termites in stump

sandyr · 15th November 2009, 07:37 PM

we have been told that we have termites in one of the stumps we have on our property. As far as they could tell there not in the house or any where else. So I was wondering if removing the stump, and probably the rest as well, would be an option to get rid of the termites. The stumps are palm trees and we live on the gold coast qld.

Done it · 15th November 2009, 07:52 PM

I've never seen termites in a palm, but a lot of things happen on the Gold Coast that I don't know about.

sandyr · 15th November 2009, 07:58 PM

we have only been here a few weeks so we don't know how long ago it was chopped down but the pest guy said it was alot drier than the others so thats why the termites were in this stump. There is no nest just the termites.

Drouin Tree Service · 15th November 2009, 07:59 PM

Grind it out and be done with it.

Eric Frei · 15th November 2009, 08:14 PM

Ditto, if it's a palm there's bugger all roots like a real tree for them to eat, get a stump grind.

sandyr · 15th November 2009, 08:17 PM

whats the going rate for a palm tree stump removal?

Drouin Tree Service · 15th November 2009, 08:33 PM

Ring around,ask how deep they will take it.

Get 3 qoutes and don't just take who is cheapest they might also be the nastiest.

Eric Frei · 15th November 2009, 08:36 PM

1 stump, expect a minimum charge.... anywhere between $50 and $100 I guess unless you're out woop woop.

Also measure access, machines vary in size.

arborjockey · 18th November 2009, 05:04 AM

Tannerite is what we use here in Indiana. You can find the instructions on youtube

15th November 2009, 07:37 PM	#1
sandyr I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: gold coast australia Posts: 3	termites in stump we have been told that we have termites in one of the stumps we have on our property. As far as they could tell there not in the house or any where else. So I was wondering if removing the stump, and probably the rest as well, would be an option to get rid of the termites. The stumps are palm trees and we live on the gold coast qld.

15th November 2009, 07:52 PM	#2
Done it Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Australia. Posts: 780	Re: termites in stump I've never seen termites in a palm, but a lot of things happen on the Gold Coast that I don't know about.

15th November 2009, 07:58 PM	#3
sandyr I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: gold coast australia Posts: 3	Re: termites in stump we have only been here a few weeks so we don't know how long ago it was chopped down but the pest guy said it was alot drier than the others so thats why the termites were in this stump. There is no nest just the termites.

15th November 2009, 07:59 PM	#4
Drouin Tree Service Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 1,726	Re: termites in stump Grind it out and be done with it. __________________ Drouin Tree Services \| Excavator Hire - Drouin and SE Gippsland \| Landclearing Melbourne

15th November 2009, 08:14 PM	#5
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,993	Re: termites in stump Ditto, if it's a palm there's bugger all roots like a real tree for them to eat, get a stump grind. __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Palm and Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

15th November 2009, 08:17 PM	#6
sandyr I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: gold coast australia Posts: 3	Re: termites in stump whats the going rate for a palm tree stump removal?

15th November 2009, 08:33 PM	#7
Drouin Tree Service Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 1,726	Re: termites in stump Ring around,ask how deep they will take it. Get 3 qoutes and don't just take who is cheapest they might also be the nastiest. __________________ Drouin Tree Services \| Excavator Hire - Drouin and SE Gippsland \| Landclearing Melbourne

15th November 2009, 08:36 PM	#8
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,993	Re: termites in stump 1 stump, expect a minimum charge.... anywhere between $50 and $100 I guess unless you're out woop woop. Also measure access, machines vary in size. __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Palm and Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

18th November 2009, 05:04 AM	#9
arborjockey Mature tree Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: hawaii. ohio. oregon. california Posts: 259	Re: termites in stump Tannerite is what we use here in Indiana. You can find the instructions on youtube

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