If you find active termites, leave the area as undisturbed as practical. Do not spray them, break open the workings, remove damaged timber or start repairs before the activity is assessed. Record the location, take a photo if it can be done without disturbing the area, and arrange a termite inspection.
For property-specific assessment and treatment planning, see termite treatment in Rockhampton.
What to do now
- Stop touching the affected timber or wall area.
- Keep people, pets and cleaning work away from the discovery point.
- Note the room, building side or structure where activity appeared.
- Gather previous inspection, treatment or termite-system records.
- Mention recent leaks, renovations, landscaping or drainage changes.
- Arrange an inspection before comparing treatment methods.
Killing the termites you can see does not show where the rest of the activity is, how they entered or which areas are affected. Disturbance can also make the visible evidence harder to assess.
What happens at the next step
The inspection should separate confirmed activity from visible damage, risk conditions and inaccessible areas. From there, the treatment discussion can address the finding, access, construction and the role of active treatment, a managed system, monitoring or property maintenance.
Termite treatment and building repair are separate scopes. If visible damage needs repair or structural assessment, obtain advice from an appropriately qualified professional rather than treating the pest inspection as a building assessment.
Related reading
Read the fuller guide on what to do if you find live termites and compare termite treatment, barriers and baiting.