Jets Pest Control · Termite Cost Guide
Termite treatment, priced upfront.
Real 2026 prices for termite inspections, treatments and Termidor HE barriers across Brisbane and Ipswich — from a $260 spot treatment to a fully warranted barrier. No 'call for a quote' games.
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What termite treatment costs in Brisbane and Ipswich
Termite treatment in Brisbane and Ipswich costs anywhere from $260 for a localised spot treatment to $2,000 for a full colony baiting program, while a complete Termidor HE chemical barrier typically costs between $3,300 and $6,600 in Southeast Queensland. The right figure for your home depends on one thing above all: what the termites are actually doing on your property.
Most pest control companies won't publish their termite prices at all. We do. Every price in this article is our real, current price — including GST — taken straight from our published price list. Use it to budget properly, and to sanity-check any quote you receive from anyone else.
Visual termite inspection (AS 3660.2) — $185–$385
Finds activity and tells you which treatment you actually need.
Termite nest direct injection — from $260
Destroys ground mounds and tree nests up to 3 metres high.
Spot treatment (mudding & shelter tubes) — from $260
Kills activity in fences, stumps and loose timbers.
Termite eradication (foaming & dusting) — from $760
Eradicates termites from inside a structure, with a follow-up visit.
Colony baiting program — $2,000 fixed fee
Eliminates the entire colony over 8–12 weeks of fortnightly visits.
Power pole treatment — $350 per pole
20L of termiticide plus Polesaver rods for privately owned poles.
Termidor HE chemical barrier — $66 per lineal metre
Up to 8 years of protection with a $2 million warranty.
Jets Pest Control prices as at July 2026. All prices include GST.
Why there's no single 'termite treatment price'
When someone asks us 'how much does termite treatment cost?', the honest answer is a question back: where are the termites, and what species are they?
A nest in a tree stump at the back fence is a completely different job to Coptotermes acinaciformis working through your wall cavities. The first is a $260 injection job done in an hour. The second needs a structured eradication program, because Coptotermes is the most destructive termite species in Australia and a half-measure just pushes the colony somewhere else in your home.
Species matters more than most homeowners realise. Schedorhinotermes intermedius, for example, is notoriously sensitive to disturbance — treat it the wrong way and the colony retreats, only to resurface months later. Others, like Microcerotermes turneri, look alarming but pose far less risk to structural timber. That's why a proper species identification comes before any quote worth the paper it's written on.
The other factors that move the price are the extent of the infestation, your home's construction type (slab-on-ground, suspended floor, brick veneer, timber frame), and how accessible the affected areas are. None of these can be assessed over the phone — which is why we quote after an inspection, not before.
Step one: the inspection
Every termite job starts with a visual termite inspection carried out to Australian Standard AS 3660.2:2017:
- Apartment or flat — $185
- Townhouse or duplex — $235
- House, 1–4 bedrooms — $285
- House, 5 bedrooms — $335
- House, 6+ bedrooms — $385
The inspection uses FLIR thermal imaging, Termatrac radar and Tramex moisture meters to find activity that isn't visible to the naked eye. If you're buying a home, you'll want a timber pest inspection to AS 4349.3 instead ($285–$485), which also covers borers and fungal decay.
It's tempting to go straight to treatment when you can already see termites. Don't. The inspection is what tells you whether you're dealing with a $260 problem or a $2,000 one — and paying $285 to avoid buying the wrong treatment is the best value on this entire page.
Treating active termites: $260 to $2,000
Nest injection and spot treatments
If termites are in a ground mound, an arboreal (tree) nest up to 3 metres high, a fence line, stump or loose timbers — but not inside your home — a direct treatment is usually enough. Liquid termiticide is injected straight into the nest or applied to the mud leads and shelter tubes.
A spot treatment kills the termites in the treated area, but it does not eliminate the colony. If the nest itself can't be located and destroyed, the colony can simply approach from another direction — which is where the next two options come in.
Foaming and dusting eradication
When termites are active inside a structure, we use foaming or dusting treatments to eradicate them from the building. A non-repellent termiticide is introduced directly into the workings, where foraging termites carry it back through the colony. These structural eradication treatments start at $760.
Colony baiting program
For established colonies — or disturbance-sensitive species where liquid treatments risk scattering the termites — a baiting program is the most reliable path to full colony elimination. A chitin synthesis inhibitor bait stops termites from moulting, and because it acts slowly, workers spread it throughout the colony before any alarm is raised.
We also treat privately owned power poles at $350 per pole — 20 litres of liquid termiticide plus Preschem Polesaver rods, with a photographic chemical application record provided.
Termite barrier cost: $66 per lineal metre
Here's the distinction that trips up most homeowners: treatment kills the termites you have; a barrier stops the next colony getting in. Treatments carry no warranty, because they target an existing infestation. Long-term protection comes from a chemical termite management system installed to AS 3660.
