Termite Extermination
Thornleigh North Shore

Termite Extermination Thornleigh

Termites are known throughout Australia as ‘white ants’. These common household pests create huge levels of damage to houses in Thornleigh North Shore on a yearly basis, creating a large need for termite extermination.

Termite Removal & Prevention

You will find different types of termite infestations and so the best treatments also vary. When you bring in the specialists, they will likely to apply one of two general termite prevention strategies. This may include chemical treatments that form a barrier between the termites and the building you intend to protect. Or perhaps, the extermination of the termite colony with baiting techniques.

In Thornleigh, chemical treatments are the more frequently applied management strategy to kill white ants. However, interception and baiting for colony eradication has its’ own advantages that shouldn’t be dismissed.

To make sure the job is done right, it’s essential to get a specialist white ant exterminator in to assess the damage.

If you feel that your house or building is under threat from insect invasion, don’t panic. Give us a call and get the advice of the most experienced termite extermination team covering the Thornleigh area. We will assist you to make an informed decision on this important service, and offer you a competitive price for treatment.

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

Chemical Treatment Against Termites

Repelling Chemicals

These chemicals are easily sensed by termites / white ants, which makes them very useful for providing protection around treated areas. However, in the event the treated areas aren’t completely covered, or if they are later compromised, termites can sense these gaps and again access the home.

Bifenthrin is a regularly used chemical repellent, having a residual lifespan of up to 5 years.

Non-Repelling Chemicals

These chemicals aren’t detectable by the termites. Since they do not avoid the treated areas, they pass over the chemical and die as a result of coming into contact with it. They may also transfer the chemical to other colony members they come into contact with, thus generating a compounding result.

Because termites cannot tell the difference between treated locations to non-treated areas, the chance for termite ingress via untreated gaps is far lower.

The often common non repellent chemical is Fipronil, which has a residual life of as much as 8 years.

Understanding Termite Baiting Systems

Above Ground Systems are used to remove termites from the house by putting attractive bait stations directly on the sites of termite activity and therefore tempting the pests to consume a poison bait rather than the timber. These termites will then feed the bait to other individuals in the colony which produces a compounding effect.

A whole termite nest or colony can be eliminated in this manner, even in situations where the position of the nest is not known. It is essential to monitor and assess these stations frequently 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 can be used similarly to Above Ground Systems. However they are typically installed around the property to provide early detection of termites. This method is especially useful when the building design prevents the effective use of perimeter barriers, as they intercept the termites before the perimeter is breached.

Benefits OF Termite Baiting

The Signs Of Termite Infestation

Here are the common signs you have a termite infestation:

Can Termites Damage My Home?

For such tiny individuals, a nest of termites is capable of causing a lot of damage to a structure. If the problem becomes serious enough, your property may become unlivable. Contact North Shore Termite Pest Control today and organise a thorough inspection with one of our Thornleigh termite extermination technicians.

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