Termites can attack houses, sheds, commercial buildings and other structures containing accessible cellulose materials. Because their activity often remains concealed, an appropriate termite management system can help reduce the risk of concealed entry and extensive damage.
One available option is the Cavtect Wall Cavity Reticulation System. Cavtect uses permanently installed pipework to distribute a registered liquid termiticide into a specified sand or soil layer within a wall cavity. The system also allows technicians to replenish the treated zone when required.
Cavtect will not suit every building. A qualified pest management professional should assess the construction, termite risk and proposed treatment areas before recommending it.
Why do I need to invest in preventative termite control?
Termites are not generally considered a public health pest, but some species can cause extensive damage to structural timber and other cellulose-based materials. The level of risk varies according to the property’s location, construction, moisture conditions, inspection access and existing termite management measures.
These insects feed on cellulose, found in wood, paper, and other materials commonly used in construction. As a result, termite infestations can not only compromise the structural integrity of a building, but they can also damage furniture and other personal belongings.
Termite activity is a recognised risk in Newcastle, but it is inaccurate to say that every property will inevitably experience an infestation. Regular termite inspections, moisture management, clear inspection zones and a suitable termite management system can help reduce the risk.
Cavtect may form one part of that management plan where the property’s construction and treatment requirements suit the system.
How Does Cavtect Work?
Cavtect is a reticulated termiticide-delivery system. Installers position purpose-built pipework within designated wall-cavity areas during construction. Spray jets along the pipe distribute liquid termiticide into the specified sand or soil layer.
The termiticide creates a treated zone that helps deter concealed entry by subterranean termites. When the product’s protection period expires, a licensed technician can replenish the treatment through the system without reopening the wall cavity.
The pipework acts as the delivery method. It does not kill termites or provide protection by itself. Cavtect also does not prevent termites from nesting elsewhere on or near the property. The technician must apply an appropriate registered termiticide at the correct concentration, volume and pressure.
Cavtect should form part of a documented termite management plan that includes inspections and maintenance.
What Are the Benefits of a Cavtect System?
Where Cavtect suits the construction, its potential benefits include:
- Targeted delivery of termiticide into specified wall-cavity treatment zones
- Accessible filling points for future replenishment
- Less disruption during retreatment because the pipework remains installed
- More consistent distribution than attempting to treat an inaccessible cavity after construction
- The ability to maintain the treated zone according to the termiticide label and system documentation
However, Cavtect is not maintenance-free and does not replace regular termite inspections. Its performance depends on correct design, installation, charging and future servicing. Construction work, inaccessible filling points or damage to the system may also affect its performance.
How Often Should a Cavtect System Be Inspected and Recharged?
Check the installation documentation, durable notice and previous treatment records for the required inspection and recharge schedule. The correct interval depends on the termiticide used, its registered protection period, site conditions and any applicable warranty requirements.
A technician should confirm that the filling points remain accessible, review the system layout where records are available and check whether construction or landscaping has affected the treated areas.
The termiticide does not remain stored inside the pipes. Instead, the system distributes it into the designated sand or soil layer, where the active ingredient gradually breaks down. When retreatment becomes due, a qualified technician recharges the system according to the product label and system specifications.
Cavtect maintenance does not replace a professional termite inspection.
Is Cavtect Suitable for Your Property?
Cavtect can provide a practical, replenishable treatment option for suitable wall-cavity construction. However, no termite management system can guarantee that termites will never enter or damage a building.
Newcastle Pest Exterminators can assess the property, review any existing system documentation and explain whether Cavtect or another termite management option suits the construction and risk conditions.
Contact our team to arrange an assessment.
