Termite Extermination
Epping North West

Termite Treatment & Protection

Termites are known in Australia as ‘white ants’. These regular household pests create huge amounts of damage to houses throughout Epping North West annually, creating a large need for termite extermination.

Managing & Removing Termites

Termite treatments change with regards to their goals and application, each with their own benefits, differences and limitations. There are 2 main termite management strategies; attempting to exterminate the termite colony with baiting, and chemical treatments that try to make a barrier in between the termites and the building to be protected. Give us a call today for additional information on the price of termite exterminations.

Typically, in Epping, termite experts make use of a chemical treatment as the preferred kind removal strategy for killing termites, however, colony eradication through baiting also has distinct advantages and should be considered.

To ensure the job is carried out correctly, it’s vital to have a reliable termite exterminator in to review the situation.

So you know you need termite extermination, and you’re looking for the best treatments that Epping has to offer? Want to make sure you’re getting best bang for your buck on termite extermination in Epping? For more information on making the best choice, we are more than happy to assist, and we offer very affordable costs as well.

To learn more about white ant inspection costs, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us.

Chemical Treatment Options

Repellent Chemicals

These chemicals are easily sensed by termites / white ants, which makes them great for providing protection on treated areas. However, in the event the treated areas are not fully covered, or if they are later compromised, then termites can sense these gaps and once again access the home.

The most widely utilised chemical repellent is Bifenthrin, with a residual effectiveness of up to 5 years.

Non Repellent Chemicals

The chemicals aren’t sensed by termites, and so the termites do not avoid exposure to the chemical. Once exposed, the termites will soon die, and will also pass the chemical on to fellow members of the colony, thus causing a compounding effect.

Given termites cannot tell the difference between treated places to non-treated places, the possibility of termite ingress via non-treated gaps is far lower.

The frequently used non repellent is Fipronil which has a residual lifespan of up to 8 years.

Termite Baiting Systems

Through use of an Above Ground System, termites can be eliminated from a building by positioning bait stations directly on white ant evidence, and encouraging the pests to consume the bait matrix instead of the wood they have been eating. This kills those termites that consume the bait, and in addition there is a compounding effect when worker termites return to the nest and feed the bait to fellow colony members.

A whole termite nest or colony may be eliminated in this way, even in situations where the location of the colony is unknown. It is important to monitor and assess these stations regularly so that they can be added to, re-baited or moved so that they continue to be in positions where there is termite activity.

While In Ground Systems are used in a similar manner, they are typically situated around the property to provide an early detection and interception system. These systems are particularly useful where the building design means that a robust perimeter barrier is impossible to create.

Advantages Of A Termite Baiting System

How You Can Identify If Your Home Is Infested With Termites

Here are the common signs of a termite infestation:

Can Termites Badly Damage My Building?

Termites may do significant damage to the major structural parts of your building. When significant, the infestation can make the dwelling unfit for habitation. Contact North West Termite Pest Control today, and arrange for one of our termite extermination experts to drop by and inspect your Epping home.

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