Termite Species in Perth: Identification, Risks & Treatments

🐜 Know Your Enemy: Common Termites in Perth

Perth’s climate and soil types make it a hotspot for destructive termite species. To effectively protect your property, it helps to know what species you're dealing with, how to spot early signs, and which treatments work best.

Here are the most common termite species Perth homeowners should be aware of:

1. Coptotermes acinaciformis (Subterranean Termites)

Risk Level: Extreme

Habitat: Soil, tree stumps, wall cavities

Identification: Pale, soft-bodied workers; soldiers with large mandibles

These are Australia’s most destructive termites, responsible for the majority of home damage across WA. They form underground nests and can travel up to 50 metres in search of food.

Warning Signs:

• Mud tubes along walls or foundations

• Sagging floors or bubbling paint

• Hollow-sounding timber

Treatment Options:

• Baiting systems (e.g., Sentricon or Exterra)

• Chemical soil barriers

• Annual inspections and monitoring stations

2. Nasutitermes exitiosus

Risk Level: Moderate

Habitat: Bushland and fence lines

Identification: Soldiers with pointy, cone-shaped heads

These termites are slower to cause damage but are still a risk near timber fences, sheds, and landscaping. They're more commonly found in rural and outer-suburban Perth.

Treatment Options:

• Direct dusting or foaming of nests

• Baiting where applicable

• Perimeter soil treatment for nearby structures

3. Heterotermes ferox

Risk Level: Low to Moderate

Habitat: Tree stumps, fallen logs, fence posts

Identification: Small and light-coloured workers; soldiers with rectangular heads

Heterotermes usually target soft or rotting timber and rarely infest homes unless conditions are ideal. Still, they can cause damage to fences, pergolas, and garden beds.

Treatment Options:

• Localised baiting

• Removal of affected timber

• Habitat reduction (stump and debris removal)

🧪 How Tritan Treats Termites in Perth

At Tritan Pest Management, we take a strategic approach:

• Full inspection and termite species identification

• Tailored treatment recommendations (barriers, baits, or both)

• Professional installation of monitoring and baiting stations

• Annual maintenance and digital reporting

We work to ensure your home is protected year-round, using treatments compliant with WA regulations and safe for families and pets.

🛡️ Stay Safe, Reliable & Local with Tritan

With 20+ years of experience in WA, we know Perth's termites better than anyone.

✅ Family-safe termite solutions

✅ Fully licensed and insured

✅ No-obligation inspections

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📞 Protect Your Home from Perth’s Most Destructive Pests

Don’t wait for signs of damage. Termites may already be inside.

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