Termite Control
Putney North West

Control & Inspection Against Termites

In Australia, termites are frequently referred to as ‘white ants’. These tiny insects can cause a significant amount of property damage every year. Due to the great capacity for destruction, residents of Putney North West are advised to seek reliable termite control services.

Termite Removal/Prevention Systems

You can find several types of termite situations and so the best treatments also vary. When you call in the professionals, they are going to apply one of two general termite prevention processes. This can include chemical treatments that form a barrier between the termites and the building you want to protect. Or perhaps, the extermination of the termite colony with baiting techniques.

For the most part, chemical remedies the most commonly used management strategy for white ant treatment in Putney. However, there are distinct benefits to interception and baiting that should be considered as well.

It’s important to first get a specialist white ant exterminator come out to the house to look at the situation.

So you already know there is a termite problem and want the most effective control available in Putney? Do you wish to get a dependable termite control service in Putney? We can help you to make an informed decision on the best options for your property in addition to providing very affordable prices.

For more information on our services, call 0480 024 706.

Chemical Treatment Against Termites

Repellent Chemicals

Repellent chemicals are easily identified by termites and avoided, so they provide excellent protection in treated areas. However, if not all areas can be reached, or the treated areas become disrupted, white ants can recognise the gaps and get access through them once again.

Bifenthrin has a residual lifetime of as many as five years and is the most commonly used repellent chemical available today.

Non-Repellent Chemicals

Termites cannot detect these repellents. Consequently, they don’t avoid the treated areas, and thus are killed after they have contact with them. Additionally, individual termites will transfer these chemicals to other colony members, causing a compounding result.

Because termites do not identify non repellents, they will not recognise treated and untreated places, and thus access via possible gaps is much less likely.

A widely used non-repellent is Fipronil, which has a residual life of up to 8 years.

Understanding Various Termite Baiting Systems

Above Ground Systems are used to eliminate termites from the dwelling by putting attractive bait stations directly on the sites of termite activity and thus enticing the white ants to consume a poison bait rather than the wood. The worker termites then feed the bait to other individuals in the colony which produces a compounding effect.

A whole termite nest or colony can be eliminated in this manner, even in cases where the position of the nest is unknown. It is essential to monitor and assess these stations regularly so that they can be added to, re-baited or moved in order that they continue to be in locations where there is termite activity.

While In Ground Systems can be utilised in a similar manner, they are typically installed around the property to provide an early warning and interception system. Systems such as these are particularly useful where the building design is such that a robust perimeter barrier is difficult to install.

Advantages Of Termite Baiting Systems

How To Identify If Your House Is Infested With Termites

These are the common signs you have a termite infestation:

What Damage Can Termites Do?

You may be surprised to learn that termites are capable of doing a lot of damage to timber structures. If it becomes significant enough, termites can even make a house unlivable. Contact the termite control experts at Pest Control North West today, and they will be more than happy to help your Putney house and inspect for termites.

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