Termite Prevention
Rockdale St George

Termite Prevention & Extermination

Termites, also known as white ants, are a regular sight around Australia. When they infest a structure, termites can rapidly cause a lot of damage, making it crucial to call your dependable St George Rockdale termite prevention provider.

Termite Removal

There are several treatments possible and each one has its benefits and limitations. Two main strategies are generally used for termite management in Rockdale; either the creation of a white ant barrier between the building and the termites, or eradication of the termite colony via baiting. Contact us today for more information on the cost for termite management and treatment.

Generally, in Rockdale, termite experts will make use of a chemical treatment as the preferred kind management strategy for killing termites, however, colony eradication through baiting also has distinct advantages and should also be considered.

It is vital to have the white ant situation examined by a professional bug exterminator to evaluate the damage and suggest a suitable management plan.

So you know you need termite prevention, and you’re looking for the best treatments that Rockdale has to offer? Want to make sure you’re getting best bang for your buck on termite prevention in Rockdale? For further information on making the best choice, our team are more than happy to assist, and we provide very competitive pricing as well.

To learn more about termite prevention prices, give our team a ring right away.

Chemical Treatment Against Termites

Repellent Chemicals

Repellent chemicals offer great protection from termites as they are easily detected and strongly avoided by them. Unfortunately, if there’s a gap in the chemical, either due to being unable to access all areas, or if a treated area is later compromised, white ants can identify these gaps and gain ingress.

The commonly used repellent is Bifenthrin, which has a lasting effect of up to 5 years following application.

Non Repelling Chemicals

Non repellents are chemicals that termites don’t detect. Given they then do not avoid them, they go through the residue and die. Additionally, individual termites will often pass the chemicals to other members in the colony, providing a compounding and efficient result.

Because the termites can not detect non-repellent chemicals, they cannot tell untreated from treated locations, and are less likely to gain access via possible breaks.

The most used non repellent chemical is Fipronil, this has a residual life of as much as 8 years.

Termite Control Baiting Systems

Above Ground Systems are often used to eliminate termites from the dwelling, by locating bait stations directly on termite activity to encourage the white ants to feed on the bait as opposed to the timber. Also, when worker termites return to the colony, they unknowingly transfer the bait to other colony members, therefore creating a compounding effect.

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 important to monitor and assess these stations regularly so that they can be added to, re-baited or moved so they continue to be in positions where there is termite activity.

In Ground Systems are used in a similar manner, however they are often installed throughout properties where there is currently no obvious activity, to help in early detection of termites. These systems are particularly helpful when the design of a structure makes it hard to create adequate perimeter barriers, because it is then possible to intercept termites before they breach the perimeter.

Baiting System Advantages

Common Indications You Have A Termite Infestation

Here are the telltale signs that you have a termite infestation:

How Destructive Can Termites Be?

You may be surprised to learn that wite ants are capable of doing a lot of damage to timber structures. If it becomes severe, termites can make a structure unusable. Contact the termite prevention experts at St George Termite Pest Control today, and we’ll be happy to visit your Rockdale premises and inspect for termites.

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