Termite Prevention
Blakehurst St George

Prevention & Protection Against Termites

Termites are known throughout Australia as ‘white ants’. These common household pests create untold levels of damage to buildings across Blakehurst St George each year, creating a large requirement for termite prevention.

Termite Removal

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 eliminating the termite colony entirely by baiting. For more information on what these treatment methods cost, give us a call now.

In Blakehurst, chemical treatments are the more frequently applied management strategy to eradicate termites. However, baiting and interception for colony eradication has its’ benefits that should not be dismissed.

It is important to get in a professional termite exterminator to visit your home and assess the damage.

So you realise there is a termite problem and need the very best prevention on offer in Blakehurst? Do you need to get a experienced termite prevention service in Blakehurst? We can assist you to make the right decision on the best options for your residence in addition to providing affordable prices.

Please contact our people with questions you may have regarding pricing or processes today and we will assist you in finding the appropriate response for your particular needs and situation.

Effective Treatment for Termites

Repellent Chemicals

Repellent chemicals provide great defense against termites as they are easily detected and strongly avoided by them. Unfortunately, when there’s a gap in the chemical application, either due to being unable to access all areas, or if a treated area is later compromised, termites can discover the gaps and gain entry.

The most commonly used repellent is Bifenthrinthat has a residual life of as many as five years following application.

Non-Repellent Chemicals

Non repellent treatments aren’t identified by termites, and they don’t steer clear of the treated areas. Because of this, white ants will pass through the chemical and die because of exposure to it. Also, individual termites pass the chemical onto fellow colony members, causing a compounding result.

Since termites cannot detect non-repellents, they are not able to know the difference between untreated and treated areas, so access via possible gaps is much reduced.

Fipronil is the most commonly used non repellent on the market, and has a residual life of as much as eight years.

Baiting Systems For Termites

Above Ground Systems are utilised to remove termites from the property by putting attractive bait stations directly on the sites of termite activity and therefore encouraging the white ants to eat a poison bait rather than the wood. The worker termites will then feed the bait to other members of the colony which creates a flow on result.

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

In Ground Systems are used in a similar manner, but they are generally situated around the property to create an early warning system for signs of a termite infestation. Systems such as these are useful when the design of the house can prevent effective perimeter barriers being created, as they can intercept termites before they breach the boundary.

Advantages Of Termite Baiting Systems

The Telltale Indications Of A Termite Infestation

These are the signs you have termites:

Can Termites Badly Damage My Home?

If left untreated, even a single colony of white ants is capable of doing a surprising amount of destruction. The home can even become unsafe because of the severity of the problem, and in the extreme, may be unrepairable. Speak to St George Termite Pest Control right now to organise a thorough evaluation of your Blakehurst property by one of our termite prevention experts.

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