Termite Control
Longueville North Shore

Termite Control & Removal

Termites are known in Australia as ‘white ants’. These common household pests create huge amounts of damage to buildings across Longueville North Shore annually, creating a strong need for termite control.

Termite Removal/Management Strategies

There are a number of treatments possible and each has its advantages and limitations. Two main strategies are generally employed for termite management in Longueville; either the creation of a white ant barrier between the house and the termites, or eradication of the termite colony with baiting. Call us today for more information on the cost for termite treatment and management.

In Longueville, chemical treatments are the more traditionally applied management strategy to eradicate white ants. However, baiting and interception for colony eradication has its’ own advantages that should not be ignored.

It is important to bring in an expert termite exterminator to visit your property and assess the damage.

So you already know you have a termite problem and want the very best control available in Longueville? Do you want to find a dependable termite control service in Longueville? We will assist you to make an informed decision on the best options for your residence along with providing competitive pricing.

Do not hesitate to speak with our specialists if you want more information about the termite inspection cost.

Chemical Treatment Options

Repelling Chemicals

These chemicals can be easily sensed by termites / white ants, which makes them very useful for protection around treated locations. However, if the treated locations are not completely covered, or if they are later compromised, then white ants can identify the gaps and once again access the house.

The most commonly used repellent is Bifenthrin, which has a residual life of as many as five years after application.

Non-Repellent Chemicals

Non-repellents are chemicals that termites cannot detect. Given they then do not avoid them, they pass through the residue and die. Additionally, individual termites can often transfer the chemicals on to other members of the colony, generating a compounding and efficient effect.

Because termites are unable to identify these non repellents, they find no distinction between areas which are treated and the ones that are not, so there is likely to be reduced ingress through gaps.

Fipronil is a widely used non-repellent on the market, and has a residual lifetime of up to 8 years.

Baiting Systems For Termites

Used to eliminate termites in a home, Above Ground Systems position bait stations directly where there is termite activity, so that the white ants feed upon the bait matrix and not the wood they were eating up to now. As well as killing the white ants that eat the bait at the source, there is also a compounding effect when worker termites feed that bait to further colony members.

In this fashion, the colony may be eliminated even though the position of the nest is unknown. The stations should be monitored and assessed regularly in case the situation should require stations to be rebaited, the addition of new bait stations, or if they should be moved to another place.

While In Ground Systems can be used in a similar fashion, they are typically situated around the property to offer an early warning and interception system. Systems such as these are particularly useful when the home design is such that an effective perimeter barrier is difficult to install.

Baiting System Benefits

Signs That You May Have Termites

General signs that your residence has a termite infestation:

Can Termites Badly Damage My Home?

For such tiny individuals, a colony of termites can do a great deal of damage to a dwelling. If the problem becomes serious enough, the structure may become unsafe. Contact North Shore Termite Pest Control today and organise a comprehensive examination with one of our Longueville termite control specialists.

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