Termite Prevention
North Balgowlah Northern Beaches

Termite Prevention & Inspection

In Australia it is quite common for termites to be called ‘white ants’. These are insect pests which can cause extensive damage to structures and residences in North Balgowlah Northern Beaches every year, making termite prevention so vital.

Termite Removal/Protection Strategies

Each situation is unique, and so there are different treatment options for specific situations. The two main strategies used are creating a termite barrier using specialised chemical treatments, and eradicating the termite colony entirely by baiting. For more information on what these treatment methods cost, give us a call today.

White ant prevention in North Balgowlah residences traditionally uses a chemical treatment for eliminating the termites, however, baiting and interception to eradicate the termite colonys may bring some definate benefits that cannot be ignored.

It is highly recommended to engage the expertise of a specialist white ant exterminator to check out your structures so that the damage can be thoroughly reviewed.

If you think that your residence or building is under threat from insect invasion, don’t panic. Give us a call to receive the help of the most experienced termite prevention team covering the North Balgowlah area. We can assist you to make an educated decision about this vital service, and offer you a very competitive price for treatment.

To learn about termite prevention pricing, give us a ring right away.

Chemical Treatments For Termites

Repellent Chemicals

Termites find these chemicals easy to identify and a strong deterrent, making them ideal for offering great protection to all treated areas. Unfotunately however, when areas are compromised later on, or if access is an issue and not all areas are covered, white ants will recognise the gaps and could sometimes gain access.

The most commonly used repellent is Bifenthrinthat has a lasting effect of up to 5 years after application.

Non-Repelling Chemicals

These are chemicals that termites don’t detect. Since they then don’t avoid them, they will pass through the residue and die. Additionally, individual white ants can often transfer these chemicals to other members of the colony, resulting in a compounding and efficient result.

Since the termites do not detect non-repellent chemicals, they cannot tell untreated from treated locations, and are less likely to gain ingress via breaks.

A frequently used non-repellent is Fipronil, which has a residual life of up to 8 years.

Baiting Systems For Termites

Above Ground Systems may be used to eliminate termites from buildings by positioning 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 feed the bait to other colony members and so a compounding effect is achieved.

In this fashion, the whole nest can be eliminated even though the location of the nest isn’t known. The stations should be monitored and assessed frequently in case the situation should require stations to be rebaited, the addition of new bait stations, or if they should be moved to another area.

In-Ground Baiting Systems are generally installed throughout the property as an early warning system. These systems are particularly useful when the design of the residence may prevent other effective perimeter barriers, as they can intercept and eliminate white ants before they breach the perimeter.

Advantages Of A Termite Baiting System

Common Signs That You May Have Termites

There are various indications that your property suffers from a termite infestation:

What Destruction Can Termites Do?

For such tiny individuals, a nest of termites (white ants) can do significant amounts of damage to a structure. If the infestation becomes serious enough, the property may potentially become unusable. Contact Pest Control Northern Beaches today and organise a comprehensive examination with one of our North Balgowlah termite prevention specialists.

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