Termite Prevention
North Shore

Your Local North Shore Termite Prevention Specialists

Why do you need to locate a North Shore termite prevention specialist today?

• Have you noticed the tell-tale signs of termites, and need to know your options?
• Do you require termite prevention straight away?
• Do you want to protect against future termite infestations in your property?
• If you are planning to acquire a house, it is smart to have an inspection to make sure it is clear of termites.

You are not the only homeowner to come face to face with termites recently.

For those needing to take care of a North Shore termite (white ant) infestation, it is essential to pick a dependable expert without delay to eliminate them quickly before additional more expensive damage occurrs.

Call North Shore Termite Pest Control to schedule a visit with one of our highly trained termite technicians to get a property inspection. When our expert has completed the inspection, they will give you a quote for termite control and prevention.

Termite Treatment & Protection

In Australia it is quite common for termites to be called ‘white ants’. These are insect pests that can cause extensive damage to structures and residences in North Shore every year, making termite prevention so essential.

Termite Control/Protection Strategies

There are a number of treatments possible and each one has its benefits and draw backs. Two main strategies are generally utilised for termite management in North Shore; either the production of a termite barrier between the building and the termites, or eradication of the termite colony via baiting. Contact us today for more details on the cost for termite management and treatment.

In North Shore, chemical treatments are the more traditionally applied management strategy to eradicate white ants. However, baiting and interception for colony eradication has its’ advantages that shouldn’t be ignored.

It is wise to first get a professional termite exterminator come out to the home to look at the situation.

Are you currently requiring termite prevention for your home and want to identify the control available in North Shore that will be most suited? Searching for a North Shore service that is highly dependable for control of termites? We can help you to make an educated decision, and offer very affordable pricing for termite prevention.

For additional information on white ant inspection costs, please don’t hesitate to make contact with our specialists.

Chemical Solutions for Termite Infestation

Repelling Chemicals

Termites can find chemicals easy to detect and a good deterrent, which makes them ideal for offering good protection to all treated areas. However, if areas are compromised at a later stage, or if access is a problem and not all areas are covered, white ants may identify these gaps and could sometimes gain access.

The most commonly used repellent is Bifenthrin, which has a residual life of as many as 5 years after application.

Non Repellent Chemicals

These chemicals aren’t detected by termites, and thus the termites do not avoid contact with the chemical. Once exposed, the termites will soon die, and may also pass the chemical on to other members of the colony, thus causing a compounding result.

Because the termites do not detect non-repellents, they won’t recognise untreated and treated places, and thus access through possible gaps is restricted.

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

Termite Control Baiting Systems

Used to erradicate termites within a structure, Above Ground Systems position bait stations directly where there is termite activity, so that the termites feed on the bait matrix rather than the wood that they were infesting until now. As well as killing the termites that eat the bait at the source, there is also a compounding effect when worker termites feed that bait to other colony members.

The entire nest can be exterminated in this way, regardless of if the location of the nest is known or not. The area should continue to be regularly monitored so that if needed, stations can be rebaited or moved, or more can be added, depending on the termite activity.

In Ground Systems are used in a similar manner, however they are often positioned throughout properties where there is currently no obvious activity, to assist in early detection of termites. These systems are especially helpful when the layout of a house will make it hard to create adequate perimeter barriers, since it is then possible to identify and intercept white ants before they breach the perimeter.

Advantages Of A Termite Baiting System

• Very flexible protection systems
• Not influenced by weather
• No danger for kids & pets
• Ecologically sound

How You Can Tell If Your Property Is Infested With Termites

Typical signs that your home is infested with termites:

• Holes in timber panels or drywall
• Wood that is damaged and disintegrating
• Evidence of ‘mud tubes’ on brickwork, timber, ceiling or subfloor
• Colonys or mounds in trees
• Swarms of alates flying from the colony

What Destruction Can Termites Cause?

For such tiny individuals, a nest of termites (white ants) are capable of doing a lot of damage to a building. If the infestation becomes serious enough, your house may potentially become unsafe. Contact North Shore Termite Pest Control today and schedule a comprehensive inspection with one of our North Shore termite prevention experts.

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• Termite Prevention & Protection
• Chemical White Ant Treatment
• Termite Mesh Barrier
• Subterranean White Ant Treatment
• Effective Termite Treatment
• Termite Fumigation
• Local Termite Control
• Commercial Termite Control
• End Of Lease White Ant Pest Control