Termite Extermination
Castlecrag North Shore

Termite Extermination Castlecrag

Termites are known in Australia as ‘white ants’. These regular household pests create huge levels of damage to houses throughout Castlecrag North Shore each year, creating a strong requirement for termite extermination.

Termite Removal

There are a number of treatments possible and each has its advantages and draw backs. Two main strategies are commonly used for termite management in Castlecrag; either the production of a white ant barrier between the building and the termites, or eradication of the termite colony with baiting. Call us today for more details about the cost for termite treatment and management.

For the most part, chemical treatments the most commonly used management strategy for termite treatment in Castlecrag. However, there are distinct advantages to interception and baiting that should be considered as well.

It is highly recommended to engage the expertise of a professional white ant exterminator to check over your structures so that the damage can be thoroughly reviewed.

So you know you need termite extermination, and you’re looking for the most efficacious treatments that Castlecrag has to offer? Want to make sure you’re getting best bang for your buck on termite extermination in Castlecrag? To get more information on making the best choice, we are more than happy to assist, and we offer very affordable pricing as well.

To learn more about our services, call 0480 024 706.

Chemical Remedy for Termite Infestation

Repelling Chemicals

Repellent chemicals are easily identified by termites and strongy avoided. So they provide great protection for treated areas. If not all areas can be treated, or the treated locations become disrupted, termites can recognise the gaps and gain access through them once again.

The regularly frequently applied chemical repellent is Bifenthrin, with a residual effectiveness of as much as five years.

Non-Repelling Chemicals

These are chemicals that termites cannot detect. Since they then don’t avoid them, they will go through the residue and die. In addition, individual termites may often transfer the chemicals to other members in the colony, providing a compounding and efficient effect.

Because termites don’t detect non-repellents, they don’t recognise treated and untreated areas, and thus access via possible gaps is limited.

The most commonly used non repellent is Fipronil, with a residual life of up to 8 years.

Understanding Various Termite Baiting Systems

Used to erradicate termites within a building, Above Ground Systems position bait stations directly where there is termite activity, so that the termites feed on the bait matrix rather than the timber that they were infesting until now. As well as killing the termites that eat the bait at the source, there is also a compounding effect when worker termites then feed that bait to other colony members.

In this way, the whole colony can be eliminated even when the position of the nest is not known. The stations should be assessed and monitored frequently in case the situation should call for stations to be rebaited, the addition of new bait stations, or if they should be moved to alternate place.

While In Ground Systems can be utilised in a similar way, they are typically installed throughout the property to offer an early warning and interception system. Systems such as these are especially useful when the dwelling design is such that a robust perimeter barrier is hard to create.

Advantages Of Termite Baiting Systems

Signs That You May Have Termites

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

How Much Damage Can A Colony Of Termites Really Do?

Termites may do significant damage to major structural parts of the house. When significant, the infestation can make the dwelling unsafe for habitation. Contact North Shore Termite Pest Control today, and arrange for one of our termite extermination experts to come and inspect your Castlecrag building.

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