Termite Prevention
West Pymble North Shore

Termite Protection & Treatment

White ant or termite infestations are rather frequent in Australia. They are responsible for causing significant damage to many homes in West Pymble North Shore each year. That is why termite prevention and treatment is so important.

Termite Control/Prevention Systems

There are several treatments possible and each has its advantages and draw backs. Two main strategies are generally employed for termite management in West Pymble; either the creation of a termite barrier between the structure and the termites, or eradication of the termite colony via baiting. Call us today for more information on the price for termite treatment and management.

As a general rule, chemical methods are the most commonly used management strategy for white ant treatment in West Pymble. However, there are several advantages to interception and baiting that should be considered as well.

It’s wise to first have a professional white ant exterminator visit the home to look at the situation.

Are you currently needing termite prevention for your house and want to identify the control available in West Pymble that will be most suited? Are you looking for a West Pymble service that is highly reliable for control of white ants? We will assist you to make an educated decision, and offer competitive pricing for termite prevention.

For additional info on white ant inspection costs, please do not hesitate to speak to our specialists.

Chemical Treatment Options

Repelling Chemicals

Repellent chemicals provide good defense against termites as they are easily detected and strongly avoided by them. Unfortunately however, when there’s a gap in the chemical application, either from a lack of access to all areas, or if a treated area is later compromised, termites can identify the gaps and gain ingress.

The widely used repellent is Bifenthrin, which has a residual life of up to five years after application.

Non Repelling Chemicals

These chemicals are not sensed by termites, and therefore the termites don’t avoid exposure to the chemical. Once exposed, the white ants will soon die, and can transfer the chemical on to other members of the colony, thus causing a flow on result.

Because the termites don’t detect non repellent chemicals, they cannot tell untreated from treated areas, and are much less likely to gain access via gaps.

Fipronil is the most widely used non repellent available today, and has a residual life of as much as 8 years.

Various Termite Baiting Systems

Used to exterminate termites within a structure, Above Ground Systems position bait stations directly where there is termite activity, so that the white ants feed on the bait matrix instead of the timber that they were eating previously. As well as killing the termites that consume the bait at the source, there is also a compounding effect when worker termites then feed the bait to further colony members.

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

While In Ground Systems are utilised in a similar manner, they are typically placed throughout the property to offer an early detection and interception system. These systems are particularly useful when the building design is such that an effective perimeter barrier is difficult to install.

Advantages Of Termite Baiting Systems

Common Indications You Have A Termite Infestation

These are the common signs you have termites:

What Destruction Can Termites Cause?

Termites can cause lots of damage to structural parts in the building. If significant, the infestation can make your structure unfit for habitation. Contact North Shore Termite Pest Control today, and organise for one of our termite prevention experts to drop by and examine your West Pymble building.

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