Johnson Group Professional Termite Control Service
With over 70 years of experience in termite control and pest management, Johnson Group provides professional solutions for homes, commercial buildings, and construction projects. Our service includes 3 termite control treatments within the contract period, a 12-month full service warranty, and a proven track record of handling over 3,000 termite cases annually — trusted by thousands of clients across Hong Kong.
For customers undergoing renovation, our team offers free termite prevention treatment for wooden flooring, door frames, and skirting boards using certified termite control chemicals. This proactive step helps protect your new home from termite infestation after move-in.
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Signs of Termite Infestation
Termites are highly elusive and can cause serious damage before being noticed. Don’t wait until wooden structures collapse — watch for these common signs of termite infestation to detect and prevent damage early:
Mud tubes on walls or corners
Termites construct mud tubes from soil and feces to maintain humidity and hide their activity. Mud lines on walls indicate active termite movement.
Hollow-sounding wood
When termites feed on wooden structures, they hollow out the inside and leave the surface intact.
Tapping affected wood produces a hollow sound — a clear warning sign.
Discarded wings
Swarming termites shed their wings after mating. Finding small piles of wings near windows or walls indicates the presence of a nearby termite colony.
Wood dust or pellet-like droppings
Accumulated granules or fine dust near furniture or walls often indicate drywood termite activity.
Surface cleaning alone cannot eliminate termite problems — these pests live deep inside wood, walls, and foundations, causing structural damage that worsens over time. Our professional termite control team is trained in termite biology and building structures, enabling precise detection and safe, effective elimination of termite infestations at their root.
Johnson Group Termite Control Solutions
Johnson Group’s Professional Termite Control Service focuses on detection, eradication, prevention, and monitoring, ensuring a comprehensive and long-term solution. Using internationally certified equipment and premium termite control chemicals, we design customized treatment plans for each client.
Termite Control Methods
Termite Inspection – Scientific Detection of Activity
Termites often hide within walls, floors, and wooden structures, making them difficult to detect. Johnson Group uses non-invasive advanced technologies for accurate termite inspections:
- FLIR® Thermographic Camera: Detects temperature variations to locate termite activity behind walls and floors.
- iTracker – Termatrac® Termite Detector: Uses radar, heat, and humidity sensors to monitor termite movements without drilling or damaging interiors.
- Termatrac® T3i Detector: Combines radar, thermal, and moisture detection for comprehensive tracking of termite nests and tunnels.
- SafePRO® Borescope: Allows direct visual inspection inside walls, pipes, and hidden structures for locating deep termite colonies
These devices help identify infestation zones, colony activity, and entry paths, enabling us to craft a precise and minimally invasive termite control strategy.
Termite Monitoring – Preventing Reinfestation
Termite control is not a one-time solution.
Johnson Group performs ongoing monitoring using Termatrac® iTracker and T3i, tracking termite movement and colony behavior.
We focus on high-risk zones such as basements, door frames, under cabinets, and wooden floor joints, ensuring full protection against reinfestation.
Water-Based Termiticide & Bait Station Systems – Safe and Effective Termite Elimination
We use Premise® 200SC by Bayer Germany (Hong Kong Registration No. 2P256), a non-repellent, infectious termiticide containing Imidacloprid.
The chemical penetrates wood and soil safely without harming humans or pets. Termites exposed to the solution transfer it to the colony, causing widespread infection and death within 30–45 days, achieving total colony elimination.
Chemical Barrier Termiticide Treatment – Long-Term Termite Prevention
To block termite entry through soil, concrete, or wall joints, Johnson Group provides pre-construction and pre-move-in chemical barrier treatments.
We inject Premise® water-based termiticide into the soil, foundation, and wooden materials, forming a long-lasting protective barrier against termite attacks.
Applications:
- New building foundations
- Wooden flooring, skirting boards, and door frames during renovation
- Houses, village homes, and properties in high-risk areas
Termite Control Service Process
Service Inquiry
Preliminary Quotation & Plan
Professional Termite Control Treatment
Service includes 3 treatments over the contract period: at the start, second month, and eighth month*. A 12-month warranty covers free re-inspections and supplementary treatment if problems recur.
Post-Treatment Follow-Up
Note: Service duration and schedule may vary depending on the infestation level and property conditions.
Termite Control Case Study
Private Residential Estate (Pre-renovation & Move-in Treatment)
Private Residential Estate (Pre-renovation & Move-in Treatment)
Client References
Hong Kong Housing Authority – Termite Control Service Contractor (since 1995)
Project References
All public housing estates and commercial complexes under the Hong Kong Housing Authority
Termite control for electrical installations (liquid termiticide application)
Client References
The Hongkong Electric Company Limited
Project References
Lamma Power Station
Commercial & Construction Projects (Foundation Termite Prevention)
Client References
Sun Fook Kong Construction Limited
Taisei-Hip Hing Joint Venture
Shimizu － China State Joint Venture
Leighton Constructors (Asia) Limited
Project References
Walt Disney Imagineering
Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel
Disney’s Hollywood Hotel
Disneyland Main Street
Disneyland Tomorrowland
Disneyland Space Mountain
Disneyland Buzz Lightyear
Disneyland Disney Storybook Theatre
Disneyland Iron Man Experience
Disneyland Back of House Building
Disneyland Toys Story
Disneyland Mystic Point
Disneyland Grizzly Gulch
Government Projects (Tree & Landscape Termite Inspection)
Client References
Leisure and Cultural Services Department
Project References
Lady MacLehose Holiday Village
Morse Park
Chai Wan Park
Kowloon Park
Lam Tsuen Wishing Trees
Client References
Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department
Project References
Hong Kong Wetland Park
What Are Termites?
