Termite Control
St Ives

Your St Ives Termite Control Specialist

Why do you need a trusted termite control St Ives specialist?

• Do you want to determine the options you have to deal with a termite problem?
• Do you want someone to to use termite controls?
• Do you need to prevent future termite attacks in your home?
• Need to inspect a home prior to purchase to make certain it is termite (white ant) free?

You aren’t the only homeowner to come face to face with termites recently.

If you believe you have a St Ives termite problem, you need to hire a professional as quickly as possible to eliminate the trouble before it becomes a larger and more expensive issue.

Contact St Ives Termite Pest Control today for a property inspection by our trained technicians. After completion of the inspection, we will provide you with a quote for the cost for termite treatment and control.

Termite Control St Ives

Termites are known throughout Australia as ‘white ants’. These frequent household pests create huge levels of damage to homes throughout St Ives every year, creating a strong requirement for termite control.

Termite Removal

There are different types of termite situations and so the preferred treatments also vary. When you bring in the experts, they will likely to apply one of two general termite management processes. This could include chemical treatments that form a barrier between the termites and the building you intend to protect. Or perhaps, the eradication of the termite colony with baiting techniques.

White ant control in St Ives residences traditionally uses a chemical treatment for killing the termites, however, baiting and interception to eradicate the termite colonys may have some definate advantages that cannot be ignored.

To ensure the job is carried out correctly, it is advised to have a specialist white ant exterminator in to assess the damage.

So you know you want termite control, and you’re looking for the most effective treatments that St Ives has to offer? Want to make sure you’re getting best bang for your buck on termite control in St Ives? For further information on making the best choice, our team are more than happy to assist, and we offer very competitive prices as well.

To find out about the termite control costs, give us a call without delay.

Effective Treatment for Termites

Repelling Chemicals

Termites find these chemicals easy to identify and an excellent deterrent, which makes them ideal for offering good protection to all treated locations. Unfotunately however, if areas are compromised at a later stage, or if access is a problem and not all areas are covered, white ants can recognise the gaps and could sometimes gain access.

The often commonly utilised chemical repellent is Bifenthrin, which has a residual effectiveness of as much as five years.

Non-Repelling Chemicals

These chemicals aren’t sensed by termites, and so the termites do not stay away from contact with the chemical. Once exposed, the termites will soon die, and can pass the chemical on to fellow members of the colony, thus resulting in a flow on effect.

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

The frequently used non-repellent treatment is Fipronil, which features a lasting effect of as many as 8 years after application.

Termite Control Baiting Systems

An Above Ground System is commonly used to erradicate termites in your structure, by locating bait stations directly on termite paths to encourage the white ants to feed on the bait instead of the timber. In addition, when worker termites return to the colony, they unknowingly feed the bait to other colony members, thus creating a compounding result.

The entire nest can be eliminated in this fashion, 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 activity.

In-Ground Systems are used in a similar manner, however they’re usually installed around the property to provide an early warning system for signs of a termite infestation. These systems are useful when the design of the home can prevent effective perimeter barriers being created, as they can intercept termites before they can breach the perimeter.

Benefits of Termite Baiting Systems

• Very flexible protection systems
• Impervious to weather conditions
• Safe for children and pets
• Eco-friendly

Common Signs You Have A Termite Infestation

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

• Small holes in timber panels or drywall
• Damaged & decaying wood
• Presence of ‘mud tubes’ on the floor, brickwork, ceilings or below the floor
• Nests or mounds in tree areas
• Winged termites or alates can be noticed swarming from the colony

How Much Damage Can A Colony Of Termites Actually Do?

It surprises many homeowners to discover that white ants are able to do a great deal of harm to structures. In fact, even a single colony of termites can render a residence unusable if the problem is severe enough. Set your mind at ease; call St Ives Termite Pest Control and have one of our termite control specialists inspect your St Ives property as soon as possible.

Qualified, Insured & Licensed

• Termite Prevention & Protection
• Spraying For Termites
• Termite Baiting Systems
• Subterranean Termite Treatment
• Termite Solutions
• Local Fumigation
• Home White Ant Pest Control
• Commercial Termite Control
• End Of Lease Termite Control