The Altis Reticulation System offered by Greenzone has a number of benefits over other systems on the market.
Termite reticulation systems are both an important, but also underutilised termite management tool. With the recent acquisition of the Altis Reticulation System by Greenzone, here we have a closer look at the value of reticulation systems to pest managers and their customers, as well as the specific benefits of the Altis reticulation system.
Australian Standards state that when chemical soil treatments are applied as part of the pre-construction termite protection there needs to be a method of reapplying the chemical. If the soil is no longer exposed after construction, a reticulation system must be installed to allow the chemical to be replenished periodically.
In the post-construction situation, pest managers should always discuss any potential landscaping plans with the owner before installing a treated zone. If there are plans for laying paths or concrete areas around the perimeter of the building, it clearly makes sense to install a reticulation system during the soil trenching process to allow retreatment in the future, without lifting or drilling through the hard surfaces. The image above shows the Altis Reticulation System being installed to allow treatment replenishment once the concrete path has been poured.
Even if the homeowner doesn’t have any landscaping work in mind, it is always worth suggesting the installation of a termite reticulation system when applying a termite treated zone. It may add a bit of upfront cost, but it certainly futureproofs the property and makes subsequent treatments cheaper, so it is a good upsell opportunity for pest managers.
But which reticulation system should you choose?
With a number of reticulation systems on the market, Altis stands out from the pack due to its unique design. Altis employs low-pressure emitter technology instead of high-pressure methods used by other systems. These innovative emitters are located every 200 mm along the system providing precise and uniform distribution of chemicals. With its unique backflow preventer, it stops grit and roots entering the pipe, ensuring the system remains operational, year after year.
From an installation point of view Altis offers some significant benefits over other systems. Being a soft tube, it is physically easier to install in comparison with the hard tube reticulation systems, which tend to have a mind of their own! One of Greenzone’s first initiatives following the acquisition was to make installation even easier. The Altis system is now available in 50-metre spools, enclosed in a cardboard box, to allow for easy dispensing from the top, preventing tangling and allowing for safe storage.
Importantly, most Altis installations only require a single recharge point, contained in tamper-proof housing, making the system less obtrusive and easier to recharge. The purple patented colour for Altis ensures that the system is not confused with watering systems, conduits or utilities by homeowners, gardeners or tradesmen.
So, when it comes to reticulation systems, it’s hard to look past the trusted Altis system, with a 30-year proven track record. Altis not only provides accurate delivery of chemical, its innovative design provides a unique selling point to homeowners – their home is protected by a smart reticulation system, not just a series of plastic tubes.
Altis is an Australian invention, and with the recent acquisition by Greenzone, it remains an Australian-owned product, manufactured in Australia.
Altis is available from Agserv, Globe, Garrards and David Grays (WA).
