Termite Inspection
Peakhurst St George

Termite Protection & Treatment

Termites are known in Australia as ‘white ants’. These frequent household pests create huge quantities of damage to homes across Peakhurst St George each year, creating a strong need for termite inspection.

Termite Removal

There are several treatments possible and each one has its benefits and draw backs. Two main strategies are generally utilised for termite management in Peakhurst; either the creation of a white ant barrier between the house and the termites, or eradication of the termite colony with baiting. Call us today for more information about the cost for termite management and treatment.

In Peakhurst, chemical treatments are the more traditionally applied management strategy to eradicate white ants. However, interception and baiting for colony eradication has its’ advantages that shouldn’t be dismissed.

It is wise to first have a professional white ant exterminator come out to the building to fully assess the damage.

So you know you want termite inspection, and you’re looking for the best treatments that Peakhurst has to offer? Want to make sure you’re getting best bang for your buck on termite inspection in Peakhurst? For further information on making the right choice, we are more than happy to assist, and we provide very competitive prices as well.

To find out about termite inspection costs, give us a call right away.

Chemical Treatment for Termite Infestation

Repellent Chemicals

Termites can find these chemicals easy to detect and an excellent deterrent, making them perfect for offering great protection to all treated areas. However, if areas are compromised at a later stage, or if access is an issue and not all areas are treated, white ants can identify the gaps and can sometimes get in.

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

Non Repellent Chemicals

Repellent chemicals aren’t identifiable by termites. Given they do not avoid the chemical, they pass over the chemical and die as a result of coming into contact with it. They often also transfer the chemical to other colony members they come into contact with, thus generating a compounding result.

Because termites do not detect non-repellents, they don’t recognise the difference between treated and untreated areas, and therefore access through possible gaps is limited.

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

Termite Control Baiting Systems

Above Ground Systems are frequently used to get rid of termites in the residence, by placing bait stations directly on termite activity to encourage the white ants to feed on the bait instead of the wood. Also, when these termites return to the colony, they unknowingly feed the bait to other members of the colony, causing a flow on effect.

An entire termite nest or colony may be eliminated in this way, even in instances where the position of the colony is unknown. It is important to monitor and assess these stations frequently so that they can be added to, re-baited or moved so they continue to be in positions where there is termite activity.

In Ground Systems are utilised in a similar way, however they’re usually installed around the property to create an early warning system for signs of a potential termite infestation. Systems such as these are useful when the design of the dwelling may prevent effective perimeter barriers being created, as they can intercept termites before they can breach the boundary.

Benefits of Termite Baiting Systems

Common Signs That You May Have Termites

Here are the signs you have a termite infestation:

Can Termites Badly Damage My House?

Termites may cause significant damage to major structural elements in the house. When severe, the infestation can make a home unfit for habitation. Contact St George Termite Pest Control today, and organise for one of our termite inspection experts to come and examine your Peakhurst building.

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