Termite Season
Is Here in Sydney
Autumn swarms across Hornsby, Hills District & North Shore are surging. Don't wait until the damage is visible — book your season inspection now.
March–May Is When Termites
Make Their Move
Sydney's autumn conditions — warm days, cooler nights, and post-summer moisture in the soil — create ideal conditions for termite colonies to produce swarming alates. These winged reproductives leave to start new colonies, often right inside your home.
Properties near bushland in Hornsby, Pennant Hills, Dural, Castle Hill and North Shore suburbs are at the highest risk. A single mature colony can contain up to 2 million termites consuming 1kg of wood daily.
6 Autumn Termite Warning Signs
Spotted any of these in your home? Don't wait — autumn swarms escalate fast. Call us or book an inspection today.
Flying termites (alates)
Winged termites swarming near lights or windows — the #1 autumn warning sign.
Mud tubes on walls
Pencil-thin brown tunnels running along foundations, skirting boards, or walls.
Hollow-sounding timber
Tap on door frames or floors — a hollow thud means termites have eaten the inside.
Frass (termite droppings)
Small piles of fine wood-coloured pellets near timber structures.
Tight doors & windows
Frames warping or swelling as termites tunnel through the surrounding wood.
Bubbling or peeling paint
Moisture from termite activity causes paint to bubble or wallpaper to peel.
Our Termite Season Inspection
A thorough AS 3660.2-compliant inspection, not a quick look-around. We check every accessible area of your property.
Full Interior Inspection
Every room, wall cavity, skirting board, door frame and window sill examined.
Subfloor & Roof Void
Subfloor spaces and roof voids — the most common hidden termite hotspots.
Garden & Perimeter
Fences, garden sleepers, stumps, mulch beds and soil-to-timber contact points.
Written Report
Detailed AS 3660.2 report with risk rating, photos and treatment recommendations.
Termite Season Coverage Areas
Same-day inspections available across all these high-risk autumn termite zones.
Autumn Termite Season — FAQs
Everything Sydney homeowners ask us during swarm season.
Get Your Autumn Inspection Quote
Send us your details and we'll confirm availability for your area, usually within 2 hours.