Termite Prevention
Lane Cove North North Shore

Termite Prevention Lane Cove North

In Australia it is common for termites to be referred to as ‘white ants’. These are insect pests which can cause extensive damage to structures and properties in Lane Cove North North Shore every year, making termite prevention so crucial.

Removing & Managing Termites

Each situation is unique, 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 eliminating the termite colony entirely by baiting. To learn more about what these treatments cost, give us a call now.

White ant prevention in Lane Cove North residences traditionally uses a chemical treatment for eliminating the termites, however, baiting and interception to kill the termite colonys may have some definate benefits that can not be ignored.

To make sure the job is done correctly, it is crucial to get a reliable termite exterminator in to look at the damage.

If you feel that your house or building is under threat from insect invasion, don’t panic. Contact us to receive the help of the most experienced termite prevention team covering the Lane Cove North area. We can assist you to make an educated decision about this important service, and offer you a competitive price for treatment.

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

Chemical Treatment Options

Repellent Chemicals

Repellent chemicals are useful for protecting areas because termites easily detect and strongly avoid them. If treated locations are compromised later onor some locations cannot be treated because of access issues, then termites can identify the breaks and attain access via them.

The frequently used repellent is Bifenthrinthat has a residual life of up to five years following application.

Non-Repellent Chemicals

These chemicals aren’t identifiable by termites. Given they don’t avoid the treated areas, they go over the chemical and die after coming into contact with it. They may also transfer the chemical to other colony members that they come into contact with, thus creating a compounding result.

Because termites can not detect non repellents, they are not able to know the difference between untreated and treated areas, so access via possible gaps is considerably less likely.

The frequently used non repellent is Fipronil with a residual life span of up to 8 years.

Baiting Systems For Termites

An Above Ground System is frequently used to get rid of termites from the property, by locating bait stations directly on termite paths to encourage the termites to feed on the bait as opposed to the wood. In addition, when worker termites return to the colony, they unknowingly transfer the bait to other members of the colony, creating a flow on result.

Continuing monitoring and assessment allows the bait stations to be re-baited, added to or moved, based on observed white ant activity. In this way, the entire nest can be elimited even if its location isn’t known.

While In-Ground Systems can be utilised in a similar fashion, they are typically placed around the property to offer an early warning and interception system. These systems are particularly useful when the structure design is such that an effective perimeter barrier is impossible to create.

Baiting System Advantages

The Telltale Warning Signs Of A Termite Infestation

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

Can A Colony Of Termites Really Damage My House?

It surprises many homeowners to discover that white ants may cause a great deal of harm to structures. In fact, even just one nest of termites can render a home 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 experts inspect your Lane Cove North home as soon as possible.

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