Termite Pest Control
Peakhurst St George

Pest Control & Prevention Against Termites

White ant or termite infestations are rather frequent around Australia. Termites are responsible for causing significant damage to many houses in Peakhurst St George annually. That’s why termite pest control and inspection is so important.

Managing & Removing Termites

Termite treatments vary with regards to their goals and application, each with their own limitations, benefits and differences. The two major termite management strategies; attempting to exterminate the termite colony with baiting, and chemical treatments which try to make a barrier between the termites and the building to be protected. Call us today to learn more about the cost of termite pest controls.

Typically, in Peakhurst, termite experts use a chemical treatment as the preferred method management strategy for killing termites, however, colony eradication through baiting also has some specific benefits and should be considered.

To make sure the job is done correctly, it is essential to have a trusted pest exterminator in to look at the situation.

So you know you want termite pest control, and you’re looking for the best treatments that Peakhurst can offer? Want to make sure you’re getting best bang for your buck on termite pest control in Peakhurst? To get more information on making the right choice, we are more than happy to assist, and we offer highly competitive pricing as well.

To learn more about termite inspection costs, please do not hesitate to speak to our specialists.

Chemical Treatment Against Termites

Repelling Chemicals

Repellent chemicals provide good protection from termites since they are easily identified and strongly avoided by them. Unfortunately however, when there’s 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 can recognise these gaps and gain access.

The most widely used repellent is Bifenthrin, which has a lasting effect of up to five years after application.

Non Repellent Chemicals

Non repellent treatments aren’t detected by termites, and so they do not stay away from the chemical. Because of this, white ants will pass through the chemical and die as a result of exposure to it. Also, individual insects transfer the chemical onto fellow colony members, resulting in a compounding effect.

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

The most widely used non-repellent is Fipronil, with a residual life of up to 8 years.

Baiting Systems For Termites

By using an Above Ground System, termites can be exterminated from a building by positioning bait stations at the site of white ant evidence, and encouraging the pests to consume the bait matrix instead of the timber they were attacking. This soon kills the termites that consume the bait, and in addition there is a compounding effect when worker termites return to the colony and feed that bait to fellow colony members.

An entire termite nest or colony can be eliminated in this manner, even in instances where the position of the colony is unknown. It is essential 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 places where there is termite activity.

In Ground Baiting Systems are generally installed throughout the property as an early warning system. These systems are particularly useful when the design of a house may prevent other effective perimeter barriers, as they can intercept and eliminate white ants before they breach the perimeter.

Advantages Of A Termite Baiting System

Common Indications You Have A Termite Infestation

Several signs that you might have a termite problem include:

How Destructive Are Termites?

Termites may do lots of damage to the major structural elements in your structure. If significant, the infestation can make your dwelling unsafe for habitation. Contact St George Termite Pest Control today, and organise for one of our termite pest control experts to come and examine your Peakhurst property.

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