Termite Pest Control
Kogarah Bay St George

Solution For Termite Infestation

In Australia it is common for termites to be called ‘white ants’. These are insect pests that can cause extensive damage to structures and houses in Kogarah Bay St George each year, making termite pest control so vital.

Termite Removal/Management Strategies

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

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

It is important to first have a specialist termite exterminator come out to the building to evaluate the damage.

If you think that your house or building is under threat from insect invasion, don’t panic. Call us and get the help of the most experienced termite pest control team covering the Kogarah Bay area. We will assist you to make a knowledgeable decision about this vital service, and offer you a competitive price for treatment.

To find out more about termite pest control pricing, give us a ring straight away.

Chemical Treatments For Termites

Repellent Chemicals

Repellent chemicals are quickly identified by termites and avoided. So they provide excellent protection for treated locations. However, if not all areas can be treated, or the treated areas become compromised, white ants can identify those gaps and get access through them.

The frequently used repellent is Bifenthrin, which has a residual life of as many as five years following application.

Non-Repelling Chemicals

The chemicals are not detected by termites, and thus the termites do not avoid exposure to the chemical. Once exposed, the white ants are killed, and may pass the chemical on to other members of the colony, thus resulting in a compounding effect.

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

The frequently used non repellent treatment is Fipronil, which features a residual life of as many as 8 years following application.

Understanding Termite Baiting Systems

Above Ground Systems are used to eliminate termites from buildings by positioning bait stations at the site of activity, so they begin to feed on the bait matrix as opposed to the timber they were consuming. Worker white ants then feed the bait to other colony members and so a compounding effect is achieved.

An entire termite nest or colony can be eliminated in this way, even in cases where the position of the colony is not known. It is important to monitor and assess these stations regularly so that they can be added to, re-baited or moved so that they continue to be in places where there is termite activity.

In Ground Systems are used in a similar manner, however they are often installed around properties where there is currently no obvious activity, to aid in early detection of termites. These systems are particularly useful when the design of a structure will make it challenging to install adequate perimeter barriers, since it is then possible to forestall termites before they breach the perimeter.

Benefits Of Termite Baiting Systems

How You Can Tell If Your Property Is Infested With Termites

There are several signs that your house suffers from a termite infestation:

What Destruction Can Termites Do?

Termites can cause lots of damage to the structural elements of your dwelling. If severe enough, the infestation can make a structure unsafe for use. Contact St George Termite Pest Control today, and organise for one of our termite pest control experts to drop by and examine your Kogarah Bay dwelling.

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