Termite Treatment
Epping North West

Termite Protection & Treatment

In Australia it is common for termites to be called ‘white ants’. These are insect pests that can cause extensive damage to structures and homes in Epping North West annually, making termite treatment so crucial.

Termite Removal/Protection Processes

There are many potential treatments for termites, so let’s have alook at each quickly. There’s two main strategies conducted for termite control: one is the total eradication of the colony via baiting, and next is with chemical treatment to produce a barrier between the residence and the colony. Call us today for more information about the costs involved with various treatment options.

Generally, in Epping, termite specialists make use of a chemical treatment as the preferred form control strategy for killing termites, however, colony elimination through baiting also has specific benefits and should also be considered.

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

If you believe that your home or building is under threat from insect invasion, don’t panic. Contact us to receive the advice of the best termite treatment team covering the Epping area. We can assist you to make a knowledgeable decision about this crucial service, and offer you a very competitive price for treatment.

Do not hesitate to speak with our specialists if you want additional information about the termite inspection cost.

Chemical Treatments For Termites

Repelling Chemicals

These chemicals are easily sensed by termites / white ants, making them great for providing protection on treated places. However, in the event the treated areas aren’t fully covered, or if they are later compromised, then white ants can detect the breaks and access the home.

The most frequently used repellent is Bifenthrin, which has a residual life of up to five years following application.

Non Repellent Chemicals

Non repellent treatments are not identified by termites, and so they won’t avoid the treated areas. As a result of this, termites pass over the chemical and die as a result of contact with it. Individual termites transfer the chemical onto fellow colony members, causing a flow on effect.

Since termites cannot identify non repellents, they are unable to tell the difference between untreated and treated areas, so access through possible gaps is a lot reduced.

The most common used non-repellent chemical is Fipronil which has a residual life expectancy of up to eight years.

Termite Baiting Systems

Above Ground Systems are used to remove termites from your property by putting attractive bait stations directly on the sites of termite activity and therefore tempting the termites to eat a poison bait rather than the structure. These termites will then feed the bait to other members of the colony which creates a compounding result.

A whole termite nest or colony may be eliminated in this manner, even in cases where the position of the nest is unknown. It is essential to monitor and assess these stations regularly so that they can be added to, re-baited or moved so they are in places where there is termite activity.

In-Ground Systems are often installed around the property as an early warning system. These systems are especially useful when the design of the building may prevent other effective perimeter barriers, as they can detect and eliminate white ants before they breach the perimeter.

Benefits of Termite Baiting Systems

Common Indications Of A Termite Infestation

A number of signs that you might have a termite infestation include:

Can Termites Damage My House?

For such tiny individuals, a colony of termites is capable of causing a lot of damage to a home. If the infestation becomes severe enough, your house may potentially become unsafe. Contact North West Termite Pest Control today and schedule a thorough inspection with one of our Epping termite treatment experts.

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