Termite Control
Northern Beaches

Control & Prevention Against Termites

across the country it is quite common for termites to be referred to as ‘white ants’. These are insect pests which can cause extensive damage to structures and homes in Northern Beaches each year, making termite control so crucial.

Managing & Removing Termites

There are numerous potential treatments for termites, so let us look at them quickly. There are two main management strategies performed for termite control: one is the complete eradication of the colony through baiting, and second is using chemical treatments to produce a barrier between the home and the termites. Call us today for more information about the costs associated with various treatment options.

As a general rule, chemical methods are the most commonly used management strategy for termite treatment in Northern Beaches. However, there are several advantages to interception and baiting that should be considered as well.

It’s wise to first have a specialist termite exterminator come out to the building to fully look at the damage.

So you already realise you have a termite problem and want the very best control on offer in Northern Beaches? Do you need to get a reliable termite control service in Northern Beaches? We will help you to make the right decision on the best options for your house along with providing very competitive pricing.

Please contact our staff with questions you might have about cost or procedures today and we’ll help you find the best response for your particular needs and situation.

Chemical Treatment for Termite Infestation

Repelling Chemicals

Repellent chemicals are useful for protecting locations because termites quickly detect and choose to avoid them. If treated areas are compromised later onor some areas can not be treated because of access problems, the white ants can detect those gaps and attain access via them.

The commonly used repellent chemical is Bifenthrin, that features a residual lifetime of as much as 5 years.

Non-Repelling Chemicals

Termites don’t detect these repellents. Consequently, they do not avoid the treated areas, and thus die after they have contact with them. In addition, individual termites can pass the chemical to other colony members, creating a flow on result.

Because the termites do not identify these non repellent chemicals, they cannot tell untreated from treated areas, and are much less likely to gain access via gaps.

Fipronil is a widely used non repellent on the market, and features a residual lifetime of up to 8 years.

Baiting Systems For Termites

Above Ground Systems may be used to eliminate termites from homes by placing bait stations at the site of activity, so they begin to feed on the bait matrix rather than the timber they were consuming. Worker termites then return to the colony and feed the bait to other colony members and so a compounding effect is achieved.

Ongoing monitoring and assessment allows the bait stations to be re-baited, added to or moved, based on the observed white ant activity. In this way, the entire nest can be sradicated even if its location is unknown.

While In Ground Systems can be used in a similar manner, they are more commonly situated throughout the property to provide an early detection and interception system. Systems such as these are particularly useful where the building design means that a robust perimeter barrier is difficult to create.

Benefits of Termite Baiting Systems

Signs You Are Dealing With Termite Infestation

General signs that your residence is infested with termites:

How Destructive Can Termites Be?

It surprises many people to learn that white ants can cause a significant amount of damage to structures. In fact, a single colony of termites can render a home unusable if the problem is severe enough. Set your mind at ease; call Pest Control Northern Beaches and have one of our termite control specialists examine your Northern Beaches home as soon as possible.

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