Termite Control
Killarney Heights North Shore

Treatment For Termite Infestation

Termite or white ant infestations are quite frequent in Australia. Termites are responsible for causing significant damage to many homes in Killarney Heights North Shore each year. That’s why termite control and inspection is very important.

Removing & Managing Termites

Each situation is different, and so there are different treatment options for specific situations. The two main strategies utilised are creating a termite barrier using specialised chemical treatments, and getting rid of the termite colony entirely by baiting. For additional details on what these treatment options cost, give us a call today.

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

To ensure the job is done right, it’s crucial to get a trusted pest exterminator in to review the damage.

So you know you need termite control, and you’re looking for the best treatments that Killarney Heights has to offer? Need to make sure you’re getting best bang for your buck on termite control in Killarney Heights? For additional information on making the best choice, we are more than happy to assist, and we offer very competitive rates too.

For more information on termite inspection costs, please don’t hesitate to speak to our specialists.

Chemical Treatment Options

Repelling Chemicals

Repellent chemicals are useful for protecting areas because termites quickly detect and choose to avoid them. If treated locations are compromised later onor some places cannot be treated because of access issues, then white ants may detect those breaks and attain access through those areas.

The widely used repellent is Bifenthrinthat has a lasting effect of up to five years after application.

Non Repellent Chemicals

The chemicals are not sensed by termites, and so the termites don’t avoid exposure to the chemical. Once exposed, the termites are killed, and may pass the chemical on to other colony members, thus causing a compounding effect.

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

A widely used non-repellent is Fipronil, which has a residual life of up to 8 years.

Baiting Systems For Termites

Above Ground Systems are used to eliminate termites from buildings by positioning bait stations at the site of activity, so they begin to feed on the bait matrix as opposed to the timber they were consuming. Worker termites then return to the colony and feed the bait to other colony members and so a compounding effect is achieved.

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

In Ground Systems are utilised in a similar manner, however they are often installed throughout properties where there is currently no obvious activity, to help in early detection of white ants. These systems are especially useful when the design of a swelling can make it hard to create effective perimeter barriers, as it is then possible to identify and intercept white ants before they breach the perimeter.

Benefits of Termite Baiting Systems

Common Indications Of A Termite Infestation

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

Can Termites Badly Damage My House?

When left untreated, even a single colony of termites can do an unexpected amount of damage. The home may even become unusable as a result of the significance of the issue, and in the extreme, can be unrepairable. Speak to North Shore Termite Pest Control right now to organise a thorough inspection of your Killarney Heights property by our termite control experts.

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