Termite Inspection
Fairlight Northern Beaches

Termite Protection & Treatment

In Australia, termites are often referred to as ‘white ants’. These tiny insects can cause a massive level of property damage every year. Due to the great capacity for destruction, residents of Fairlight Northern Beaches are encouraged to find reliable termite inspection services.

Removing & Managing Termites

There are a number of treatments possible and each has its advantages and limitations. Two main strategies are commonly used for termite management in Fairlight; either the production of a white ant barrier between the house and the termites, or eradication of the termite colony via baiting. Call us today for additional information about the cost for termite management and treatment.

Chemical remedies are a more typical strategy to kill white ants in Fairlight homes. However, intercepting and baiting to exterminate the colony also has distinct advantages which should not be forgotten.

It is vital to call in an experienced termite exterminator to check out your house and assess the damage.

If you think that your house or building is under threat from insect invasion, don’t panic. Phone us to receive the assistance of the most experienced termite inspection team covering the Fairlight area. We will help you to make an informed decision about this crucial service, and offer you a competitive price for treatment.

For more information on termite inspection costs, please don’t hesitate to make contact with our team.

Chemical Treatments For Termites

Repellent Chemicals

Termites find these chemicals easy to detect and a strong deterrent, which makes them ideal for offering great protection to all treated areas. However, if areas are compromised later on, or if access is an issue and not all areas are covered, white ants will identify the gaps and could potentially gain access.

Bifenthrin is a regularly used chemical repellent, having a residual life span of as much as five years.

Non Repelling Chemicals

Termites don’t detect these repellents. As a result, they do not avoid the treated areas, and thus are killed after contact with them. Additionally, individual termites will pass these chemicals on to other colony members, creating a flow on result.

Because termites are unable to detect these non-repellents, they find no distinction between areas which are treated and others that are not, so there is likely to be reduced ingress through gaps.

The often used non-repellent chemical is Fipronil, which has a residual life of as much as 8 years.

Termite Control Baiting Systems

Above Ground Systems can be used to eliminate termites from buildings by placing bait stations at the site of activity, so they begin to feed on the bait matrix as opposed to 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.

The entire nest may be destroyed in this fashion, regardless of if the position of the nest is known or not. The area should be regularly monitored so that if needed, stations can be rebaited or moved, or more can be added, depending on the observed white ant activity.

In-Ground Systems may 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 essential when the building design prevents the effective use of perimeter barriers, as they catch the white ants before the perimeter is breached.

Baiting System Advantages

Common Warning Signs Of A Termite Infestation

Here are the common signs you have a termite infestation:

Can Termites Damage My Residence?

It surprises many people to discover that white ants could do a great deal of harm to buildings. In fact, even a single nest of termites can render a home unsafe if the problem is severe enough. Set your mind at ease; call Pest Control Northern Beaches and have one of our termite inspection experts inspect your Fairlight house ASAP.

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