Termite Prevention
Whale Beach Northern Beaches

Prevention & Protection Against Termites

In Australia, termites are often referred to as ‘white ants’. These tiny pests can wreak a significant level of property damage each year. Because of their great capacity for destruction, residents of Whale Beach Northern Beaches are encouraged to seek quality termite prevention services.

Removing & Managing Termites

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

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

It is important to first have a specialist termite exterminator come out to the house to fully assess the situation.

So you know you have a termite problem and want the very best prevention available in Whale Beach? Do you want to get a experienced termite prevention service in Whale Beach? We will help you to make the right decision on the best options for your home as well as providing very competitive prices.

For additional information on termite inspection costs, please don’t hesitate to speak to us.

Effective Treatment for Termites

Repellent Chemicals

Repellent chemicals are easily detected by termites and avoided. So they provide excellent protection in treated areas. If not all areas are reached, or the treated areas become compromised, white ants can recognise the gaps and gain access through them.

The most frequently used repellent is Bifenthrinthat has a lasting effect of as many as 5 years after application.

Non-Repelling Chemicals

Repellent chemicals are not detectable by the termites. Given they don’t avoid the treated areas, they go through the chemical and die as a result of coming into contact with it. They will also pass the chemical to other colony members they come into contact with, thus creating a compounding effect.

Because termites do not detect non repellents, they don’t recognise the difference between treated and untreated places, and therefore access via possible gaps is restricted.

The most commonly used non repellent chemical is Fipronilthat has a lasting effect of up to eight years after application.

Baiting Systems For Termites

Above Ground Systems are used to remove termites from the house by putting attractive bait stations directly on the sites of termite activity and thus encouraging the white ants to consume a poison bait instead of the wood. The worker termites will then pass on the bait to other members of the nest which creates a compounding result.

In this way, the whole nest can be eliminated even when the location of the nest is unknown. The stations should be assessed and monitored regularly in case the situation should call for stations to be rebaited, the placement of new bait stations, or if they should be moved to alternate area.

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

Baiting System Advantages

How To Identify If Your House Is Infested With Termites

A number of signs that you could have a termite infestation include:

Can Termites Badly Damage My House?

It surprises many homeowners to learn that termites are able to do a great deal of damage to buildings. In fact, a single colony of termites can render a house unusable if the problem is severe enough. Set your mind at ease; call Pest Control Northern Beaches and have one of our termite prevention specialists inspect your Whale Beach home ASAP.

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