Termite Prevention
Lavender Bay North Shore

Termite Prevention Lavender Bay

Termites are known across Australia as ‘white ants’. These frequent household pests create untold quantities of damage to homes throughout Lavender Bay North Shore every year, creating a large requirement for termite prevention.

Termite Removal

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

Typically, in Lavender Bay, termite experts will make use of a chemical treatment as the preferred method removal strategy for killing termites, however, colony eradication through baiting also has some specific advantages and should be considered.

To make sure the job is carried out correctly, it is advised to get a trusted white ant exterminator in to look at the situation.

So you know there is a termite problem and want the most effective prevention on offer in Lavender Bay? Do you need to find a dependable termite prevention service in Lavender Bay? We will assist you to make an informed decision on the best options for your home in addition to providing affordable prices.

Do not hesitate to get in touch with us if you want more info about the termite inspection cost.

Chemical Treatment for Termite Infestation

Repelling Chemicals

Repellent chemicals are ideal for protecting areas because termites quickly detect and strongly avoid them. However, if treated locations are compromised later or some locations can not be treated because of access difficulties, the termites may identify the breaks and gain access via them.

Bifenthrin features a residual lifetime of up to 5 years and is the most commonly used chemical repellent available today.

Non-Repellent Chemicals

Termites cannot identify these repellents. Consequently, they don’t avoid the treated areas, and as a result are killed after contact with them. Additionally, termites can transfer these chemicals on to other colony members, causing a flow on effect.

Given termites cannot tell the difference between treated locations to non-treated places, the potential for termite ingress through non-treated gaps is lower.

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

Baiting Systems For Termites

By using an Above Ground System, termites can be exterminated from the house by placing bait stations directly on termite activity, and encouraging the pests to eat the bait matrix rather than the wood they are eating. This kills those termites that eat the bait, and there is also a compounding effect when worker termites return to the nest and feed that bait to fellow nest members.

In this fashion, the colony may be eliminated even when the location of the colony is unknown. The stations should be assessed and monitored regularly in case the situation should call for stations to be rebaited, the placement of more bait stations, or if they should be moved.

While In Ground Systems are utilised in a similar manner, they are typically situated around the property to offer an early warning and interception system. These systems are particularly useful when the dwelling design means that an effective perimeter barrier is difficult to create.

Baiting System Advantages

Common Signs That You May Have Termites

There are many signs your house has a white ant infestation:

What Damage Can Termites Cause?

For such tiny individuals, a nest of termites (white ants) is capable of causing significant amounts of damage to a home. If the infestation becomes severe enough, the structure may become unlivable. Contact North Shore Termite Pest Control today and organise a thorough inspection with one of our Lavender Bay termite prevention experts.

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