Termite Removal
Terrey Hills North Shore

Removal & Pest Control Against Termites

Termites, also known as white ants, are a common sight in Australia. When they infest a home, termites can rapidly cause a great deal of damage, making it vital to call your trusted North Shore Terrey Hills termite removal provider.

Removing & Managing Termites

There are various potential treatments for termites, so let us take a look at them briefly. There’s two main strategies performed for termite control: one is the total eradication of the colony via baiting, and the other is using chemical treatments to create a barrier between the house and the colony. Call us today for more information on the costs involved with the various treatment options.

Chemical treatments are the more standard strategy to eliminate termites in Terrey Hills homes. However, intercepting and baiting to eliminate the colony also has distinct advantages that should not be ignored.

It’s wise to first get a professional white ant exterminator come out to the property to assess the damage.

So you know you have a termite problem and want the most effective removal available in Terrey Hills? Do you wish to get a experienced termite removal service in Terrey Hills? We can help you to make an informed decision on the best options for your residence in addition to providing very competitive pricing.

For additional information on termite inspection costs, please do not hesitate to get in touch with our team.

Chemical Treatment Options

Repelling Chemicals

These chemicals are easily sensed by termites / white ants, making them great for providing protection on treated places. However, if the treated areas aren’t completely covered, or if they later get compromised, white ants can detect these breaks and again access the house.

Bifenthrin is the commonly used chemical repellent, having a residual lifespan of up to 5 years.

Non Repellent Chemicals

Non repellent treatments aren’t detected by termites, and they don’t avoid the chemical. Because of this, white ants will pass over the chemical and die because of exposure to it. Individual termites will transfer the chemical to fellow colony members, resulting in a flow on result.

Because termites are not able to detect these non-repellents, they see no difference between areas which are treated and others which are not, so there is likely to be reduced ingress through gaps.

The common used non repellent is Fipronil which has a residual life span of as much as 8 years.

Understanding Termite Baiting Systems

Used to erradicate termites within a dwelling, Above Ground Systems position bait stations directly where there is termite activity, so the termites feed on the bait matrix and not the structures they have been eating until now. As well as killing the termites that eat the bait at the source, there is also a compounding effect when worker termites feed that bait to other colony members.

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

While In Ground Systems can be utilised in a similar way, they are more commonly situated throughout the property to offer an early detection and interception system. These systems are especially useful where the home design means that a robust perimeter barrier is difficult to create.

Baiting System Benefits

The Indications Of Termite Infestation

General signs that your structure has a termite infestation:

What Damage Can Termites Do?

You may be surprised to learn that termites can do a great deal of damage to timber structures. If it becomes severe enough, they can make a structure unusable. Contact the termite removal experts at North Shore Termite Pest Control today, and we’ll be more than happy to visit your Terrey Hills home and inspect for termites.

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