Emergency termite control · Melbourne
Active termites confirmed?
Get treatment started fast.
Once activity is confirmed, every week of delay is more timber at risk. Trident Pest Control runs a genuine 24-hour emergency line to get treatment underway as quickly as possible.
- Licensed VIC pest technicians — Lic. L012728
- Accredited for both liquid barrier and baiting treatments
- Fixed price agreed with you before any work starts
- Family and pet safety is a priority in how treatments are applied
Request an emergency treatment
Tell us what’s going on and we’ll get back to you to confirm arrival.
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When it's an emergency
When termite treatment becomes urgent
Once activity is confirmed, the priority shifts from finding the problem to stopping it doing further damage.
Activity confirmed by inspection
A recent inspection identifying active termites is the clearest trigger to move straight into treatment without delay.
Termites actively feeding on visible timber
Seeing termites at work on structural or decorative timber means damage is happening right now, not just at risk of happening.
A nest exposed during renovation
Disturbing an active colony mid-renovation often calls for prompt treatment before work can safely continue.
Follow-up treatment after an inspection
If a recent inspection flagged activity but treatment hasn't started yet, closing that gap quickly matters.
Activity spreading from next door
Confirmed termites in a neighbouring property can be a reasonable trigger to get your own property treated proactively.
Haven't confirmed activity yet?
If you haven't had an inspection yet, our emergency termite inspection page is the right place to start.
Barrier vs. baiting — different approaches:
Barrier vs. baiting — different approaches: A liquid soil barrier (we’re Termidor Accredited Applicators) creates a continuous chemical zone around the structure that termites can’t detect or avoid. A baiting system (we’re Trelona Certified Installers) uses stations that worker termites carry back to the colony, targeting it at the source. Your technician will recommend the right approach — or a combination — based on your property.
Avoid DIY spot-treatment: Spraying visible termites with a household insecticide can cause the colony to “bud” or split into smaller, harder-to-detect groups rather than eliminating the problem, and can also compromise a professional treatment afterwards. It’s best left untouched until a technician arrives.
Before we arrive
What to do while you wait
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Leave the affected area undisturbed
Avoid poking, spraying or removing anything from the area until the technician has assessed it.
2
Gather any previous inspection reports
These help the technician understand what’s already been identified and plan treatment accordingly.
3
Note the exact location of visible activity
Room, wall, or section of yard — specific details speed up the assessment on arrival.
4
Ensure clear access to the subfloor or perimeter
Barrier treatments often need access around the outside or underneath the property — clearing obstacles helps.
5
Hold off on repairs to damaged timber
Wait until treatment is underway before patching or replacing anything affected.
6
Keep pets away from garden areas near the perimeter
Especially once barrier treatment is scheduled, to keep the treated zone undisturbed.
- How it works
From your call to a treated property
We don’t simply treat the pest. We identify the cause, apply the right treatment and help reduce the chance of it coming back.
01
Call or request online
Tell us what you're seeing and roughly where the trail or nest is.
02
Technician dispatched
We prioritise genuine emergencies and confirm an arrival window with you.
03
Assessment & fixed price
A full inspection first, then a fixed price agreed before any work starts.
04
Treated & explained
Nest treatment carried out, with plain-English advice on prevention going forward.
Why Melbourne trusts us
What Melbourne trusts us on
Fully licensed & insured
VIC pest control licence L012728.
Family & pet conscious
Safety is front of mind in how products are chosen and applied.
Upfront fixed pricing
Agreed before work starts — no surprises on the invoice.
Police-checked technicians
Every technician entering your property has been vetted.
Local Melbourne team
Based in Truganina, working across the west, north and south-east.
Genuine 24/7 emergency line
Not a call centre — a real line for urgent pest issues.
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FAQs
Emergency termite control questions
A liquid soil barrier creates a continuous treated zone around the structure. A baiting system uses stations that worker termites carry bait back to the colony from, targeting it more directly. We're accredited for both and will recommend the right fit, or a combination, for your property.
This varies depending on the property, the extent of activity, and the treatment method chosen. Your technician will give you a clear timeline as part of the assessment before work starts.
Yes. We use APVMA-approved products and will advise on any precautions or re-entry times specific to the treatment method used on your property.
Details vary by treatment type and property, and your technician will explain what's included as part of your specific quote. We haven't published a fixed guarantee period here, so please ask directly for the most current information.
Both barrier and baiting treatments are designed to address the wider colony, not just visible activity, which is important when termites are already inside wall cavities or other hard-to-reach areas. Your technician will explain the approach for your specific situation.
Suburbs we respond to
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- Western Suburbs
- Northern Suburbs
- Melbourne & Surrounds
- Melton & Surrounds
- Geelong & Surrounds
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