Chemical Barriers
A Chemical Barrier is a liquid (Termiticide) that is applied to the soil to form a barrier between the soil and the building structure, which prevents termites from entering your home. Chemical Barriers can be applied under a concrete floor or around the foundations of the building both prior to or after construction.
How does a Chemical Barrier work?
Chemical Barriers stop the termites gaining access to your home and damaging it. Termiticide's create a barrier that termites are unable to penetrate.
The life expectancy of a Chemical Barriers ranges from 5 to 10 years depending on which product is used - this would suggest that your home would remain termite free and will need to be retreated after 5 to 10 years. Our Technician can give you more information on the products available and when they recommend your home to be retreated.
There are a variety of Termiticide's used which have different modes of action. For example, some have a 'deterrent' mode which means the termites detect the Termiticide and move on to find another way into your home or there are others that when the termite comes in contact with the chemical they die.
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About HomeGuard Precision Termite Management
- HomeGuard is an innovative Precision Termite Management System that has been developed by FMC Australasia Pty Ltd.
- Under the Australian Standard AS3660.1 Termite Management Part 1: New Building Work HomeGuard is classified as a chemical termite barrier in a non-soil matrix combining the attributes of both chemical and physical Termite management Systems while meeting the 'Performance Appraisal' requirements of the Building Code of Australia.
- HomeGuard is the first and only chemical barrier in a non-soil matrix product ever registered by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA).
- HomeGuard is the first and only single sheet termite moisture barrier containing an Australian registered termiticide in a polymer matrix.
- HomeGuard is a single sheet with the active ingredient evenly distributed throughout the matrix.
- HomeGuard acts as a waterproof membrane, a DPC and an effective Termite Management tool all in one