Termite Control
Northbridge North Shore

Control & Treatment Against Termites

In Australia it is common for termites to be referred to as ‘white ants’. These are insect pests which can cause extensive damage to structures and homes in Northbridge North Shore every year, making termite control so vital.

Removing & Managing Termites

You will find several kinds of termite situations and hence the best treatments also vary. When you call in the experts, they are likely to apply one of two general termite removal strategies. This can include chemical treatments that form a barrier between the termites and the building you intend to protect. Or perhaps, the elimination of the white ant colony with baiting techniques.

Chemical remedies are the more traditional strategy to eliminate white ants in Northbridge homes. However, intercepting and baiting to eliminate the colony also has some distinct benefits that cannot be forgotten.

To ensure the job is carried out right, it’s crucial to get a trusted pest exterminator in to assess the situation.

If you feel that your house or building is under threat from insect invasion, don’t panic. Phone us and receive the assistance of the most experienced termite control team covering the Northbridge area. We can help you to make a knowledgeable decision on this important service, and offer you a very competitive price for treatment.

Please get in touch with our team with any questions you might have regarding pricing or procedures today and we’ll help you find the appropriate process for your needs and situation.

Chemical Treatment for Termite Infestation

Repellent Chemicals

Termites find chemicals straighforward to detect and a good deterrent, which makes them ideal for offering good protection to all treated areas. Unfotunately however, when areas are compromised at a later stage, or if access is an issue and not all areas are treated, white ants can recognise the gaps and can sometimes gain access.

The most frequently used repellent is Bifenthrinthat has a residual life of as many as five years after application.

Non Repelling Chemicals

These are chemicals that termites don’t detect. Given they then do not avoid them, they will pass through the residue and die. In addition, individual termites can also pass these chemicals on to other members of the colony, providing a flow on and efficient result.

Since termites can not identify non-repellents, they are unable to tell the difference between untreated and treated areas, so entrance via possible gaps is a lot reduced.

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

Understanding Various Termite Baiting Systems

By using an Above Ground System, termites can be exterminated from the building by placing bait stations at the site of white ant activity, and encouraging the pests to consume the bait matrix instead of the wood they have been eating. This soon kills those termites that consume the bait, and there is also a compounding effect when worker termites return to the nest and feed the bait to fellow nest members.

In this fashion, the entire nest can be eliminated even though the location of the nest isn’t known. The stations should be assessed and monitored frequently in case the situation should call for stations to be rebaited, the placement of more bait stations, or if they should be moved to another location.

While In-Ground Systems are utilised in a similar fashion, they are more commonly situated around the property to offer an early warning and interception system. Systems such as these are particularly useful where the structure design is such that a robust perimeter barrier is difficult to install.

Advantages Of Termite Baiting Systems

How You Can Identify If Your Property Is Infested With Termites

Here are the common signs of a termite infestation:

How Much Damage Can A Colony Of Termites Do?

For such tiny individuals, a colony of white ants are capable of doing a lot of damage to a house. If the problem becomes serious enough, your structure could potentially become unlivable. Contact North Shore Termite Pest Control today and organise a comprehensive inspection with one of our Northbridge termite control experts.

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