At Allure Pest Solutions, one of the most common questions we get is: “Can you just do a preventative spray for termites?” It seems like a simple solution – spray the house, and termites won’t come in. But the truth is, a general pest spray will not protect your home from termites. Termites require a completely different approach.
General Pest Sprays vs Termite Protection
A general pest treatment is excellent for controlling ants, spiders, cockroaches and other surface pests. We apply it to skirting boards, entry points, and the exterior perimeter of the home. When those pests come into contact with the treated surfaces, they’re eliminated.
Termites, however, don’t behave like cockroaches or ants. They live underground in large colonies and travel in concealed mud tubes to reach your home. They rarely expose themselves on the surfaces where general sprays are applied. That’s why a general spray has no real effect on them.
Why “Preventative Spraying” Doesn’t Work for Termites
- Termites avoid sprayed areas – They move through soil and mud tunnels, not across exposed surfaces.
- DIY sprays aren’t designed for termites – Products from hardware stores are usually only effective for surface pests.
- Termite treatment is a specialised field, requiring years of experience and ongoing training. This includes learning about termite behaviour and knowledge of how pesticides work.
- It creates a false sense of security – Homeowners quite often believe they’ve protected their property, when in reality, termites still have the ability to gain concealed access to the home.
How Allure Pest Solutions Protects Your Home
Real termite protection isn’t about a quick spray – it’s about installing a system that termites can’t get through. At Allure Pest Solutions, we do this by:
- Soil treatments – Using professional-grade products like Termidor and Termidor HE that bind to the soil and provide long-lasting protection.
- Physical barriers and reticulation systems – Installed around slab edges or foundations to form a continuous protection system.
- Comprehensive inspections – This can help to detect any signs of activity before major damage occurs.
These systems are specifically designed for termite behaviour, not general pests. They don’t just kill the termites you see – they impact the colony itself and ensure your home is properly defended.
The Allure Difference
At Allure Pest Solutions, we want homeowners to understand the difference between general pest control and termite management. A preventative spray will keep spiders and cockroaches out, but it will not stop termites. If you want true protection, you need a tailored termite management system put in place.
Don’t risk your biggest investment on a quick spray. Book an inspection with Allure Pest Solutions today and let us design a termite management plan that will give you real peace of mind.