Termite Protection
Crows Nest North Shore

Protection & Prevention Against Termites

across the country it is quite common for termites to be referred to as ‘white ants’. These are insect pests that can cause extensive damage to structures and houses in Crows Nest North Shore annually, making termite protection so vital.

Termite Removal & Prevention

There are many potential treatments for termites, so let us take a look at them briefly. There are two main management strategies carried out for termite control: first is the complete eradication of the colony via baiting, and next is using chemical treatments to make a barrier between the residence and the colony. Call us today for additional information about the costs involved with various treatment options.

For the most part, chemical methods are the most commonly used management strategy for termite treatment in Crows Nest. However, there are distinct benefits to interception and baiting that should be considered as well.

It’s important to first have a professional white ant exterminator visit the property to evaluate the damage.

Are you currently looking for termite protection for your property and want to find the prevention available in Crows Nest that will be most suited? Are you searching for a Crows Nest service that is highly dependable for control of white ants? We can help you to make a knowledgeable decision, and offer competitive pricing for termite protection.

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

Effective Treatment for Termites

Repelling Chemicals

Termites can find chemicals easy to identify and a strong deterrent, which makes them ideal for offering great protection to all treated areas. Unfotunately however, when areas are compromised later on, or if access is an issue and not all areas are treated, white ants may recognise the gaps and could potentially gain access.

The most commonly applied chemical repellent is Bifenthrin, with a residual effectiveness of up to five years.

Non-Repelling Chemicals

Termites don’t identify these repellents. Because of this, they don’t avoid the treated areas, and as a result are killed after they have contact with them. Additionally, termites will transfer these chemicals on to other colony members, causing a compounding effect.

Because the termites do not detect non-repellent chemicals, they can’t tell treated from untreated places, and are much less likely to gain access via breaks.

The most frequently used non repellent is Fipronil, which has a residual life as high as 8 years.

Baiting Systems For Termites

Through use of an Above Ground System, termites can be eliminated from a residence by positioning bait stations directly on termite evidence, and encouraging the pests to consume the bait matrix rather than the wood they were attacking. This kills the termites that consume the bait, and there is also a compounding effect when worker termites return to the colony and feed the bait to fellow colony members.

Continuing monitoring and assessment allows the bait stations to be re-baited, added to or moved, based on the observed termite activity. In this way, the entire nest can be exterminated even if its location is unknown.

In-Ground Systems may be used similarly to Above Ground Systems. However they are typically installed around the property to provide early detection of termites. This method is particularly vital when the building design prevents the effective use of perimeter barriers, as they catch the white ants before the perimeter is breached.

Benefits Of Termite Baiting Systems

Common Indications Of A Termite Infestation

Here are the common signs you have a termite infestation:

Can A Colony Of Termites Really Damage My Building?

For such tiny individuals, a nest of termites are capable of doing quite a lot of damage to a home. If the problem becomes severe enough, the property could become unsafe. Contact North Shore Termite Pest Control today and schedule a comprehensive examination with one of our Crows Nest termite protection technicians.

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