Termites are social insects that live in colonies and feed on cellulose. They thrive in hidden areas such as wood, soil, wall cavities, and roof beams, working together to nest and reproduce. Feeding on cellulose materials like wood, paper, and fabric, they can cause serious and lasting damage to wooden structures, furniture, and interiors.
The Formosan subterranean termite (Coptotermes formosanus), common in Hong Kong and Taiwan, is highly destructive and often called the “super termite.” Native to eastern China, Taiwan, and Japan, it forms large colonies that rapidly infest and damage wood.
Termite Control FAQs
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Difference Between Termites and Ants
Termites resemble ants in appearance, leading many people to mistakenly believe they are simply white ants — but this is incorrect. Termites are not ants; they are social insects belonging to the order Blattodea, the same order as cockroaches. Their ancestors were specialized wood-decomposing cockroaches that fed on plant cellulose found in materials such as wood, roots, moss, and organic matter in soil.
- Waist Structure
Ants have a narrow, distinct waist separating the thorax from the abdomen, while termites lack this separation — their thorax and abdomen form a straight, uniform body. - Antennae Shape
Termites have straight, evenly segmented antennae, whereas ants’ antennae are bent, forming an “L” shape — a key distinguishing feature between the two. - Wing Proportion
Termites’ forewings and hindwings are nearly equal in length and align neatly at the tips. Ants’ forewings are noticeably longer than their hindwings, creating an asymmetrical appearance during flight. - Color Difference
Termites are lighter in color, appearing milky white or pale yellow, while ants are typically dark brown or black, giving them a deeper, glossier look.
Termite Characteristics
Termites are ancient insects with a complex social structure and tremendous destructive power. They decompose wood fibers and are beneficial in nature, but in homes, they become dangerous “silent destroyers.”
- Main Routes of Infestation
Aerial swarming: During the breeding season, reproductive termites (alates) fly off to seek suitable habitats, such as moist soil, where they shed their wings, mate, and establish new colonies.Crack infiltration: Termites enter through building cracks, constructing mud tubes that connect their underground nests to wooden structures, allowing continuous feeding and expansion.
- Strict Colony Structure
A termite colony comprises a king, queen and workers ants, each fulfilling distinct roles. Large colonies may contain millions of individuals, foraging across areas greater than 100 square meters and continuously destroying wood, paper, and plant fibers. Smaller colonies can still consist of tens of thousands of termites, covering areas of about 20 square meters. - Habits and Lifespan
Termites thrive in dark, damp environments, becoming more active at night or after rain. The queen can live over ten years, continuously reproducing, while workers and soldiers live for several months to a year, keeping the colony highly stable. - Biological Characteristics
Termites belong to the order Isoptera and have existed for over 100 million years. Once beneficial decomposers of dead wood in nature’s ecosystem, they become major pests to buildings and furniture when they feed on structural timber.
Termite Life Cycle
Termites measure approximately 4–15 mm in length. They are white during their larval stage, gradually darkening as they mature. Termites have two pairs of wings of equal length, straight antennae, and a body with no distinct separation between the head, thorax, and abdomen.
- Egg and Hatching Stage
A termite’s life cycle begins when the queen lays eggs. She deposits large numbers of eggs in suitable wooden environments, where both the king and queen tend to them until they hatch into nymphs. Larval and Nymphal Stage
The larvae are creamy white and only a few millimeters long. They resemble adult termites but are smaller in size. Nymphs are fed by the king, queen, or workers, and their guts contain protozoa capable of breaking down wood fibers into nutrients.- Adult Differentiation Stage
As nymphs mature, they differentiate into castes — workers, soldiers, or reproductives — each with specific roles. Termites undergo incomplete metamorphosis, showing little external change in form while developing distinct functions. Swarming and Nest-Building Stage
From late summer to early autumn, reproductive termites swarm in large numbers to seek new nesting sites. After finding a moist, wood-rich environment, they shed their wings, mate, and establish a new colony.
Types of Termites
Subterranean Termite
Subterranean termites require moist environments to survive, typically building nests underground or connecting them to soil through mud tubes. They often infest wooden floors, skirting boards, and door frames, especially in damp areas such as kitchens and bathrooms. Most activity occurs in spring and summer. Control methods include applying water-based termiticides or bait systems and destroying mud tubes to disrupt their routes.
Dampwood Termite
Dampwood termites live exclusively in moist or decayed wood and are commonly found in shaded, humid areas such as garden planters or coastal houses. Their breeding season occurs in spring and summer. For minor infestations, removing the affected wood and reducing moisture may suffice; for severe infestations, termiticide treatment is necessary.
Drywood Termite
Drywood termites inhabit dry, solid wood without needing soil contact. They are often found in furniture, door frames, and utility poles, with swarming typically occurring on warm autumn days. Effective control methods include heat treatment, fumigation, or the direct injection of termiticides to eliminate the colony completely.
