Termite Extermination
Ryde North West

Extermination & Prevention Against Termites

In Australia it is common for termites to be called ‘white ants’. These are insect pests which can cause extensive damage to structures and residences in Ryde North West each year, making termite extermination so important.

Termite Removal/Management Processes

Each situation is different, and so there are different treatment options for specific situations. There are 2 strategies employed are creating a termite barrier using specialised chemical treatments, and extermination the termite colony entirely by baiting. For additional details on what these treatment options cost, give us a call today.

As a general rule, chemical treatments the most commonly used management strategy for termite treatment in Ryde. However, there are distinct benefits to interception and baiting that should be considered as well.

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

If you believe that your house or building is under threat from insect invasion, don’t panic. Phone us and get the assistance of the most experienced termite extermination team covering the Ryde area. We will help you to make a well informed decision on this important service, and offer you a competitive price for treatment.

Please get in touch with our staff with questions you may have about pricing or procedures today and we will help you find the best response for your needs and situation.

Chemical Treatment Options

Repelling Chemicals

Repellent chemicals are useful for protecting locations because termites quickly detect and strongly avoid them. If treated areas are compromised later onor some places can’t be treated because of access problems, then termites may detect the gaps and gain access via them.

The commonly used repellent chemical is Bifenthrin, that features a residual lifetime of up to 5 years.

Non-Repellent Chemicals

Termites don’t detect these repellents. Because of this, they don’t avoid the treated areas, and as a result die after they have exposure to them. In addition, termites can pass these chemicals to other colony members, causing a compounding effect.

Since the termites do not identify non repellents, they do not recognise treated and untreated places, and thus access via possible gaps is limited.

The most frequently used non repellent is Fipronil, which has a residual life of up to eight years.

Baiting Systems For Termites

Above Ground Systems are used to eliminate termites from structures by placing bait stations at the site of activity, so they begin to feed on the bait matrix instead of the timber they were consuming. Worker termites then return to the colony and feed the bait to other colony members and so a compounding effect is achieved.

Continuing 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 is unknown.

While In-Ground Systems can be used in a similar manner, they are typically installed throughout the property to provide an early detection and interception system. These systems are particularly useful where the dwelling design is such that an effective perimeter barrier is hard to install.

Advantages OF Termite Baiting

The Signs Of A Termite Infestation

Here are the telltale signs of a termite infestation:

Can Termites Really Damage My Home?

Termites may cause significant damage to the major structural components in the home. If severe, the infestation can make a dwelling unfit for use. Contact North West Termite Pest Control today, and organise for one of our termite extermination experts to drop by and examine your Ryde home.

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