Termite Prevention
Kogarah St George

Cure For Termite Infestation

In Australia it is quite common for termites to be referred to as ‘white ants’. These are insect pests which can cause extensive damage to structures and residences in Kogarah St George every year, making termite prevention so important.

Termite Removal & Management

You can find different types of termite infestations and so the preferred treatments also vary. When you bring in the professionals, they are going to apply one of two general termite removal systems. This may include chemical treatments that form a barrier between the termites and the building you want to protect. Or perhaps, the eradication of the termite colony with baiting techniques.

Typically, chemical remedies the most commonly used management strategy for white ant treatment in Kogarah. Nevertheless, there are several benefits to interception and baiting that should be considered as well.

It is important to first have a specialist termite exterminator visit the property to fully look at the situation.

So you already realise there is a termite problem and need the most effective prevention on offer in Kogarah? Do you want to find a experienced termite prevention service in Kogarah? We can help you to make the right decision on the best options for your property in addition to providing very affordable pricing.

For more information on termite inspection costs, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us.

Effective Treatment for Termites

Repelling Chemicals

The chemicals are easily detected by termites / white ants, making them excellent for providing protection around treated locations. However, if the treated places are not completely covered, or if they later get compromised, termites can sense the gaps and access the property.

The frequently used repellent chemical is Bifenthrin, which features a residual lifetime of as much as 5 years.

Non Repelling Chemicals

These chemicals aren’t detected by termites, and so the termites don’t stay away from contact with the chemical. Once exposed, the white ants will soon die, and can also transfer the chemical on to other colony members, thus resulting in a compounding effect.

Because termites are not able to identify these non-repellents, they see no distinction between areas that are treated and others that are not, so there is likely to be less ingress through gaps.

The frequently used non-repellent is Fipronil with a residual life span of up to 8 years.

Termite Baiting Systems

Used to exterminate termites within a structure, Above Ground Systems position bait stations directly where there is termite activity, so the white ants feed on the bait matrix and not the structures they have been infesting until recently. As well as killing the termites that eat the bait at the source, there is also a compounding effect when worker termites then feed the bait to further colony members.

In this way, the entire termite nest can be eliminated, even though you do not know the actual location of the colony. The bait stations continue to be monitored and assessed, so that they can be added, rebaited and/or moved in response to the observed results.

An In Ground System is used in a similar way, but they are generally installed around the property to create an early warning system for signs of a potential termite problem. Systems such as these are useful when the construction of the house may prevent effective perimeter barriers being created, as they can intercept termites before they can breach the perimeter.

Baiting System Advantages

How To Tell If Your House Is Infested With Termites

Here are the signs you have a termite infestation:

Can Termites Badly Damage My House?

Termites may cause lots of damage to structural components of the house. If severe, the infestation can make the dwelling unsafe for use. Phone St George Termite Pest Control today, and organise for one of our termite prevention experts to drop by and inspect your Kogarah dwelling.

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