Termite Protection
Riverview North Shore

Termite Treatment & Protection

In Australia it is common for termites to be called ‘white ants’. These are insect pests which can cause extensive damage to structures and homes in Riverview North Shore each year, making termite protection so vital.

Termite Removal

Each situation is unique, and so there are different treatment options for specific situations. There are 2 strategies employed are creating a termite barrier using specialised chemical treatments, and getting rid of the termite colony entirely by baiting. For more information on what these treatments cost, give us a call today.

Typically, in Riverview, termite experts will use a chemical treatment as the preferred type control strategy for killing termites, however, colony eradication through baiting also has some distinct benefits and should be considered.

It’s wise to first get a specialist termite exterminator come out to the home to evaluate the situation.

If you think that your home or building is under threat from insect invasion, don’t panic. Call us and receive the advice of the most experienced termite protection team covering the Riverview area. We will help you to make an informed decision about this vital service, and offer you a very competitive price for treatment.

To find out more about the termite protection prices, give us a ring right away.

Effective Treatment for Termites

Repelling Chemicals

Repellent chemicals are quickly detected by termites and strongy avoided. So they provide good protection for treated locations. If not all locations are reached, or the treated areas become compromised, white ants can identify those gaps and gain access via them once again.

Bifenthrin has a residual lifetime of as many as 5 years and is a widely used chemical repellent available today.

Non-Repellent Chemicals

These chemicals are not detected by termites, and therefore the termites don’t stay away from exposure to the chemical. Once exposed, the white ants will soon die, and may also transfer the chemical on to fellow colony members, therefore causing a flow on effect.

Because termites do not identify non repellents, they do not recognise the difference between treated and untreated places, and thus access via possible gaps is limited.

The most used non repellent chemical is Fipronil, which has a residual life of up to eight years.

Termite Baiting Systems

Used to eliminate termites in a dwelling, Above Ground Systems position bait stations directly where there is termite activity, so the termites feed upon the bait matrix rather than the structures they were eating until recently. As well as killing the white ants that consume the bait at the source, there is also a compounding effect when worker termites then feed that bait to further colony members.

The entire nest may be eliminated in this manner, regardless of if the location of the colony is known or not. The area should be regularly monitored so if needed, stations can be rebaited or moved, or more can be added, depending on the observed white ant activity.

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

Benefits Of Termite Baiting Systems

How To Identify If Your Property Is Infested With Termites

General signs that your dwelling has a termite infestation:

How Much Damage Can A Colony Of Termites Really Do?

Termites may do lots of damage to structural parts of the dwelling. If severe enough, the infestation can make a structure unsafe for use. Contact North Shore Termite Pest Control today, and arrange for one of our termite protection experts to come and examine your Riverview house.

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