Termite Protection
Peakhurst St George

Termite Protection Peakhurst

Termites are known in Australia as ‘white ants’. These regular household pests create untold levels of damage to houses in Peakhurst St George every year, creating a large need for termite protection.

Termite Control/Protection Systems

There are many potential treatments for termites, so let us look at them quickly. There are two main management strategies performed for termite pest control: first is the complete eradication of the colony via baiting, and next is with chemical treatments to produce a barrier between the house and the termites. Contact us today to find out more about the costs involved with various treatment options.

In Peakhurst, chemical treatments are the more traditionally applied management strategy to kill white ants. However, baiting and interception for colony eradication has its’ own benefits that should not be ignored.

It is highly recommended to engage the services of a professional pest exterminator to look at your structures so that the damage can be fully looked at.

Are you requiring termite protection for your property and wish to find the extermination available in Peakhurst that will be most suited? Searching for a Peakhurst service that is highly effective for control of termites? We will help you to make a well informed decision, and offer very affordable pricing for termite protection.

For additional info on termite inspection costs, please do not hesitate to get in touch with our team.

Effective Treatment for Termites

Repellent Chemicals

Repellent chemicals are ideal for protecting areas because termites quickly detect and choose to avoid them. If treated areas are compromised later or some places can not be treated due to access issues, then termites can identify those gaps and attain ingress through those areas.

The frequently used repellent chemical is Bifenthrin, which has a residual life of as much as five years.

Non-Repellent Chemicals

Termites cannot identify these repellents. As a result, they don’t avoid the treated areas, and as a result die after they have contact with them. Additionally, termites will pass these chemicals on to other colony members, creating a compounding effect.

Because termites are not able to detect these non-repellents, they find no difference between areas that are treated and those that are not, so there is likely to be reduced ingress through gaps.

The most frequently used non repellent chemical is Fipronil with a residual life expectancy of up to 8 years.

Termite Control Baiting Systems

Above Ground Systems are often used to eliminate termites in your dwelling, by locating bait stations directly on termite activity to encourage the termites to feed on the bait instead of the timber. Also, when worker termites return to the colony, they unknowingly transfer the bait to other colony members, creating a flow on result.

The entire colony may be eliminated in this way, regardless of whether the location of the colony is known or not. The area should be regularly monitored so if required, stations can be rebaited or moved, or more can be added, depending on the observed white ant activity.

In-Ground Baiting Systems are generally installed throughout the property as an early warning system. These systems are especially useful when the design of a residence may prevent other effective perimeter barriers, as they can intercept and eliminate white ants before they breach the perimeter.

Baiting System Benefits

Common Warning Signs You Have A Termite Infestation

Here are the telltale signs of a termite infestation:

Can Termites Badly Damage My Property?

For such tiny individuals, a nest of termites is capable of causing significant amounts of damage to a dwelling. If the problem becomes serious enough, your structure could potentially become unlivable. Contact St George Termite Pest Control today and organise a thorough inspection with one of our Peakhurst termite protection technicians.

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