Termite Prevention
Pennant Hills North West

Termite Prevention & Treatment

across the country it is quite common for termites to be called ‘white ants’. These are insect pests that can cause extensive damage to structures and residences in Pennant Hills North West each year, making termite prevention so important.

Termite Removal/Protection Strategies

Each situation is different, and so there are different treatment options for specific situations. There are two strategies employed are creating a termite barrier using specialised chemical treatments, and eradicating the termite colony entirely by baiting. To learn more about what these treatment methods cost, give us a call today.

In Pennant Hills, chemical treatments are the more traditionally applied management strategy to kill termites. However, interception and baiting for colony eradication has its’ benefits that shouldn’t be dismissed.

To make sure the job is carried out correctly, it’s essential to get a specialist white ant exterminator in to assess the situation.

If you think that your residence or building is under threat from insect invasion, don’t panic. Phone us and get the help of the most experienced termite prevention team covering the Pennant Hills area. We can assist you to make an informed decision on this crucial service, and offer you a very competitive price for treatment.

For additional information on white ant inspection costs, please don’t hesitate to make contact with us.

Chemical Solutions for Termite Infestation

Repellent Chemicals

Repellent chemicals are easily detected by termites and avoided. So they provide excellent protection for treated locations. However, if not all areas are reached, or the treated areas become compromised, white ants can recognise the gaps and get access through them.

The often widely applied chemical repellent is Bifenthrin, with a residual effectiveness of as much as five years.

Non-Repelling Chemicals

Non repellents are chemicals that termites don’t detect. Given they then do not avoid them, they will pass through the residue and die. In addition, individual white ants will often pass these chemicals on to other members of the colony, resulting in a flow on and efficient effect.

Since termites can’t detect non repellents, they are unable to know the difference between treated and untreated areas, so access through possible gaps is a lot less likely.

The most frequently used non repellent chemical is Fipronil with a residual life span of up to 8 years.

Termite Baiting Systems

Above Ground Systems are frequently used to get rid of termites from the property, by locating bait stations directly on termite activity to encourage the termites to feed on the bait rather than the structure. Also, when worker termites return to the colony, they feed the bait to other colony members, therefore creating a flow on result.

In this fashion, the entire nest may be eliminated even when the position of the colony is not known. The stations should be monitored and assessed regularly in case the situation should call for stations to be rebaited, the addition of more bait stations, or if they should be moved to alternate location.

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 vital when the building design prevents the effective use of perimeter barriers, as they intercept the termites before the perimeter is breached.

Baiting System Advantages

The Indications Of Termite Infestation

Several signs that you might have a termite infestation include:

How Much Damage Can A Colony Of Termites Really Do?

You might be surprised to find out that termites are capable of doing a lot of damage to timber structures. If the problem becomes significant enough, they can make a structure unlivable. Contact the termite prevention professionals at North West Termite Pest Control today, and we’ll be more than happy to help your Pennant Hills house and inspect for termites.

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