Termite Prevention
Davidson North Shore

Termite Prevention & Removal

Around Australia, termites are often referred to as ‘white ants’. These tiny insects can cause a massive level of property damage annually. Because of the great capacity for destruction, residents of Davidson North Shore are advised to seek quality termite prevention services.

Managing & Removing Termites

Each situation is different, and so there are different treatment options for specific situations. The two main strategies utilised are creating a termite barrier using specialised chemical treatments, and extermination the termite colony entirely by baiting. For additional details on what these treatment options cost, give us a call now.

As a general rule, chemical methods are the most commonly used management strategy for white ant treatment in Davidson. However, there are distinct benefits to interception and baiting that should be considered as well.

It is essential to have your white ant situation examined by a professional pest controller to assess the damage and advise a suitable management plan.

So you already realise you have a termite problem and need the most effective prevention on offer in Davidson? Do you wish to get a experienced termite prevention service in Davidson? We will assist you to make the right decision on the best options for your property as well as providing affordable prices.

Please call our staff with questions you may have regarding cost or procedures today and we’ll assist you in finding the appropriate process for your specific needs and situation.

Chemical Treatment Options

Repellent Chemicals

Repellent chemicals are ideal for protecting locations because termites easily detect and choose to avoid them. However, if treated areas are compromised later or some areas cannot be treated due to access issues, then termites will detect those gaps and attain access through those areas.

Bifenthrin is the commonly used chemical repellent, having a residual life expectancy of as much as 5 years.

Non Repelling Chemicals

Non repellent chemicals aren’t detected by termites, and so they will not stay away from the treated areas. As a result of this, white ants will go over the chemical and die as a result of exposure to it. Also, individual insects will pass the chemical onto fellow colony members, resulting in a compounding effect.

Because termites can’t detect non-repellents, they are unable to know the difference between treated and untreated areas, so access via possible gaps is considerably reduced.

The regularly common non-repellent chemical is Fipronil, which has a residual life of up to 8 years.

Baiting Systems For Termites

Above Ground Systems are employed to remove termites from the dwelling by putting attractive bait stations directly on the sites of termite activity and thus encouraging the pests to consume a poison bait instead of the wood. These termites will then pass on the bait to other individuals in the colony which produces a compounding effect.

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 exterminated even if its location is not known.

While In Ground Systems can be used in a similar manner, they are more commonly situated around the property to offer an early detection and interception system. These systems are particularly useful when the home design is such that a robust perimeter barrier is hard to install.

Baiting System Benefits

Common Signs Of A Termite Infestation

Typical signs that your home has a termite infestation:

How Much Damage Can A Colony Of Termites Actually Do?

For such tiny individuals, a nest of termites are capable of doing a lot of damage to a house. If the problem becomes severe enough, your home may become unusable. Contact North Shore Termite Pest Control today and organise a thorough inspection with one of our Davidson termite prevention experts.

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