Termite Prevention
Sutherland Sutherland

Termite Prevention & Inspection

across the country it is quite common for termites to be referred to as ‘white ants’. These are insect pests which can cause extensive damage to structures and homes in Sutherland Sutherland each year, making termite prevention so important.

Managing & Removing Termites

There are several treatments possible and each has its benefits and limitations. Two main strategies are generally used for termite management in Sutherland; either the production of a white ant barrier between the home and the termites, or eradication of the termite colony via baiting. Call us today for more details on the cost for termite management and treatment.

Generally, in Sutherland, termite specialists make use of a chemical treatment as the preferred method control strategy for killing termites, however, colony elimination through baiting also has some distinct advantages and should be considered.

It is important to first have a professional termite exterminator visit the building to look at the damage.

If you believe that your residence or building is under threat from insect invasion, don’t panic. Phone us and receive the help of the best termite prevention team covering the Sutherland area. We can help you to make a knowledgeable decision on this crucial service, and offer you a competitive price for treatment.

For additional info on our services, call 0480 024 706.

Chemical Treatment for Termite Infestation

Repellent Chemicals

Repellent chemicals are useful for protecting locations because termites easily detect and choose to avoid them. If treated areas are compromised later onor some locations can not be treated because of access problems, the termites may identify those gaps and gain access via those areas.

The most widely used repellent chemical is Bifenthrin, which has a residual life of up to five years.

Non Repellent Chemicals

These chemicals aren’t sensed by termites, and so the termites don’t avoid contact with the chemical. Once exposed, the termites are killed, and will also transfer the chemical on to fellow colony members, thus resulting in a flow on effect.

Because termites can’t detect non-repellents, they are unable to tell the difference between untreated and treated areas, so access through possible gaps is much reduced.

The frequently used non-repellent is Fipronil with a residual lifespan of up to eight years.

Termite Control Baiting Systems

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

Continuing monitoring and assessment allows the bait stations to be re-baited, added to or moved, based on observed pest activity. In this manner, the entire colony can be elimited even if its location is not known.

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

Baiting System Benefits

Common Signs That You Have Termites

Here are the signs you have a termite infestation:

How Problematic Are Termites?

You may be surprised to learn that wite ants can do a lot of damage to timber structures. If it becomes severe enough, they can make a structure unusable. Contact the termite prevention professionals at Pest Control Sutherland today, and they will be more than happy to help your Sutherland house and inspect for termites.

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