Termite Control
Chatswood West North Shore

Treatment For Termite Infestation

across the country it is quite common for termites to be called ‘white ants’. These are insect pests that can cause extensive damage to structures and properties in Chatswood West North Shore every year, making termite control so essential.

Termite Removal/Protection Strategies

You will find various types of termite infestations and so the best treatments also vary. When you bring in the professionals, they will likely to apply one of two general termite management processes. This can include chemical treatments that form a barrier between the termites and the building you wish to protect. Or perhaps, the extermination of the white ant colony with baiting techniques.

In Chatswood West, chemical treatments are the more traditionally applied management strategy to kill termites. However, interception and baiting for colony eradication has its’ own benefits that should not be dismissed.

It’s wise to first have a specialist termite exterminator come out to the building to fully evaluate the damage.

So you already realise there is a termite problem and need the very best control available in Chatswood West? Do you wish to find a dependable termite control service in Chatswood West? We will assist you to make the right decision on the best options for your property as well as providing very competitive prices.

To find out about termite control prices, give our team a call without delay.

Chemical Treatments For Termites

Repelling Chemicals

Termites find these chemicals easy to detect and an excellent deterrent, making them ideal for offering good protection to all treated locations. However, if areas are compromised at a later stage, or if access is a problem and not all areas are treated, termites can recognise the gaps and could sometimes gain access.

The most widely used repellent is Bifenthrin, with a residual effectiveness of up to 5 years.

Non Repelling Chemicals

Non-repellent treatments are not identified by termites, and they don’t avoid the treated areas. Because of this, white ants go through the chemical and die as a result of contact with it. Also, individual insects will pass the chemical to fellow colony members, resulting in a flow on effect.

Because termites can’t identify non repellents, they are not able to tell the difference between untreated and treated areas, so entrance through possible gaps is much less likely.

A commonly used non-repellent is Fipronil, which has a residual life as high as 8 years.

Understanding Termite Baiting Systems

Above Ground Systems are employed to remove termites from the residence by putting attractive bait stations directly on the sites of termite activity and thus tempting the termites to eat a poison bait rather than the timber. The worker termites then feed the bait to other members of the colony which results in a compounding effect.

The entire nest can be eliminated in this manner, regardless of whether the location of the colony is known or not. The area should be regularly monitored so that if needed, stations can be rebaited or moved, or more can be added, depending on the activity.

In Ground Systems are used in a similar manner, however they are often placed throughout properties where there is currently no obvious activity, to help in early discivery of white ants. These systems are especially helpful when the layout of a building can make it hard to create effective perimeter barriers, as it is then possible to identify and forestall termites before they breach the perimeter.

Baiting System Advantages

Signs That You May Have Termites

Here are some telltale signs that you have a termite infestation:

Can Termites Badly Damage My Building?

You may be surprised to learn that wite ants can do a lot of damage to wood structures. If it becomes significant enough, they can make a home unusable. Contact the termite control professionals at North Shore Termite Pest Control today, and we’ll be more than happy to help your Chatswood West house and inspect for termites.

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