Termite Inspection
Northbridge North Shore

Termite Protection & Treatment

In Australia it is common for termites to be called ‘white ants’. These are insect pests that can cause extensive damage to structures and homes in Northbridge North Shore every year, making termite inspection so important.

Termite Control/Protection Systems

You will find several kinds of termite infestations so the best treatments also vary. When you bring in the professionals, they are likely to apply one of two general termite management strategies. This can include chemical treatments that form a barrier between the termites and the building you hope to protect. Or perhaps, the extermination of the termite colony with baiting techniques.

For the most part, chemical methods are the most commonly used management strategy for white ant treatment in Northbridge. Nevertheless, there are distinct advantages to interception and baiting that should be considered as well.

It’s vital to call in a specialist termite exterminator to visit your house and evaluate the damage.

If you believe that your house or building is under threat from insect invasion, don’t panic. Contact us and receive the assistance of the best termite inspection team covering the Northbridge area. We will assist you to make a knowledgeable decision about this crucial service, and offer you a very competitive price for treatment.

Please get in touch with our people with questions you might have about pricing or processes today and we’ll help you find the appropriate response for your requirements and situation.

Effective Treatment for Termites

Repelling Chemicals

Termites find these chemicals easy to detect and an excellent deterrent, making them perfect for offering good protection to all treated locations. However, if areas are compromised later on, or if access is a problem and not all areas are treated, termites will recognise these gaps and can potentially gain access.

Bifenthrin has a residual life of as many as 5 years and is a commonly used chemical repellent on the market today.

Non Repelling Chemicals

These chemicals are not identifiable by the termites. Given they don’t avoid the chemical, they pass through the chemical and die as a result of coming into contact with it. They often also transfer the chemical to other colony members they come into contact with, thus creating a compounding effect.

Because termites are unable to detect these non repellents, they find no distinction between areas that are treated and those that are not, so there is likely to be less ingress through gaps.

The most common non-repellent chemical is Fipronil, this has a residual life of as much as eight years.

Termite Baiting Systems

An Above Ground System is frequently used to get rid of termites from the house, by locating bait stations directly on termite activity to encourage the white ants to feed on the bait instead of the timber. Also, when worker termites return to the colony, they unknowingly transfer the bait to other members of the colony, causing a flow on effect.

In this fashion, the whole nest can be eliminated even though the position of the nest is not known. The stations should be assessed and monitored regularly in case the situation should require stations to be rebaited, the addition of new bait stations, or if they should be moved to another area.

In-Ground Systems may 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 important when the building design prevents the effective use of perimeter barriers, as they catch the white ants before the perimeter is breached.

Benefits of Termite Baiting Systems

The Telltale Signs Of A Termite Infestation

Here are the telltale signs of a termite infestation:

What Destruction Can Termites Do?

You could be surprised to learn that wite ants are capable of doing a lot of damage to wood structures. If the problem becomes significant, termites can even make a house unlivable. Contact the termite inspection professionals at North Shore Termite Pest Control today, and we will be more than happy to visit your Northbridge premises and inspect for termites.

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