Termite Pest Control
Monterey St George

Termite Pest Control & Control

In Australia it is common for termites to be referred to as ‘white ants’. These are insect pests that can cause extensive damage to structures and homes in Monterey St George every year, making termite pest control so essential.

Termite Removal & Prevention

There are several potential treatments for termites, so let’s look at them briefly. There’s two main management strategies carried out for termite control: first is the complete eradication of the colony via baiting, and next is using chemical treatment to create a barrier between the building and the white ants. Call us today for additional information on the costs involved with various treatment options.

White ant pest control in Monterey homes traditionally uses a chemical treatment for eradicating the termites, however, interception and baiting to eradicate the termite colonys can have some distinct advantages that should not be ignored.

It is vital to call in an experienced termite exterminator to check out your house and assess the damage.

So you know you want termite pest control, and you’re looking for the most efficacious treatments that Monterey can offer? Want to make sure you’re getting best bang for your buck on termite pest control in Monterey? For further information on making the right choice, our team are more than happy to assist, and we offer very affordable rates too.

To learn more about our services, call 0480 024 706.

Effective Treatment for Termites

Repelling Chemicals

Repellent chemicals offer great protection from termites since they are easily identified and strongly avoided by them. Unfortunately however, when there is a break in the chemical application, either from a lack of access to all areas, or if a treated area is later compromised, white ants may identify these gaps and gain entry.

Bifenthrin is the commonly used chemical repellent, having a residual life expectancy of as much as 5 years.

Non-Repellent Chemicals

Termites cannot detect these repellents. Because of this, they don’t avoid the treated places, and thus are killed after exposure to them. Additionally, individual termites can transfer these chemicals on to other colony members, creating a flow on result.

Because termites cannot tell the difference between treated places to non-treated locations, the potential of termite ingress through non-treated gaps is far lower.

The frequently used non-repellent chemical is Fipronil with a residual life span of up to eight years.

Termite Baiting Systems

Above Ground Systems are used to eliminate termites from homes by placing bait stations at the site of activity, so they begin to feed on the bait matrix instead of the timber they were consuming. Worker termites 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 instances where the position of the nest is unknown. It is essential to monitor and assess these stations regularly so that they can be added to, re-baited or moved in order 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 positioned throughout properties where there is currently no obvious activity, to aid in early detection of white ants. These systems are especially helpful when the design of a structure will make it tricky to create effective perimeter barriers, since it is then possible to identify and forestall white ants before they breach the perimeter.

Benefits Of A Termite Baiting System

Signs You're Dealing With A Termite Infestation

Here are some common signs that you have a termite infestation:

What Damage Can Termites Cause?

For such tiny individuals, a nest of white ants can do a lot of damage to a structure. If the infestation becomes bad enough, the home may potentially become unusable. Contact St George Termite Pest Control today and organise a comprehensive inspection with one of our Monterey termite pest control experts.

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