Termite Prevention
South Turramurra North Shore

Termite Prevention & Inspection

Around Australia, termites are frequently referred to as ‘white ants’. These tiny pests can cause a significant amount of property damage each year. Because of the great capacity for destruction, residents of South Turramurra North Shore are encouraged to find quality termite prevention services.

Termite Removal & Management

There are several treatments possible and each has its benefits and draw backs. Two main strategies are generally employed for termite management in South Turramurra; either the creation of a termite barrier between the structure and the termites, or eradication of the termite colony through baiting. Contact us today for additional information about the cost for termite management and treatment.

Generally, in South Turramurra, termite experts will make use of a chemical treatment as the preferred method management strategy for killing termites, however, colony elimination through baiting also has distinct benefits and should also be considered.

It’s vital to get in a specialist termite exterminator to visit your premises and assess the damage.

If you think that your home or building is under threat from insect invasion, don’t panic. Phone us to receive the advice of the best termite prevention team covering the South Turramurra area. We can assist you to make an informed decision on this crucial service, and offer you a very competitive price for treatment.

For more information on white ant inspection costs, please do not hesitate to make contact with our specialists.

Effective Treatment for Termites

Repellent Chemicals

Repellent chemicals are ideal for protecting areas because termites easily detect and strongly avoid them. If treated areas are compromised later onor locations can not be treated as a result of access issues, the termites will identify those breaks and attain ingress via those areas.

Bifenthrin is a regularly used chemical repellent, with a residual lifespan of up to five years.

Non-Repellent Chemicals

Non repellent treatments are not identified by termites, and so they do not stay away from the treated areas. Because of this, termites will move through the chemical and die as a result of contact with it. Individual insects will transfer the chemical to other colony members, causing a compounding result.

Since termites do not detect non repellents, they will not recognise untreated and treated locations, and therefore access via possible gaps is much less likely.

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

Termite Baiting Systems

Above Ground Systems are used to eliminate termites from houses by placing bait stations at the site of activity, so they begin to feed on the bait matrix as opposed to the timber they were consuming. Worker termites then return to the colony and feed the bait to other colony members and so a compounding effect is achieved.

In this manner, the entire colony may be eliminated even when the location of the nest 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 used in a similar manner, they are more commonly installed around the property to provide an early warning and interception system. Systems such as these are particularly useful when the building design means that a robust perimeter barrier is hard to create.

Advantages OF Termite Baiting

Signs That You May Have Termites

Several signs that you could have a termite infestation include:

Can Termites Damage My Dwelling?

It surprises many homeowners to learn that white ants could cause a lot of damage to buildings. In fact, even a single colony of termites can render a residence unusable 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 inspect your South Turramurra house asap.

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