Termite Baiting vs Chemical Barriers — the Full Comparison

There is no single ‘best’ termite treatment. The right choice depends on construction type, soil, landscaping, budget and whether termites are already active on the property.

There is no single ‘best’ termite treatment for every Campbelltown home. The right choice depends on construction type, soil, landscaping, budget and whether termites are already active on the property. Here’s how the two mainstream options actually compare.

Cost over 10 years

  • Termidor HE chemical barrier: ~$3,500 install + $250/yr inspection = ~$6,000 total
  • Sentricon Always Active: ~$1,800 install + $450/yr service = ~$6,300 total

Speed to protection

  • Chemical barrier: full protection from day 1
  • Baiting: monitoring from day 1, colony elimination 8–16 weeks after activity found

Disruption at installation

  • Chemical barrier: trenching or rodding around the slab perimeter, may require lifting pavers
  • Baiting: 30cm-diameter hole every 3m in soft ground — usually finished in a morning with zero landscape damage

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