Termite Pipe (Reticulation) Systems: Lifetime Re-treatment Without Drilling

A reticulation system is a network of pipes laid in the soil around and under a building during construction, with outlets at ground level. Every few years the termiticide is pumped through the pipes and the barrier is refreshed without drilling a single hole in your finished floor.

It is the approach used on hospitals, schools, plazas and high-value homes where re-treatment should never mean disruption.

Why it happens in Pakistani homes and buildings

A soil barrier does not last forever. In a finished building, re-treating means drilling through marble and tiles every few years. Pipes laid before the slab make the barrier renewable from the outside in an afternoon.

Signs you need termite pipe (reticulation) system

• You are building a high-value home, hospital, school or commercial building
• You expect to hold the building for decades
• Re-treatment by drilling would be unacceptable in your finished interiors
• The site is in a known termite area

How Shield Agro does termite pipe (reticulation) system

1. Design. We plan the pipe layout from your drawings so it covers the full footprint and perimeter.
2. Installation. Perforated piping is laid before the slab and around the perimeter, with injection points at accessible spots.
3. Initial charge. The system is charged with termiticide and pressure-tested to confirm even distribution.
4. Handover. You receive an as-built layout showing every pipe run and injection point.
5. Recharge. When the barrier is due for renewal, we recharge through the injection points without drilling.

What is included

• Layout design from drawings
• Perforated piping under slab and around perimeter
• Ground-level injection points
• Initial termiticide charge and pressure test
• As-built layout document
• Recharge service at agreed intervals

What does termite pipe (reticulation) system cost in Pakistan?

Termite Pipe (Reticulation) System is priced on site after a free inspection. Priced per running metre of pipe plus the initial charge, quoted after reviewing the building plan. There is no call-out charge, and the price we agree is the price you pay.

How to keep the problem from coming back

• Install before the slab and plinth; it cannot be retrofitted under a finished floor
• Keep the outlet positions on a plan with the building drawings
• Schedule a recharge on the agreed cycle; put it in the maintenance calendar
• Combine with annual inspection

Frequently asked questions

When does the pipe system have to be installed?

Before the floor slab is poured. Once the slab is down, piping cannot be laid under it, although a perimeter-only system can still be installed around the outside of an existing building.

How often does it need recharging?

A soil barrier typically needs renewing every few years depending on soil, moisture and termite pressure. We agree a recharge schedule at handover; each recharge is a short visit with no drilling.

Is it worth it compared with plain pre-construction treatment?

For a house you plan to live in for decades, yes. Plain treatment protects for its initial life and then needs drilling to renew. The pipe system costs more upfront but makes every future renewal quick and clean.

Book termite pipe (reticulation) system with Shield Agro

We are based in Johar Town, Lahore, and cover termite control across Pakistan, with teams in Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad and Multan and scheduled visits elsewhere. Read the full service page for Termite Pipe (Reticulation) System, book a free inspection, call 0321-4583500 or message us on WhatsApp with a photo of the problem and your area. We reply under 30 minutes in working hours.