Termite Control
Dundas North West

Termite Control & Treatment

In Australia it is quite common for termites to be called ‘white ants’. These are insect pests that can cause extensive damage to structures and properties in Dundas North West annually, making termite control so important.

Termite Control/Prevention Processes

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

Generally, in Dundas, termite experts will use a chemical treatment as the preferred type control strategy for killing termites, however, colony elimination through baiting also has specific advantages and should be considered.

To make sure the job is done right, it is vital to have a trusted termite exterminator in to assess the damage.

So you already know you have a termite problem and need the most effective control available in Dundas? Do you need to get a reliable termite control service in Dundas? We can help you to make an informed decision on the best options for your property as well as providing very affordable prices.

For additional info on white ant inspection costs, please do not hesitate to speak to our team.

Chemical Treatment Against Termites

Repellent Chemicals

Repellent chemicals are useful for protecting places because termites easily detect and strongly avoid them. However, if treated locations are compromised later or locations can’t be treated as a result of access issues, the white ants may identify the gaps and gain access through them.

The widely used repellent is Bifenthrin, which has a residual life of as many as 5 years following application.

Non Repellent Chemicals

Non-repellent treatments are not detected by termites, and so they do not avoid the treated areas. As a result of this, white ants move over the chemical and die as a result of exposure to it. Also, individual insects pass the chemical onto other colony members, resulting in a compounding result.

Because the termites can not identify these non-repellent chemicals, they can’t tell untreated from treated places, and are much less likely to gain ingress through gaps.

Fipronil is a widely used non-repellent on the market, and has a residual lifetime of up to eight years.

Various Termite Baiting Systems

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.

In this way, the whole nest can be eliminated even though the location of the nest is not known. The stations should be monitored and assessed frequently in case the situation should require stations to be rebaited, the placement of more bait stations, or if they should be moved.

In Ground Systems are utilised in a similar manner, however they are often placed around properties where there is currently no obvious activity, to aid in early detection of white ants. These systems are especially useful when the design of a structure makes it difficult to install effective perimeter barriers, because it is then possible to forestall termites before they breach the perimeter.

Baiting System Advantages

Signs You're Dealing With Termite Infestation

These are the common signs you have a termite infestation:

How Problematic Can Termites Be?

Termites can do significant damage to structural elements in the residence. When significant, the infestation can make your dwelling unfit for habitation. Contact North West Termite Pest Control today, and organise for one of our termite control experts to drop by and inspect your Dundas home.

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