Termite Control
Macquarie Park North West

Termite Protection & Treatment

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

Termite Control/Prevention Strategies

Each situation is unique, and so there are different treatment options for specific situations. The two main 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 methods cost, give us a call now.

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

It is important to first have a professional termite exterminator visit the home to assess the situation.

Are you currently looking for termite control for your house and want to identify the treatment available in Macquarie Park that will be most effective? Are you searching for a Macquarie Park service that is highly effective for control of termites? We will help you to make a knowledgeable decision, and offer affordable pricing for termite control.

To learn more about white ant inspection costs, please do not hesitate to make contact with our specialists.

Effective Treatment for Termites

Repelling Chemicals

Repellent chemicals provide good protection from termites because they are easily detected and strongly avoided by them. Unfortunately however, when there’s a break in the chemical application, either due to a lack of access to all areas, or if a treated area is later compromised, white ants can identify the gaps and gain entry.

The widely used repellent is Bifenthrinthat has a residual life of up to five years following application.

Non-Repellent Chemicals

These are chemicals that termites don’t detect. Given they then don’t avoid them, they move through the residue and die. Additionally, individual termites can often pass these chemicals on to other members in the colony, creating a flow on and efficient result.

As termites are not able to identify these non-repellents, they identify no difference between areas which are treated and the ones that are not, so there is likely to be less ingress through gaps.

Fipronil is the most widely used non-repellent available today, and features a residual life of up to 8 years.

Termite Baiting Systems

Above Ground Systems are employed to eliminate termites from your residence by putting attractive bait stations directly on the sites of termite activity and therefore tempting the white ants to eat a poison bait rather than the structure. These termites then pass on the bait to other members of the nest which results in a flow on result.

Ongoing monitoring and assessment allows the bait stations to be re-baited, added to or moved, based on observed pest activity. In this manner, the entire nest can be elimited even if its location isn’t known.

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

Advantages Of Termite Baiting Systems

Signs That You May Have Termites

There are various signs your home suffers from a termite infestation:

Can A Colony Of Termites Damage My Home?

When left untreated, even just one nest of white ants is capable of doing an unexpected amount of damage. The structure may even become unlivable because of the severity of the problem, and in the extreme, may even be irreparable. Speak to North West Termite Pest Control now to organise a thorough inspection of your Macquarie Park property by one of our termite control experts.

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