Termite Prevention
Manly Northern Beaches

Termite Prevention & Control

In Australia it is common for termites to be called ‘white ants’. These are insect pests which can cause extensive damage to structures and homes in Manly Northern Beaches annually, making termite prevention so essential.

Termite Removal

There are several types of termite situations therefore the preferred treatments also vary. When you bring in the professionals, they are likely to apply one of two general termite prevention strategies. This may include chemical treatments that form a barrier between the termites and the building you hope to protect. Or perhaps, the eradication of the white ant colony with baiting techniques.

Termite prevention in Manly homes traditionally uses a chemical treatment for eradicating the termites, however, interception and baiting to eradicate the termite colonys may bring some definate advantages that can not be ignored.

It’s vital to bring in a professional termite exterminator to check out your house and assess the damage.

So you already know you have a termite problem and want the most effective prevention on offer in Manly? Do you need to find a reliable termite prevention service in Manly? We will assist you to make an informed decision on the best options for your home in addition to providing very competitive prices.

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Chemical Treatment for Termite Infestation

Repelling Chemicals

The chemicals can be easily sensed by termites / white ants, which makes them very useful for providing protection around treated locations. However, in the event the treated areas are not fully covered, or if they are later compromised, white ants can detect these gaps and again access the property.

The most widely used repellent chemical is Bifenthrin, which features a residual lifetime of as much as 5 years.

Non-Repellent Chemicals

Repellent chemicals are not detectable by the termites. Since they do not avoid the treated areas, they will move over the chemical and die as a result of coming into contact with it. They may also transfer the chemical on to other colony members they come into contact with, thus creating a compounding result.

As termites are not able to detect these non-repellents, they find no difference between areas which are treated and those which are not, so there is likely to be less ingress through gaps.

A widely used non-repellent is Fipronil, which has a residual life as high as eight years.

Baiting Systems For Termites

Above Ground Systems are used to eliminate termites from houses by positioning bait stations at the site of activity, so they begin to feed on the bait matrix instead of the timber they were consuming. Worker termites then feed the bait to other colony members and so a compounding effect is achieved.

In this way, the entire termite nest will be eliminated, 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 utilised in a similar manner, however they are frequently placed around the property to provide an early warning system for signs of a termite infestation. These systems are useful when the design of the structure can prevent effective perimeter barriers being created, as they can block termites before they breach the boundary.

Baiting System Benefits

Common Signs You Are Dealing With Termite Infestation

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

What Destruction Can Termites Do?

It surprises many people to learn that termites may do a great deal of damage to buildings. In fact, even a single colony of termites can render a building 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 inspect your Manly residence asap.

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