Termite Prevention
Balgowlah Heights Northern Beaches

Solution For Termite Infestation

Termites are known in Australia as ‘white ants’. These frequent household pests create untold levels of damage to houses throughout Balgowlah Heights Northern Beaches each year, creating a strong need for termite prevention.

Termite Removal/Prevention Processes

There are several treatments possible and each has its benefits and limitations. Two main strategies are commonly utilised for termite management in Balgowlah Heights; either the production of a termite barrier between the building and the termites, or eradication of the termite colony via baiting. Call us today for more details about the cost for termite treatment and management.

In Balgowlah Heights, chemical treatments are the more frequently applied management strategy to eradicate white ants. However, interception and baiting for colony eradication has its’ advantages that should not be ignored.

It is advantageous to engage the expertise of an expert pest exterminator to check out your house so the damage can be thoroughly assessed.

So you know you need termite prevention, and you’re looking for the most efficacious treatments that Balgowlah Heights can offer? Need to make sure you’re getting best bang for your buck on termite prevention in Balgowlah Heights? For further information on making the best choice, we are more than happy to assist, and we provide highly affordable rates too.

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

Chemical Treatment Options

Repellent Chemicals

Repellent chemicals provide great protection from termites because they are easily identified and strongly avoided by them. Unfortunately however, when there is a break in the chemical, either from a lack of access to all areas, or if a treated area is later compromised, white ants can identify the gaps and gain ingress.

Bifenthrin has a residual lifetime of up to five years and is a commonly used repellent chemical available today.

Non-Repellent Chemicals

Non-repellents are chemicals that termites don’t detect. Given they then do not avoid them, they will move through the residue and die. Additionally, individual white ants may often pass the chemicals to other members of the colony, creating a flow on and efficient effect.

Because the termites can’t identify these non-repellent chemicals, they can’t tell treated from untreated locations, and are much less likely to gain ingress via gaps.

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

Various Termite Baiting Systems

Above Ground Systems are employed to eliminate termites from the residence by putting attractive bait stations directly on the sites of termite activity and therefore encouraging the pests to consume a poison bait instead of the wood. These termites will then feed the bait to other individuals in the colony which creates a flow on result.

In this manner, the entire colony can be eliminated even though the location of the colony is not known. The stations should be monitored and assessed frequently in case the situation should require stations to be rebaited, the placement of more bait stations, or if they should be moved to another location.

While In-Ground Systems can be utilised in a similar fashion, they are typically situated throughout the property to provide an early detection and interception system. Systems such as these are particularly useful where the dwelling design is such that an effective perimeter barrier is impossible to install.

Advantages Of Termite Baiting Systems

The Signs Of A Termite Infestation

Several signs that you might have a termite infestation include:

Can A Colony Of Termites Damage My Building?

It surprises many homeowners to discover that termites could cause a lot of damage to structures. In fact, a single colony of termites can render a residence unlivable if the problem is severe enough. Set your mind at ease; call Pest Control Northern Beaches and have one of our termite prevention experts examine your Balgowlah Heights residence as soon as possible.

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