Termite Protection
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Termite Protection & Treatment

Termites, also known as white ants, are a common sight in Australia. When they infest a residence, termites can rapidly cause a large amount of damage, making it vital to call your trusted North West North Epping termite protection provider.

Termite Removal

There are various potential treatments for termites, so let’s take a look at them quickly. There’s two main strategies carried out for termite pest control: one is the total eradication of the colony with baiting, and the other is with chemical treatments to create a barrier between the building and the termites. Contact us today to learn more about the costs involved with the various treatment options.

Termite protection in North Epping homes traditionally uses a chemical treatment for eliminating the termites, however, baiting and interception to eradicate the termite colonys may bring some definate advantages that cannot be ignored.

It is important to bring in a professional termite exterminator to visit your home and evaluate the damage.

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 protection team covering the North Epping area. We will assist you to make an informed decision about this important service, and offer you a competitive price for treatment.

For additional information on white ant inspection costs, please do not hesitate to make contact with our team.

Effective Treatment for Termites

Repelling Chemicals

Repellent chemicals provide good protection from termites because they are easily detected and strongly avoided by them. Unfortunately however, if there’s a gap in the chemical, either from being unable to access all areas, or if a treated area is later compromised, white ants may identify the gaps and gain ingress.

The most widely used repellent chemical is Bifenthrin, which has a residual life of up to 5 years.

Non-Repelling Chemicals

Repellent chemicals are not detectable by the termites. Given they do not avoid the chemical, they go over the chemical and die as a result of coming into contact with it. They will also transfer the chemical to other colony members that they come into contact with, thus creating a compounding effect.

Because the termites don’t identify non repellents, they will not recognise treated and untreated places, and thus access through possible gaps is limited.

A commonly used non-repellent is Fipronil, with a residual life as high as 8 years.

Baiting Systems For Termites

Above Ground Systems are used to eliminate termites from structures 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.

In this way, the whole termite colony can be erradicated, even if you do not know the actual location of the colony. The bait stations continue to be monitored and assessed, so that they can be added, rebaited and/or moved in response to the observed results.

In Ground Systems are generally installed throughout the property as an early warning system. These systems are especially useful when the design of the house may prevent other effective perimeter barriers, as they can intercept and eliminate termites before they breach the perimeter.

Advantages Of A Termite Baiting System

Common Indications You Have A Termite Infestation

Several signs that you could have a termite problem include:

Can Termites Badly Damage My Property?

If left untreated, even just one nest of termites can do a surprising amount of damage. The building may even become unusable due to the severity of the problem, and in extreme cases, can be irreparable. Chat with North West Termite Pest Control now to organise a thorough inspection of your North Epping property by our termite protection experts.

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