Termite Protection
Lane Cove West North Shore

Remedy For Termite Infestation

Termites are known across Australia as ‘white ants’. These regular household pests create untold amounts of damage to properties across Lane Cove West North Shore on a yearly basis, creating a strong need for termite protection.

Termite Removal

There are a number of treatments possible and each has its advantages and limitations. Two main strategies are typically used for termite management in Lane Cove West; either the production of a termite barrier between the home and the termites, or eradication of the termite colony via baiting. Call us today for additional information on the cost for termite treatment and management.

In Lane Cove West, chemical treatments are the more frequently applied management strategy to eradicate termites. However, interception and baiting for colony eradication has its’ own advantages that shouldn’t be dismissed.

To ensure the job is done correctly, it’s advised to have a reliable white ant exterminator in to review the situation.

So you know you need termite protection, and you’re looking for the most efficacious treatments that Lane Cove West has to offer? Need to make sure you’re getting best bang for your buck on termite protection in Lane Cove West? For additional information on making the best choice, we are more than happy to assist, and we offer very competitive costs too.

Please get in touch with our team with any questions you may have regarding pricing or processes today and we’ll assist you in finding the appropriate process for your requirements and situation.

Chemical Treatments For Termites

Repellent Chemicals

Repellent chemicals are useful for protecting areas because termites quickly detect and choose to avoid them. However, if treated locations are compromised later or some places can’t be treated due to access difficulties, the white ants may detect the gaps and gain access through those areas.

The often widely utilised repellent is Bifenthrin, which has a residual effectiveness of up to 5 years.

Non Repelling Chemicals

Repellent chemicals are not identifiable by the termites. Since they don’t avoid the treated areas, they pass over the chemical and die as a result of coming into contact with it. They often also pass the chemical to other colony members that they come into contact with, thus generating a compounding effect.

Because termites don’t identify non-repellents, they do not recognise the difference between treated and untreated areas, and thus access via possible gaps is reduced.

The often common non-repellent chemical is Fipronil, this has a residual life of as much as eight years.

Termite Control Baiting Systems

Above Ground Systems are employed to remove termites from the dwelling by putting attractive bait stations directly on the sites of termite activity and thus encouraging the white ants to eat a poison bait rather than the timber. These termites then pass on the bait to other members of the nest which creates a flow on result.

In this way, the whole termite colony will be erradicated, even if you don’t know the actual location of the nest. The bait stations continue to be monitored and assessed, so that they can be added, rebaited and/or moved in response to the observed results.

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 important when the building design prevents the effective use of perimeter barriers, as they intercept the termites before the perimeter is breached.

Advantages OF Termite Baiting

The Signs Of A Termite Infestation

These are the common signs you have a termite infestation:

How Problematic Can Termites Be?

It surprises many people to discover that termites are able to do a significant amount of harm to structures. In fact, even just one colony of termites can render a home unlivable if the problem is severe enough. Set your mind at ease; call North Shore Termite Pest Control and have one of our termite protection experts examine your Lane Cove West home asap.

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