Termite Extermination
Thornleigh North Shore

Extermination & Inspection Against Termites

In Australia it is common for termites to be called ‘white ants’. These are insect pests that can cause extensive damage to structures and residences in Thornleigh North Shore each year, making termite extermination so vital.

Removing & Managing Termites

You will find different types of termite infestations and so the best treatments also vary. When you bring in the pros, they will likely to apply one of two general termite removal systems. This may include chemical treatments that form a barrier between the termites and the building you want to protect. Or perhaps, the eradication of the white ant colony with baiting techniques.

Chemical remedies are the more traditional strategy to eliminate white ants in Thornleigh homes. Remember, intercepting and baiting to eradicate the colony also has some distinct advantages that cannot be ignored.

It is wise to first get a professional white ant exterminator visit the house to assess the damage.

So you know you want termite extermination, and you’re looking for the most efficacious treatments that Thornleigh has to offer? Want to make sure you’re getting best bang for your buck on termite extermination in Thornleigh? For further information on making the best choice, we are more than happy to assist, and we offer highly competitive costs as well.

Please call our staff with questions you might have regarding cost or processes today and we’ll assist you in finding the appropriate process for your requirements and situation.

Chemical Treatment Options

Repellent Chemicals

Repellent chemicals are quickly detected by termites and avoided. So they provide excellent protection in treated locations. However, if not all locations can be treated, or the treated locations become compromised, white ants can recognise those gaps and gain access through them.

The most frequently used repellent chemical is Bifenthrin, which has a residual lifetime of as much as five years.

Non Repellent Chemicals

Termites don’t detect these repellents. Because of this, they don’t avoid the treated places, and as a result die after contact with them. In addition, individual termites can transfer the chemical on to other colony members, creating a flow on effect.

Because the termites do not identify these non repellent chemicals, they can’t tell untreated from treated areas, and are less likely to gain ingress through breaks.

The most frequently used non repellent is Fipronil, which has a residual life as high as eight years.

Baiting Systems For Termites

Above Ground Systems are commonly used to erradicate termites from your property, by placing bait stations directly on termite activity to encourage the white ants to feed on the bait rather than the structure. Also, when these termites return to the colony, they feed the bait to other colony members, creating a compounding effect.

Ongoing monitoring and assessment allows the bait stations to be re-baited, added to or moved, based on observed termite activity. In this manner, the entire colony can be sradicated even if its location is not known.

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

Benefits Of Termite Baiting Systems

The Indications Of A Termite Infestation

Here are the common signs of a termite infestation:

What Damage Can Termites Cause?

For such tiny individuals, a nest of white ants is capable of doing a great deal of damage to a structure. If the problem becomes serious enough, the house could potentially become unsafe. Contact Pest Control North Shore today and schedule a thorough inspection with one of our Thornleigh termite extermination specialists.

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