Termite Protection
Bilgola Plateau Northern Beaches

Solution For Termite Infestation

across the country it is quite common for termites to be called ‘white ants’. These are insect pests which can cause extensive damage to structures and houses in Bilgola Plateau Northern Beaches every year, making termite protection so important.

Removing & Managing Termites

There are various potential treatments for termites, so let us take a look at them briefly. There are two main management strategies conducted for termite pest control: first is the complete eradication of the colony with baiting, and second is using chemical treatment to make a barrier between the residence and the colony. Call us today for additional information about the costs associated with various treatment options.

In Bilgola Plateau, chemical treatments are the more traditionally applied management strategy to eradicate termites. However, baiting and interception for colony eradication has its’ own advantages that should not be dismissed.

It’s wise to first have a specialist termite exterminator come out to the building to fully assess the situation.

So you know you have a termite problem and need the very best protection on offer in Bilgola Plateau? Do you want to get a experienced termite protection service in Bilgola Plateau? We will help you to make an informed decision on the best options for your house as well as providing competitive pricing.

Please contact our staff with questions you may have about pricing or procedures today and we will assist you in finding the appropriate response for your requirements and situation.

Chemical Treatment for Termite Infestation

Repelling Chemicals

The chemicals can be easily sensed by termites / white ants, making them great for providing protection around treated locations. However, in the event the treated places are not completely covered, or if they later get compromised, termites can identify the gaps and access the home.

Bifenthrin has a residual life of as many as five years and is the most widely used repellent chemical currently available.

Non Repelling Chemicals

Termites cannot detect these repellents. Consequently, they don’t avoid the treated places, and as a result die after they have contact with them. Additionally, individual termites will transfer these chemicals on to other colony members, causing a flow on effect.

Because termites are not able to identify these non repellents, they find no distinction between areas that are treated and the ones that are not, so there is likely to be less ingress through gaps.

The regularly used non repellent chemical is Fipronil, which has a residual life of up to 8 years.

Termite Control Baiting Systems

Used to erradicate termites within a structure, Above Ground Systems position bait stations directly where there is termite activity, so that the termites feed upon the bait matrix instead of the timber they have been eating until now. As well as killing the white ants that eat the bait at the source, there is also a compounding effect when worker termites feed the bait to other colony members.

An entire colony may be exterminated in this manner, regardless of if the location of the colony is known or not. The area should be regularly monitored so if required, stations can be rebaited or moved, or more can be added, depending on the observed termite activity.

While In-Ground Systems are utilised in a similar fashion, they are typically installed throughout the property to provide an early detection and interception system. These systems are particularly useful when the house design means that an effective perimeter barrier is hard to install.

Benefits of Termite Baiting Systems

How You Can Identify If Your Property Is Infested With Termites

These are the signs you have a termite infestation:

Can Termites Badly Damage My House?

For such tiny individuals, a colony of termites (white ants) is capable of doing a great deal of damage to a house. If the infestation becomes severe enough, the home could become unusable. Contact Pest Control Northern Beaches today and organise a comprehensive examination with one of our Bilgola Plateau termite protection technicians.

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