Termite Extermination
South Turramurra North Shore

Termite Protection & Treatment

In Australia, termites are frequently referred to as ‘white ants’. These tiny pests can wreak a significant amount of property damage each year. Due to their great capacity for destruction, residents of South Turramurra North Shore are advised to find quality termite extermination services.

Managing & Removing Termites

There are a number of treatments possible and each one has its advantages and draw backs. Two main strategies are commonly employed for termite management in South Turramurra; either the creation of a white ant barrier between the house and the termites, or eradication of the termite colony via baiting. Contact us today for more details on the cost for termite management and treatment.

As a general rule, chemical treatments the most commonly used management strategy for termite treatment in South Turramurra. Nevertheless, there are distinct advantages to interception and baiting that should be considered as well.

To ensure the job is done correctly, it is advised to have a trusted white ant exterminator in to look at the situation.

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

For additional information on termite inspection costs, please don’t hesitate to make contact with our team.

Chemical Treatment Against Termites

Repellent Chemicals

Repellent chemicals provide great defense against termites since they are easily detected and strongly avoided by them. Unfortunately however, when there’s a break in the chemical application, either due to being unable to access all areas, or if a treated area is later compromised, termites can discover these gaps and gain ingress.

The often frequently applied repellent is Bifenthrin, which has a residual effectiveness of as much as 5 years.

Non-Repellent Chemicals

The chemicals are not detected by termites, and thus the termites do not stay away from contact with the chemical. Once exposed, the white ants are killed, and can transfer the chemical on to other members of the colony, therefore resulting in a compounding effect.

Because the termites do not identify non repellents, they will not recognise the difference between untreated and treated areas, and therefore access via possible gaps is restricted.

Fipronil is a commonly used non-repellent available today, and features a residual lifetime of as much as 8 years.

Baiting Systems For Termites

By using an Above Ground System, termites can be eliminated from a structure by placing bait stations directly on white ant activity, and encouraging the pests to consume the bait matrix rather than the timber they were attacking. This soon kills the termites that ingest the bait, and there is also a compounding effect when worker termites return to the nest and feed that bait to fellow colony members.

An entire termite nest or colony may be eliminated in this way, even in situations where the location of the colony is unknown. It is essential to monitor and assess these stations regularly so that they can be added to, re-baited or moved so they continue to be in places where there is termite activity.

In Ground Systems are utilised in a similar manner, however they are often placed around properties where there is currently no obvious activity, to assist in early detection of white ants. These systems are particularly useful when the layout of a structure will make it difficult to install adequate perimeter barriers, because it is then possible to forestall termites before they breach the perimeter.

Advantages Of Termite Baiting Systems

Signs You Are Dealing With A Termite Infestation

Several signs that you might have a termite problem include:

How Much Damage Can A Colony Of Termites Really Do?

If left untreated, even just one nest of white ants is capable of doing a surprising amount of damage. The house can even become unlivable because of the severity of the issue, and in extreme cases, may even be irreparable. Speak to North Shore Termite Pest Control now to schedule a thorough inspection of your South Turramurra property by one of our termite extermination experts.

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