Termite Pest Control
Greenwich North Shore

Cure For Termite Infestation

In Australia it is quite common for termites to be called ‘white ants’. These are insect pests which can cause extensive damage to structures and homes in Greenwich North Shore each year, making termite pest control so important.

Termite Removal/Management Processes

Each situation is unique, and so there are different treatment options for specific situations. The two main strategies used are creating a termite barrier using specialised chemical treatments, and getting rid of the termite colony entirely by baiting. For more information on what these treatment options cost, give us a call now.

Typically, chemical methods are the most commonly used management strategy for white ant treatment in Greenwich. However, there are several advantages to interception and baiting that should be considered as well.

It is essential to have the white ant situation checked out by a professional bug exterminator to evaluate the damage and suggest a suitable management plan.

So you know you want termite pest control, and you’re looking for the most efficacious treatments that Greenwich has to offer? Want to make sure you’re getting best bang for your buck on termite pest control in Greenwich? To get more information on making the best choice, our team are more than happy to assist, and we offer highly competitive prices too.

For additional information on white ant inspection costs, please don’t hesitate to speak to us.

Chemical Treatments For Termites

Repelling Chemicals

Repellent chemicals are useful for protecting locations because termites easily detect and choose to avoid them. However, if treated areas are compromised later or some locations cannot be treated due to access difficulties, the white ants can detect the breaks and gain ingress via those areas.

Bifenthrin is the commonly used chemical repellent, having a residual life expectancy of up to five years.

Non Repelling Chemicals

Non repellent treatments are not identified by termites, and they do not steer clear of the treated areas. Because of this, white ants will move over the chemical and die because of exposure to it. Also, individual termites will pass the chemical onto other colony members, resulting in a compounding result.

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

Fipronil is the most widely used non repellent available today, and features a residual life of up to eight years.

Baiting Systems For Termites

Above Ground Systems may be used to eliminate termites from structures by positioning bait stations at the site of activity, so they begin to feed on the bait matrix instead of the timber they were consuming. Worker white ants then return to the colony and feed the bait to other colony members and so a compounding effect is achieved.

Ongoing monitoring and assessment allows the bait stations to be re-baited, added to or moved, based on the observed pest activity. In this manner, the entire colony can be elimited even if its location isn’t known.

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 stop the white ants before the perimeter is breached.

Benefits Of Termite Baiting Systems

Common Indications You Have A Termite Infestation

Here are the signs you have termites:

What Damage Can Termites Cause?

You may be surprised to learn that termites can do a lot of damage to wood structures. If it becomes significant, they can even make a property unsafe. Contact the termite pest control pros at North Shore Termite Pest Control today, and they will be more than happy to help your Greenwich house and inspect for termites.

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