Termite Protection
Ramsgate St George

Termite Protection Ramsgate

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

Removing & Managing Termites

There are various potential treatments for termites, so let us take a look at each briefly. There’s two main strategies conducted for termite control: one is the total eradication of the colony via baiting, and second is using chemical treatments to produce a barrier between the building and the white ants. Call us today for more information on the costs associated with the various treatment options.

Chemical remedies are a more typical strategy to get rid of termites in Ramsgate homes. However, intercepting and baiting to eliminate the colony also has distinct advantages that should not be forgotten.

To make sure the job is carried out right, it’s advised to have a specialist white ant exterminator in to assess the damage.

If you believe that your house or building is under threat from insect invasion, don’t panic. Phone us and get the assistance of the most experienced termite protection team covering the Ramsgate area. We will assist you to make a knowledgeable decision about this vital service, and offer you a very competitive price for treatment.

Do not hesitate to get in touch with our team if you need more info about the termite inspection cost.

Chemical Treatments For Termites

Repelling Chemicals

Repellent chemicals provide good defense against termites because they are easily detected and strongly avoided by them. Unfortunately however, if there’s a break in the chemical, either from being unable to access all areas, or if a treated area is later compromised, white ants can recognise these gaps and gain ingress.

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

Non Repelling Chemicals

Non repellent chemicals aren’t detected by termites, and so they do not avoid the chemical. Because of this, termites move over the chemical and die because of contact with it. Individual termites will transfer the chemical to fellow colony members, resulting in a flow on result.

Because the termites can’t detect non repellent chemicals, they cannot tell untreated from treated places, and are less likely to gain access via breaks.

The most frequently used non-repellent chemical is Fipronil which has a residual life expectancy of as much as 8 years.

Baiting Systems For Termites

Above Ground Systems can be used to eliminate termites from buildings by placing bait stations at the site of activity, so they begin to feed on the bait matrix rather than the timber they were consuming. Worker termites then return to the colony and feed the bait to other colony members and so a compounding effect is achieved.

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

An In Ground System is used in a similar way, however they’re generally placed around the property to provide an early warning system for signs of a potential termite infestation. These systems are especially useful when the construction of the dwelling can prevent effective perimeter barriers being created, as they can block termites before they can breach the perimeter.

Baiting System Advantages

The Signs Of A Termite Infestation

These are the common signs you have termites:

How Much Damage Can A Colony Of Termites Do?

It surprises many homeowners to learn that termites can do a lot of harm to buildings. In fact, even a single nest of termites can render a dwelling unsafe if the problem is severe enough. Set your mind at ease; call St George Termite Pest Control and have one of our termite protection experts inspect your Ramsgate house ASAP.

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