Termite Inspection
North Wahroonga North West

Inspection & Extermination 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 North Wahroonga North West every year, making termite inspection so crucial.

Removing & Managing Termites

There are various potential treatments for termites, so let’s take a look at each quickly. There are two main strategies conducted for termite control: one is the total eradication of the colony with baiting, and second is using chemical treatment to create a barrier between the residence and the white ants. Call us today to find out more on the costs involved with the various treatment options.

Typically, chemical treatments the most commonly used management strategy for white ant treatment in North Wahroonga. However, there are several benefits to interception and baiting that should be considered as well.

It’s vital to get in an experienced termite exterminator to visit your house and assess the damage.

So you realise there is a termite problem and want the very best inspection available in North Wahroonga? Do you want to find a reliable termite inspection service in North Wahroonga? We will help you to make an informed decision on the best options for your property as well as providing competitive pricing.

Do not hesitate to get in touch with our specialists if you want more information about the termite inspection cost.

Chemical Treatment Options

Repelling Chemicals

Termites find these chemicals easy to detect and a strong deterrent, making them perfect for offering good protection to all treated areas. However, when areas are compromised at a later stage, or if access is an issue and not all areas are covered, white ants will recognise these gaps and could potentially get in.

The regularly frequently applied repellent is Bifenthrin, with a residual effectiveness of up to 5 years.

Non Repellent Chemicals

Termites cannot detect these repellents. As a result, they do not avoid the treated areas, and as a result die after contact with them. In addition, termites will transfer the chemical to other colony members, creating a compounding effect.

Because termites are unable to detect these non-repellents, they see no distinction between areas which are treated and others that are not, so there is likely to be less ingress through gaps.

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

Baiting Systems For Termites

Above Ground Systems are employed to remove termites from the house by putting attractive bait stations directly on the sites of termite activity and thus tempting the termites to consume a poison bait rather than the wood. The worker termites will then feed the bait to other individuals in the nest which results in a compounding effect.

An entire colony can be exterminated in this fashion, regardless of if the location of the colony is known or not. The area should be regularly monitored so that if required, stations can be rebaited or moved, or more can be added, depending on the activity.

In Ground Systems can be used similarly to Above Ground Systems. However they are typically installed around the property to provide early detection of termites. This method is particularly useful when the building design prevents the effective use of perimeter barriers, as they intercept the termites before the perimeter is breached.

Baiting System Benefits

How You Can Determine If Your Property Is Infested With Termites

General signs that your residence has a termite infestation:

What Damage Can Termites Cause?

Termites can cause lots of damage to the major structural elements of your house. When significant, the infestation can make a home unsafe for use. Phone North West Termite Pest Control today, and arrange for one of our termite inspection experts to drop by and examine your North Wahroonga building.

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