Combined termite barrier systems bring together several products, with each performing a specific role. These products include Fipforce HP, Termidor, Biflex, Kordon and Greenzone expansion joint foam. Each product is designed for particular applications and termite entry risks. Depending on the building design and site conditions, combining compatible products can help manage multiple potential entry points. No termite management system eliminates the need for regular professional inspections.
Redundancy is the point, not an inefficiency
A layered system can provide broader coverage by managing different potential termite entry points. However, installed systems can be damaged, disturbed or bypassed by later landscaping, excavation, building modifications or soil movement. Regular professional inspections help identify termite activity and changes that may affect the system.
A practical combination for new construction
- Soil-applied termiticide (Biflex, Termidor or Fipforce HP, depending on the approved design and site conditions) installed in the locations specified by the product label and termite management plan
- Kordon beneath the slab, at the perimeter or around service penetrations where specified in the documented system design
- Greenzone Expansion Foam in compatible expansion or movement joints where specified by the building and termite management design
When specified and installed correctly during construction, compatible products can manage different potential termite entry points. The complete system must comply with the applicable building requirements, product labels and installation instructions. Australian termite management requirements do not automatically require physical and chemical products to be combined.
A practical combination for renovations and retrofits
For existing properties, termite management systems require a different approach. Where permitted by the product label and suitable for the property, technicians may establish a soil-treated zone through trenching, rodding, drilling or injection around accessible areas. Building-integrated products may also be installed as part of accessible renovation or extension work. For example, Kordon cannot ordinarily be retrofitted into a completed existing building, but it may be incorporated into an extension. Regular inspections can help identify termite activity and any damage, disturbance or deterioration affecting the system.
Matching the system to the site, not the other way around
Reactive soil, multi-stage construction, previous termite activity, extensive paving and multiple expansion joints can influence the choice of protection. For this reason, an effective termite management plan begins with a site assessment rather than a product order. Appropriately licensed or manufacturer-accredited professionals should develop and install the termite management system based on the property’s construction, soil conditions and termite risks.
What to ask your pest management provider
- Which chemical barrier will you use for this specific site, and why?
- Where will you install the building-integrated barriers, and which penetrations, joints or perimeter areas will they cover?
- How will you inspect and maintain the system after installation?
- What installation plans, compliance certificates and warranty documents you’ll receive
If these questions cannot be answered clearly, request a written termite management plan and supporting product documentation before proceeding.
We design termite management systems around the building, site conditions and identified termite risks rather than relying on a default product list. Get in touch for a pre-construction, renovation or existing-property assessment, and we’ll recommend suitable products and installation methods for your property.
