Termite Inspection
The Spit North Shore

Termite Protection & Treatment

White ant or termite infestations are rather common around Australia. Termites are responsible for causing significant damage to many properties in The Spit North Shore each year. That is why termite inspection and removal is so important.

Termite Control/Prevention Systems

Each situation is different, and so there are different treatment options for specific situations. There are 2 strategies used are creating a termite barrier using specialised chemical treatments, and eradicating the termite colony entirely by baiting. For more information on what these treatment methods cost, give us a call now.

Chemical treatments are the more traditional treatment to kill white ants in The Spit homes. Remember, intercepting and baiting to exterminate the colony also has some distinct benefits that cannot be forgotten.

To ensure the job is carried out correctly, it’s essential to have a specialist termite exterminator in to review the damage.

Are you currently needing termite inspection for your home and wish to identify the prevention available in The Spit that will be most effective? Are you searching for a The Spit service that is highly effective for control of white ants? We can help you to make an educated decision, and offer very competitive pricing for termite inspection.

Do not hesitate to get in touch with our specialists if you need more details about the termite inspection cost.

Chemical Treatment Options

Repellent Chemicals

Termites can find chemicals straighforward to detect and an excellent deterrent, which makes them ideal for offering great protection to all treated areas. However, if areas are compromised later on, or if access is an issue and not all areas are covered, white ants will recognise these gaps and could sometimes gain access.

The regularly frequently used repellent is Bifenthrin, which has a residual effectiveness of as much as five years.

Non Repelling Chemicals

The chemicals are not sensed by termites, and therefore the termites do not stay away from exposure to the chemical. Once exposed, the white ants are killed, and will also pass the chemical on to other members of the colony, thus causing a compounding effect.

As termites are not able to detect these non repellents, they identify no distinction between areas which are treated and people that are not, so there is likely to be less ingress through gaps.

The frequently used non repellent chemical is Fipronil with a residual life expectancy of up to eight years.

Understanding Various Termite Baiting Systems

Above Ground Systems are employed to eliminate termites from the house by putting attractive bait stations directly on the sites of termite activity and therefore encouraging the pests to consume a poison bait instead of the timber. These termites then feed the bait to other members of the nest which produces a flow on effect.

In this way, the whole nest may be eliminated even though the location of the colony is not known. The stations should be assessed and monitored regularly in case the situation should require stations to be rebaited, the placement of more bait stations, or if they should be moved.

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 particularly vital 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

Signs That You May Have Termites

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

Can Termites Badly Damage My Building?

You might be surprised to learn that termites can do a great deal of damage to timber structures. If it becomes significant enough, they can make a dwelling unlivable. Contact the termite inspection professionals at North Shore Termite Pest Control today, and we’ll be happy to help your The Spit home and inspect for termites.

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