Termite Prevention
Putney North West

Termite Protection & Treatment

In Australia, termites are frequently referred to as ‘white ants’. These tiny insects can cause a significant amount of property damage each year. Because of the great capacity for destruction, residents of Putney North West are advised to find reliable termite prevention services.

Termite Removal

Each situation is different, and so there are different treatment options for specific situations. There are 2 strategies utilised are creating a termite barrier using specialised chemical treatments, and eradicating the termite colony entirely by baiting. For more information on what these treatment methods cost, give us a call now.

In Putney, chemical treatments are the more frequently applied management strategy to eradicate termites. However, interception and baiting for colony eradication has its’ own advantages that shouldn’t be ignored.

To ensure the job is carried out right, it is vital to have a reliable termite exterminator in to look at the damage.

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

To learn more about our services, call 0480 024 706.

Chemical Treatments For Termites

Repelling Chemicals

These chemicals are easily detected by termites / white ants, making them excellent for protection around treated locations. However, in the event the treated places aren’t completely covered, or if they later get compromised, then white ants can sense these gaps and access the building.

The most frequently used repellent is Bifenthrinthat has a lasting effect of as many as 5 years following application.

Non-Repellent Chemicals

Termites cannot identify these repellents. Because of this, they do not avoid the treated places, and thus are killed after contact with them. In addition, termites can transfer the chemical on to other colony members, creating a flow on result.

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

The often applied non-repellent chemical is Fipronil, this has a residual life of up to 8 years.

Termite Control Baiting Systems

Above Ground Systems can be used to eliminate termites from houses by positioning 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 feed the bait to other colony members and so a compounding effect is achieved.

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

An In Ground System is used in a similar way, but they’re usually placed around the property to create an early warning system for signs of a potential termite infestation. Systems such as these are especially useful when the construction of the property may prevent effective perimeter barriers being created, as they can intercept termites before they can breach the boundary.

Baiting System Benefits

Common Signs You Have A Termite Infestation

General signs that your property is infested with termites:

How Much Damage Can A Colony Of Termites Actually Do?

It surprises many people to discover that termites can do a lot of harm to buildings. In fact, a single nest of termites can render a house unusable if the problem is severe enough. Set your mind at ease; call North West Termite Pest Control and have one of our termite prevention experts inspect your Putney residence asap.

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