How Termite Control Protects Your Property in Dubai

Termite control protects a property by creating a treated barrier between the soil and the building, removing active termites from the structure and monitoring for new activity. Without it, termites can damage door frames, wardrobes, flooring and other timber for months before anyone notices.

How do termites damage a property?

Soil-dwelling termites enter through cracks in the floor slab, expansion joints and gaps around pipes. They build mud tubes to reach timber and eat it from the inside, leaving a thin outer layer. Door frames, skirting boards, wardrobes, kitchen units and wooden flooring are the usual targets.

What does termite control involve?

1. Inspection to confirm activity and find entry points.
2. Soil barrier treatment, applied before construction or injected along walls and floors afterwards.
3. Wood treatment for infested frames and joinery.
4. Monitoring to confirm the activity has stopped.

When should a property be treated?

• Before construction, when the soil can be treated under the slab
• When you see mud tubes, hollow wood or discarded wings
• Before buying or renovating a villa
• When a neighbouring property has had termites

Which properties are most at risk?

• Villas and townhouses with gardens and irrigation
• Ground-floor apartments and shops
• Buildings with timber fit-outs or wooden flooring
• Properties with leaks or damp walls

How can I reduce the risk between inspections?

• Repair leaks and keep AC drain lines clear
• Keep soil and planters away from walls
• Store wood and cardboard off the floor
• Book an inspection once a year

Read the early signs of termite infestation, or see our termite control service in Dubai.

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