Termite Control
Putney North West

Termite Treatment & Protection

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

Termite Removal

There are many potential treatments for termites, so let’s have alook at each quickly. There are two main management strategies carried out for termite control: one is the total eradication of the colony through baiting, and next is using chemical treatments to make a barrier between the home and the white ants. Call us today for additional information on the costs associated with various treatment options.

In Putney, chemical treatments are the more traditionally applied management strategy to kill white ants. However, baiting and interception for colony eradication has its’ benefits that shouldn’t be dismissed.

It is vital to get in a professional termite exterminator to visit your premises and assess the damage.

So you know you need termite control, and you’re looking for the most efficacious treatments that Putney has to offer? Need to make sure you’re getting best bang for your buck on termite control in Putney? For more information on making the right choice, our team are more than happy to assist, and we provide very competitive costs as well.

Please get in touch with our people with any questions you might have about pricing or processes today and we will help you find the appropriate response for your specific needs and situation.

Chemical Treatments For Termites

Repelling Chemicals

Repellent chemicals are useful for protecting locations because termites easily identify and choose to avoid them. However, if treated areas are compromised later onor locations can not be treated as a result of access issues, then termites will identify the gaps and gain access via them.

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

Non-Repellent Chemicals

These are chemicals that termites don’t detect. Since they then don’t avoid them, they go through the residue and then die. Additionally, individual white ants can also pass these chemicals on to other members of the colony, generating a flow on and efficient effect.

Because termites do not identify non-repellents, they will not recognise treated and untreated places, and thus access through possible gaps is restricted.

The most frequently used non repellent is Fipronil with a residual life expectancy of as much as eight years.

Baiting Systems For Termites

Through use of an Above Ground System, termites can be eliminated from the structure by placing bait stations at the site of termite evidence, and encouraging the pests to eat the bait matrix rather than the timber they have been attacking. This kills the termites that ingest the bait, and there is also a compounding effect when worker termites return to the nest and feed that bait to fellow nest members.

In this way, the entire termite colony can be erradicated, even when you do not know the actual location of the colony. 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.

In Ground Systems are used in a similar manner, however they are often placed throughout properties where there is currently no obvious activity, to assist in early detection of termites. These systems are particularly useful when the layout of a building can make it challenging to install adequate perimeter barriers, as it is then possible to forestall white ants before they breach the perimeter.

Baiting System Benefits

The Warning Signs Of Termite Infestation

A number of signs that you could have a termite infestation include:

What Damage Can Termites Cause?

Termites can do lots of damage to the structural elements in your residence. If significant enough, the infestation can make the house unfit for habitation. Contact North West Termite Pest Control today, and organise for one of our termite control experts to come and examine your Putney residence.

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