Termite Extermination
Oatlands North West

Termite Extermination & Control

across the country it is quite common for termites to be called ‘white ants’. These are insect pests which can cause extensive damage to structures and residences in Oatlands North West annually, making termite extermination so important.

Termite Removal/Management Processes

There are various potential treatments for termites, so let us look at each quickly. There are two main management strategies conducted for termite control: one is the complete eradication of the colony through baiting, and next is using chemical treatment to make a barrier between the residence and the termites. Contact us today to learn more about the costs associated with various treatment options.

Typically, in Oatlands, termite experts will use a chemical treatment as the preferred method removal strategy for killing termites, however, colony elimination through baiting also has distinct advantages and should be considered.

It is essential to have the white ant situation examined by a professional pest controller to assess the damage and advise a suitable management plan.

So you know you need termite extermination, and you’re looking for the best treatments that Oatlands has to offer? Need to make sure you’re getting best bang for your buck on termite extermination in Oatlands? To get more information on making the right choice, our team are more than happy to assist, and we provide highly affordable pricing too.

To learn more about termite extermination prices, give us a call without delay.

Effective Treatment for Termites

Repelling Chemicals

Repellent chemicals offer good protection from termites as they are easily detected and strongly avoided by them. Unfortunately however, if there is a break in the chemical, either from a lack of access to all areas, or if a treated area is later compromised, termites can recognise the gaps and gain ingress.

Bifenthrin is the regularly used chemical repellent, having a residual life expectancy of up to 5 years.

Non-Repellent Chemicals

These chemicals are not sensed by termites, and therefore the termites do not stay away from contact with the chemical. Once exposed, the white ants will soon die, and may also transfer the chemical on to fellow members of the colony, therefore resulting in a compounding effect.

Because the termites do not detect non repellents, they don’t recognise the difference between treated and untreated places, and thus access via possible gaps is restricted.

The most applied non repellent chemical is Fipronil, which has a residual life of as much as 8 years.

Understanding Termite Baiting Systems

Above Ground Systems can be used to eliminate termites from buildings by positioning bait stations at the site of activity, so they begin to feed on the bait matrix rather than the timber they were consuming. Worker white ants then return to the colony and feed the bait to other colony members and so a compounding effect is achieved.

An entire termite nest or colony may be eliminated in this manner, even in cases where the location of the colony is not known. 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 places where there is termite activity.

In Ground Systems are utilised in a similar manner, however they are often installed throughout properties where there is currently no obvious activity, to aid in early discivery of termites. These systems are particularly helpful when the layout of a building can make it hard to install adequate perimeter barriers, as it is then possible to forestall termites before they breach the perimeter.

Benefits Of Termite Baiting Systems

Common Signs You Have A Termite Infestation

Typical signs that your house has a termite infestation:

Can A Colony Of Termites Really Damage My Home?

You could be surprised to find out that termites are capable of doing a lot of damage to wood structures. If it becomes significant enough, termites can even make a house unlivable. Contact the termite extermination professionals at North West Termite Pest Control today, and we will be more than happy to visit your Oatlands house and inspect for termites.

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