Termite Protection
Bexley North St George

Solution For Termite Infestation

In Australia it is quite common for termites to be referred to as ‘white ants’. These are insect pests that can cause extensive damage to structures and residences in Bexley North St George annually, making termite protection so essential.

Managing & Removing Termites

You will find various kinds of termite infestations therefore the preferred treatments also vary. When you bring in the specialists, they are likely to apply one of two general termite protection systems. This may include chemical treatments that form a barrier between the termites and the building you want to protect. Or perhaps, the elimination of the white ant colony with baiting techniques.

Termite protection in Bexley North residences traditionally uses a chemical treatment for eradicating the termites, however, interception and baiting to kill the termite colonys may have some distinct benefits that should not be ignored.

It is necessary to have your white ant situation checked out by a professional bug exterminator to assess the damage and suggest a suitable management plan.

Are you currently requiring termite protection for your house and wish to identify the control available in Bexley North that will be most suited? Are you searching for a Bexley North service that is highly reliable for control of white ants? We can help you to make a knowledgeable decision, and offer affordable prices for termite protection.

For more information on white ant inspection costs, please don’t hesitate to make contact with our specialists.

Chemical Treatments For Termites

Repellent Chemicals

The chemicals can be easily sensed by termites / white ants, making them very useful for protection on treated locations. However, if the treated locations aren’t fully covered, or if they are later compromised, white ants can identify these gaps and access the home.

The most commonly used repellent chemical is Bifenthrin, that has a residual life of as much as 5 years.

Non-Repelling Chemicals

These are chemicals that termites don’t detect. Given they then don’t avoid them, they will pass through the residue and then die. Additionally, individual white ants can also pass the chemicals on to other members in the colony, creating a flow on and efficient effect.

Because termites can’t identify non-repellents, they are unable to know the difference between treated and untreated areas, so access through possible gaps is significantly less likely.

The often applied non-repellent chemical is Fipronil, this has a residual life of as much as 8 years.

Termite Control Baiting Systems

By using an Above Ground System, termites can be eliminated from a dwelling by positioning bait stations at the site of white ant evidence, and encouraging the pests to eat the bait matrix rather than the wood they are attacking. This soon kills the termites that ingest the bait, and there is also a compounding effect when worker termites return to the colony and feed that bait to fellow nest members.

A whole termite nest or colony may be eliminated in this manner, even in instances where the position of the nest is not known. It is essential to monitor and assess these stations frequently so that they can be added to, re-baited or moved to make sure they are in positions where there is termite activity.

While In Ground Systems are used in a similar manner, they are typically situated around the property to offer an early detection and interception system. These systems are especially useful when the residence design is such that a robust perimeter barrier is impossible to install.

Advantages OF Termite Baiting

How You Can Tell If Your Home Is Infested With Termites

Here are the common signs you have termites:

What Damage Can Termites Cause?

For such tiny individuals, a nest of termites is capable of doing significant amounts of damage to a structure. If the problem becomes serious enough, the home may become unusable. Contact St George Termite Pest Control today and organise a thorough examination with one of our Bexley North termite protection technicians.

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