Termite Protection
Lugarno St George

Protection & Prevention Against Termites

Around Australia, termites are often called ‘white ants’. These tiny insects can cause a massive level of property damage each year. Because of their great capacity for destruction, residents of Lugarno St George are advised to seek quality termite protection services.

Termite Removal/Management Strategies

Each situation is unique, and so there are different treatment options for specific situations. There are two strategies utilised are creating a termite barrier using specialised chemical treatments, and eradicating the termite colony entirely by baiting. For more information on what these treatment options cost, give us a call now.

Typically, chemical methods are the most commonly used management strategy for white ant treatment in Lugarno. However, there are distinct benefits to interception and baiting that should be considered as well.

To make sure the job is done correctly, it is vital to have a reliable white ant exterminator in to assess the situation.

If you think that your home or building is under threat from insect invasion, don’t panic. Phone us and get the assistance of the best termite protection team covering the Lugarno area. We will help you to make an educated decision about this important service, and offer you a competitive price for treatment.

Do not hesitate to make contact with us if you want more info about the termite inspection cost.

Chemical Treatment Options

Repellent Chemicals

The chemicals can be easily sensed by termites / white ants, making them great for providing protection on treated places. However, if the treated places are not fully covered, or if they are later compromised, white ants can identify these gaps and again access the home.

Bifenthrin has a residual lifetime of up to five years and is a widely used repellent chemical available today.

Non Repellent Chemicals

Termites cannot detect these repellents. Consequently, they do not avoid the treated places, and as a result are killed after they have exposure to them. Additionally, termites can transfer these chemicals to other colony members, causing a flow on effect.

Because the termites can not detect these non-repellent chemicals, they can’t tell treated from untreated areas, and are less likely to gain access through gaps.

The frequently used non repellent is Fipronil with a residual lifespan of up to eight years.

Termite Baiting Systems

Used to eliminate termites within a home, Above Ground Systems position bait stations directly where there is termite activity, so that the termites feed upon the bait matrix and not the timber that they were eating previously. As well as killing the white ants 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 manner, the nest can be eliminated even though the location of the colony isn’t known. The stations should be monitored and assessed frequently in case the situation should call for stations to be rebaited, the placement of more bait stations, or if they should be moved to another area.

In Ground Systems may be used similarly to Above Ground Systems. However they are typically installed around the property to provide early detection of termites. This method is particularly important when the building design prevents the effective use of perimeter barriers, as they intercept the white ants before the perimeter is breached.

Advantages Of Termite Baiting Systems

Common Signs You Are Dealing With Termite Infestation

Several signs that you could have a termite infestation include:

How Destructive Are Termites?

For such tiny individuals, a colony of white ants are capable of doing a lot of damage to a building. If the problem becomes serious enough, your structure could potentially become unlivable. Contact St George Termite Pest Control today and organise a comprehensive inspection with one of our Lugarno termite protection technicians.

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