termites travel from the soil through foundations and wall cavities to feed on skirting boards, door frames, floors and roof timbers. Across the drier parts of the Western Cape, harvester termites also strip lawns and grazing, leaving bare patches and small soil heaps.

We identify which termites you are dealing with, then treat the colony and galleries and, where needed, the soil around the building to create a protective zone. For harvester termites we treat active nests in lawns and gardens. We also give practical advice on moisture, leaks and wood-to-soil contact that attracts termites in the first place.

What are the signs you need treatment?

• Mud tubes running up walls, foundations or inside cupboards
• Skirting boards or door frames that sound hollow when tapped
• Bubbling or blistering paint and sagging timber
• Piles of discarded wings near windows after rain
• Bare patches in lawns with small heaps of soil and cut grass (harvester termites)

How should I prepare?

• Clear access to skirting, built-in cupboards and the areas where you have seen activity
• Point out mud tubes and damaged timber, but do not break them open
• Mark bare lawn patches if harvester termites are the problem
• Move firewood and timber stacked against walls