Termite Treatment
Rockdale St George

Treatment & Extermination Against Termites

across the country it is common for termites to be referred to as ‘white ants’. These are insect pests that can cause extensive damage to structures and properties in Rockdale St George each year, making termite treatment so vital.

Termite Control & Protection

Termite treatments change regarding their goals and application, each with their own benefits, differences and limitations. There are two main termite management strategies; trying to eradicate the termite colony through baiting, and chemical treatments that aim to make a barrier between the termites and the structure being protected. Give us a call today for additional information on the cost of termite treatments.

Chemical remedies are a more standard treatment to get rid of termites in Rockdale homes. Remember, intercepting and baiting to eradicate the colony also has distinct benefits that cannot be ignored.

It’s wise to first have a specialist termite exterminator come out to the house to evaluate the situation.

So you already realise there is a termite problem and want the very best treatment available in Rockdale? Do you want to get a experienced termite treatment service in Rockdale? We can assist you to make an informed decision on the best options for your home in addition to providing very competitive pricing.

For additional info on our services, call 0480 024 706.

Chemical Treatment Against Termites

Repelling Chemicals

Repellent chemicals offer great defense against termites because they are easily identified and strongly avoided by them. Unfortunately, when there is a gap in the chemical application, either from a lack of access to all areas, or if a treated area is later compromised, termites may identify the gaps and gain ingress.

Bifenthrin features a residual life of up to five years and is a commonly used repellent chemical on the market today.

Non Repelling Chemicals

The chemicals aren’t detected by termites, and so the termites do not avoid contact with the chemical. Once exposed, the termites will soon die, and will also pass the chemical on to other colony members, therefore resulting in a flow on effect.

Because the termites don’t identify these non-repellent chemicals, they cannot tell untreated from treated areas, and are much less likely to gain ingress via gaps.

A widely used non repellent is Fipronil, with a residual life of up to eight years.

Baiting Systems For Termites

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

In this way, the entire termite colony can be erradicated, even though you don’t know the actual location of the nest. The bait stations continue to be monitored and assessed, so that they can be added, rebaited and/or moved in response to the observed results.

While In-Ground Systems are used in a similar way, they are typically installed throughout the property to offer an early warning and interception system. These systems are especially useful when the dwelling design means that a robust perimeter barrier is difficult to install.

Baiting System Benefits

Signs That You Have Termites

Several signs that you could have a termite problem include:

How Problematic Are Termites?

It surprises many people to discover that termites can cause a great deal of damage to buildings. In fact, just one nest of termites can render a home unlivable if the problem is severe enough. Set your mind at ease; call St George Termite Pest Control and have one of our termite treatment experts examine your Rockdale house asap.

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