๐ก Key Takeaways
- 18-year-old terrace houses in Bukit Rimau are highly susceptible to subterranean termite attack
- Mud tubes on garden retaining walls indicate active colony movement from soil to structure
- Soil treatment creates a chemical barrier around the entire property perimeter
- DIY sprays scatter termites and make professional treatment harder โ always call experts first
- Soil treatment includes warranty coverage โ if termites return, we retreat free of charge
Termite Soil Treatment โ Bukit Rimau Case Study
The homeowner contacted Mr Pest Control Shah Alam after discovering mud tubes running along the garden retaining wall of their 18-year-old double-storey terrace in Bukit Rimau. What started as a small patch of mud tubes had spread to the exterior wall and was heading towards the timber roof trusses.
The Problem
The property โ an 18-year-old double-storey terrace with original timber roof trusses โ had never received professional termite treatment since construction. The homeowner noticed mud tubes on the garden retaining wall and called us for a free inspection.
Our technician's findings were concerning:
- Active subterranean termite mud tubes running from soil up the garden retaining wall
- Mud tubes extending along the exterior wall towards the roof line
- Early-stage damage to timber roof truss connections
- Multiple termite entry points along the property perimeter
- Previous DIY insecticide spray had scattered the colony โ creating new routes
Properties in the Bukit Rimau area are particularly vulnerable because many were built in the early 2000s with timber roof trusses and the original soil treatment has long since degraded.
Our Approach
Based on the inspection, we recommended full perimeter termite soil treatment โ the most effective method for subterranean termites in terrace houses. This creates a continuous chemical barrier in the soil around the entire property, blocking all termite entry points.
Treatment Process
- Preparation: We mapped all entry points and marked drilling positions around the full perimeter โ front, sides, and rear including the garden retaining wall area.
- Soil drilling: Holes were drilled at 30cm intervals along the entire perimeter, both internal (along skirting) and external (around foundations). Special attention was given to the retaining wall junction.
- Chemical injection: Professional-grade termiticide was injected under pressure into each drill point, saturating the soil to create an unbroken barrier. The chemical is odourless and safe once dry.
- Sealing & cleanup: All drill holes were sealed with cement. The property was cleaned and ready for normal use the same day.
Results
At the 2-week follow-up inspection, all termite activity had ceased. The mud tubes had dried out and no new construction was observed. The timber roof truss connections were assessed โ the early-stage damage was superficial and did not require structural repair.
The treatment included a full warranty โ if termites breach the barrier during the warranty period, we retreat at no extra cost. We also scheduled quarterly monitoring visits for the first year.
"I wish I had called professionals earlier instead of wasting time with DIY solutions. The team was thorough, explained everything clearly, and the results speak for themselves. No more termite problems."
โ Homeowner, Bukit Rimau
๐ Sources & References
- Malaysian Pest Management Association (MPMA) โ Soil Treatment Standards
- Department of Agriculture Malaysia โ Approved Termiticide List
- CIDB Malaysia โ Building Maintenance Guidelines for Termite Prevention
- Mr Pest Control Shah Alam โ 8 Years of Field Experience (Est. 2018)
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