Termite Protection
Waverton North Shore

Termite Protection & Control

Termites are known in Australia as ‘white ants’. These frequent household pests create untold amounts of damage to buildings across Waverton North Shore annually, creating a strong need for termite protection.

Termite Removal

There are several treatments possible and each has its benefits and limitations. Two main strategies are generally utilised for termite management in Waverton; either the creation of a termite barrier between the house and the termites, or eradication of the termite colony through baiting. Call us today for additional information about the price for termite management and treatment.

As a general rule, chemical treatments the most commonly used management strategy for white ant treatment in Waverton. However, there are distinct benefits to interception and baiting that should be considered as well.

It is important to engage the expertise of an expert white ant exterminator to check over your house so the damage can be fully assessed.

So you already know you have a termite problem and want the most effective protection on offer in Waverton? Do you wish to get a reliable termite protection service in Waverton? We can assist you to make an informed decision on the best options for your house as well as providing competitive pricing.

For more information on our services, call 0480 024 706.

Chemical Treatments For Termites

Repellent Chemicals

Repellent chemicals are easily detected by termites and avoided. So they provide good protection for treated locations. However, if not all areas are treated, or the treated locations become compromised, termites can identify those gaps and gain access via them once again.

Bifenthrin is a commonly used chemical repellent, with a residual life expectancy of up to five years.

Non Repelling Chemicals

These chemicals aren’t detectable by termites. Given they do not avoid the treated areas, they move through the chemical and die as a result of coming into contact with it. They will also pass the chemical on to other colony members they come into contact with, thus creating a compounding effect.

Because termites can not detect non repellents, they are not able to tell the difference between untreated and treated areas, so access via possible gaps is considerably less likely.

The most frequently used non repellent is Fipronil, with a residual life as high as eight years.

Termite Control Baiting Systems

Used to eliminate termites in a dwelling, Above Ground Systems position bait stations directly where there is termite activity, so that the white ants feed on the bait matrix and not the structures they have been eating until recently. As well as killing the termites that consume the bait at the source, there is also a compounding effect when worker termites feed that bait to further colony members.

A whole termite nest or colony may be eliminated in this way, even in situations where the location of the colony is unknown. It is important to monitor and assess these stations regularly so that they can be added to, re-baited or moved to make sure they continue to be in positions where there is termite activity.

In Ground Systems can 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 vital 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

Signs You're Facing A Termite Infestation

General signs that your structure has a termite infestation:

Can Termites Badly Damage My Dwelling?

If left untreated, even a single colony of white ants can do a surprising amount of damage. The dwelling may even become unusable because of the severity of the problem, and in the extreme, may be irreparable. Talk with North Shore Termite Pest Control right now to schedule a thorough evaluation of your Waverton property by one of our termite protection experts.

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