Termite Prevention
St Ives Chase North Shore

Prevention & Treatment Against Termites

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 houses in St Ives Chase North Shore annually, making termite prevention so important.

Termite Removal/Protection Systems

You can find several kinds of termite situations and hence the preferred treatments also vary. When you bring in the specialists, they are likely to apply one of two general termite protection strategies. This might include chemical treatments that form a barrier between the termites and the building you hope to protect. Or perhaps, the eradication of the termite colony with baiting techniques.

Generally, in St Ives Chase, termite experts will use a chemical treatment as the preferred method control strategy for killing termites, however, colony eradication through baiting also has some specific benefits and should also be considered.

To ensure the job is carried out right, it’s essential to have a trusted termite exterminator in to review the situation.

If you feel that your home or building is under threat from insect invasion, don’t panic. Call us and get the help of the most experienced termite prevention team covering the St Ives Chase area. We will assist you to make an informed decision about this important service, and offer you a very competitive price for treatment.

To learn more about white ant inspection costs, please do not hesitate to get in touch with our team.

Chemical Treatments For Termites

Repellent Chemicals

These chemicals are easily detected by termites / white ants, making them very useful for protection around treated locations. However, in the event the treated places are not fully covered, or if they later get compromised, then white ants can detect these gaps and access the home.

The most frequently used repellent chemical is Bifenthrin, which has a residual life of as much as 5 years.

Non-Repellent Chemicals

Repellent chemicals aren’t identifiable by termites. Since they do not avoid the chemical, they will go over the chemical and die after coming into contact with it. They often also pass the chemical on to other colony members that they come into contact with, thus creating a compounding effect.

Because termites cannot identify non repellents, they are not able to know the difference between treated and untreated areas, so access through possible gaps is significantly reduced.

The often used non repellent treatment is Fipronilthat has a lasting effect of up to 8 years following treatment.

Baiting Systems For Termites

By using an Above Ground System, termites can be eliminated from a dwelling by positioning bait stations at the site of termite evidence, and encouraging the pests to eat the bait matrix instead of the timber they were eating. This kills the termites that eat the bait, and there is also a compounding effect when worker termites return to the colony and feed that bait to fellow colony members.

A whole termite nest or colony can be eliminated in this manner, even in instances where the position of the nest is not known. It is essential to monitor and assess these stations frequently so that they can be added to, re-baited or moved in order that they continue to be in locations where there is termite activity.

While In Ground Systems are used in a similar fashion, they are more commonly installed throughout the property to offer an early detection and interception system. These systems are especially useful when the home design means that an effective perimeter barrier is difficult to create.

Advantages OF Termite Baiting

Common Signs You're Dealing With Termite Infestation

General signs that your home has a termite infestation:

How Problematic Are Termites?

For such tiny individuals, a nest of white ants is capable of doing significant amounts of damage to a home. If the infestation becomes serious enough, your home could become unusable. Contact North Shore Termite Pest Control today and organise a thorough inspection with one of our St Ives Chase termite prevention specialists.

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