Termite Prevention
Kurraba Point North Shore

Treatment For Termite Infestation

In Australia, termites are often referred to as ‘white ants’. These tiny insects can cause a significant amount of property damage each year. Because of the great capacity for destruction, residents of Kurraba Point North Shore are encouraged to seek quality termite prevention services.

Termite Removal/Protection Processes

There are several treatments possible and each one has its advantages and limitations. Two main strategies are typically employed for termite management in Kurraba Point; either the production of a white ant barrier between the home and the termites, or eradication of the termite colony through baiting. Call us today for more details on the cost for termite management and treatment.

Generally, in Kurraba Point, termite specialists will use a chemical treatment as the preferred type management strategy for killing termites, however, colony eradication through baiting also has distinct advantages and should also be considered.

It is of great importance to engage the expertise of an experienced termite exterminator to check over your house so the damage can be thoroughly reviewed.

If you believe that your residence or building is under threat from insect invasion, don’t panic. Phone us and receive the advice of the best termite prevention team covering the Kurraba Point area. We will assist you to make a knowledgeable decision on this vital service, and offer you a competitive price for treatment.

Please get in touch with our people with any questions you may have about pricing or processes today and we will assist you in finding the appropriate response for your particular needs and situation.

Chemical Treatments For Termites

Repellent Chemicals

Termites find chemicals easy to detect and a strong deterrent, which makes them ideal for offering great protection to all treated locations. However, when areas are compromised at a later stage, or if access is an issue and not all areas are treated, termites will recognise the gaps and can sometimes gain access.

The most commonly used repellent chemical is Bifenthrin, that features a residual life of up to five years.

Non-Repelling Chemicals

Non repellents are chemicals that termites cannot detect. Since they then do not avoid them, they pass through the residue and then die. In addition, individual termites will also transfer these chemicals to other members of the colony, generating a flow on and efficient result.

Since termites can’t identify non-repellents, they are unable to know the difference between treated and untreated areas, so entrance via possible gaps is much reduced.

A commonly used non repellent is Fipronil, with a residual life of up to eight years.

Termite Control Baiting Systems

Used to eliminate termites in a building, Above Ground Systems position bait stations directly where there is termite activity, so the termites feed upon the bait matrix rather than the timber they have been infesting previously. As well as killing the termites that eat the bait at the source, there is also a compounding effect when worker termites feed the bait to further colony members.

Continuing monitoring and assessment allows the bait stations to be re-baited, added to or moved, based on the observed pest activity. In this fashion, the entire colony can be exterminated even if its location is not 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 particularly essential when the building design prevents the effective use of perimeter barriers, as they intercept the white ants before the perimeter is breached.

Advantages Of Termite Baiting Systems

How You Can Tell If Your Home Is Infested With Termites

A number of signs that you could have a termite problem include:

What Damage Can Termites Cause?

It surprises many homeowners to discover that white ants could cause a great deal of harm to buildings. In fact, just one nest of termites can render a building unsafe if the problem is severe enough. Set your mind at ease; call North Shore Termite Pest Control and have one of our termite prevention specialists examine your Kurraba Point residence as soon as possible.

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