The per-metre rate makes your cost easy to estimate:
- 3-bedroom house with single garage — ~50 lineal metres — ~$3,300
- 4-bedroom house with double garage — ~60 lineal metres — ~$3,960
- 4-bedroom house with study and media room — ~75 lineal metres — ~$4,950
Across Southeast Queensland, most Termidor HE barrier installations land between $3,300 and $6,600. Examples only — your exact perimeter is confirmed with a free measure and quote.
An initial termite inspection is required under AS 3660 before installation, and because residential work over $3,300 requires QBCC home warranty insurance in Queensland, a premium of roughly $210–$250 applies. We hold the QBCC termite management licence this work legally requires — something worth checking before you accept any barrier quote.
What do you get for that money?
- Termidor HE binds to the soil as an undetectable treated zone — termites can't smell it or avoid it; they pass through, pick it up, and transfer it through the colony.
- Up to 8 years of protection when installed by an Accredited Termidor Applicator.
- Backed by BASF's $2 million Termidor Assurance Warranty — provided you keep up annual inspections, which the warranty (and AS 3660) requires.
Eligible customers do better again: we offer a 10% discount on Termidor HE barriers for ADF members (serving and retired), Seniors cardholders and Pension cardholders.
What does doing nothing cost?
This is the comparison that matters. CSIRO's landmark 'Termite Tally' survey inspected more than 5,100 Australian homes and linked termite risk to a home's age and location — and the headline finding was blunt: roughly one in five Australian homes has had termite damage. Southeast Queensland's warm, humid climate puts Ipswich and Brisbane squarely in a high-risk zone, a point the QBCC makes to Queensland homeowners directly.
Termite damage routinely runs into tens of thousands of dollars in structural repairs — and home insurance in Australia generally does not cover termite damage. Insurers treat it as preventable. The entire financial risk sits with you, which is exactly why a $285 annual inspection and a barrier costing less than a kitchen benchtop are cheap by comparison.
What should a termite quote include?
Wherever you get your quote — and we'd encourage you to compare — make sure it spells out six things:
- The species identified, because species determines method. A quote that doesn't name the termite is a guess.
- The treatment method and product, with the price for follow-up visits stated upfront.
- Compliance with AS 3660 — the Australian Standard for termite management in and around buildings.
- Licensing — in Queensland, termite management work requires the appropriate QBCC licence.
- GST-inclusive pricing with any minimum charges and per-litre chemical rates disclosed.
- Warranty terms in writing — including the honest statement that eradication treatments don't carry ongoing-protection warranties, and what conditions apply to barrier warranties.
If a quote is dramatically cheaper than the figures on this page, ask which of those six items has been left out. There's usually one.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to get rid of termites in Brisbane and Ipswich?
Nest injections and spot treatments start at $260, structural eradication by foaming or dusting starts at $760, and a full colony baiting program is a $2,000 fixed fee. The right option depends on the species and the extent of activity, which is confirmed by an inspection ($185–$385).
How much does a full termite barrier cost?
Our Termidor HE barrier is $66 per lineal metre including GST. Most Southeast Queensland homes fall between $3,300 and $6,600, plus the pre-installation inspection and (for jobs over $3,300) a QBCC home warranty insurance premium of around $210–$250.
Is termite treatment worth the money?
With around one in five Australian homes affected by termite damage, repair bills routinely in the tens of thousands, and home insurance generally excluding termite damage, professional treatment and prevention is one of the clearer financial decisions a homeowner in a high-risk area can make.
Can I treat termites myself to save money?
We'd strongly advise against it. Spraying visible termites with household insecticide disturbs the colony and drives it deeper into the structure, usually making professional treatment harder and more expensive. Termidor isn't available for DIY purchase, and termite management systems must be installed to AS 3660.1 or AS 3660.2 by a licensed operator. If you find termites: don't disturb them, don't spray them, and book an inspection.
Why don't termite treatments come with a warranty?
Eradication treatments target an existing infestation — they can't stop a new colony arriving next season, so no reputable operator warrants them as ongoing protection. Long-term warranties belong to management systems: a Termidor HE barrier carries BASF's $2 million Assurance Warranty for up to 8 years, conditional on annual inspections.
How often do I need a termite inspection?
AS 3660.2 recommends inspections at least every 12 months, and more frequently — every 3 to 6 months — in high-risk areas like Southeast Queensland. Annual inspections are also mandatory to keep a Termidor warranty valid.
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Every price on this page is current as at July 2026 and published on our pricing page — no call-out fees, no hidden extras, and a 10% discount for Seniors, Pensioners and ADF members. A local licensed technician — not a call centre — responds within 2 hours, servicing all Ipswich and Brisbane suburbs.
