Termite Protection
Heathcote Sutherland

Termite Protection & Treatment

White ant or termite infestations are rather frequent around Australia. Termites are responsible for causing significant damage to many homes in Heathcote Sutherland each year. That’s why termite protection and inspection is very important.

Termite Removal/Prevention Processes

You can find several kinds of termite situations so the preferred treatments also vary. When you bring in the pros, they are likely to apply one of two general termite protection systems. This might include chemical treatments that form a barrier between the termites and the building you wish to protect. Or perhaps, the elimination of the white ant colony with baiting techniques.

In Heathcote, chemical treatments are the more frequently applied management strategy to eradicate white ants. However, baiting and interception for colony eradication has its’ own benefits that should not be dismissed.

It is important to engage the expertise of a specialist termite exterminator to check over your property so that the damage can be fully looked at.

So you know you want termite protection, and you’re looking for the most effective treatments that Heathcote can offer? Want to make sure you’re getting best bang for your buck on termite protection in Heathcote? To get more information on making the right choice, our team are more than happy to assist, and we offer highly competitive prices too.

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

Chemical Treatments For Termites

Repelling Chemicals

The chemicals can be easily sensed by termites / white ants, which makes them excellent for protection around treated locations. However, in the event the treated areas are not fully covered, or if they later get compromised, white ants can identify these breaks and once again access the house.

The commonly used repellent is Bifenthrin, which has a lasting effect of as many as 5 years following application.

Non Repelling Chemicals

Non repellents are chemicals that termites don’t detect. Given they then do not avoid them, they will move through the residue and then die. Additionally, individual white ants will also pass these chemicals on to other members of the colony, providing a compounding and efficient effect.

Since the termites don’t identify non repellents, they do not recognise treated and untreated areas, and thus access via possible gaps is restricted.

The most frequently used non repellent chemical is Fipronil which has a residual life expectancy of as much as 8 years.

Termite Baiting Systems

An Above Ground System is frequently used to get rid of termites in the home, by locating bait stations directly on termite paths to encourage the white ants to feed on the bait as opposed to the structure. