The 2026 Safety Audit
One of the most common questions we get at Termite Guys Brisbane is: “If it’s strong enough to kill a termite colony, is it safe for my toddler or my dog?”
In 2026, the answer is a definitive yes. In fact, modern termite baiting is widely considered the most eco-friendly and family-safe form of termite management available in Australia. Here is the science behind why you can breathe easy.
1. Targeted Biology (Chitin Synthesis Inhibitors)
The active ingredients in systems like Trelona (Novaluron) and Sentricon (Hexaflumuron) do not target the nervous system or blood of mammals.
How it works: These are Insect Growth Regulators (IGRs). They specifically stop insects from being able to produce chitin – the substance that makes up a termite’s hard outer shell (exoskeleton).
The Safety Factor: Humans, dogs, cats, and birds don’t have exoskeletons; we have bones and skin. Because we don’t produce chitin, the active ingredient is essentially inert to our biology. In many industry tests, the bait is found to be less toxic to mammals than common table salt.
2. Secure, "Key-Locked" Engineering
We don’t just leave bait lying around. In 2026, station design has reached a new peak of security:
Child-Proof Caps: Every station installed around your Brisbane property is flush with the ground and requires a specialized “Top Cap Key” to open. A curious toddler cannot simply “pop” the lid.
Pet-Proof Housing: The bait is contained deep within a heavy-duty plastic cylinder. Even a dog that likes to dig will find it incredibly difficult to access the internal cartridge.
3. No Chemicals in the Soil
Unlike liquid barrier treatments, which require hundreds of liters of chemical solution to be saturated into the soil around your home:
Zero Leaching: The bait is a solid matrix. It stays inside the station. It does not wash away into your vegetable patch, your lawn, or your local waterways during a Brisbane storm.
Safe for Backyard Chickens: If you have free-ranging pets or chickens in suburbs like Brookfield or Samford, baiting is the only choice that ensures they aren’t scratching in chemically treated dirt.
4. 2026 "Low-Impact" Service
Because baiting is non-invasive, there are no “exclusion periods.”
No Fumes: There is zero odor and no airborne particles.
Business as Usual: You don’t need to keep the kids inside or the dog locked away while we work. We install the system, lock the caps, and your backyard remains yours to enjoy immediately.
Expert Tip: If you have an indoor cat or a “chewer” breed of dog like a Beagle or Labrador, let our technicians know. We can strategically place stations under mulch or in garden beds where they are even less likely to be noticed by your pets.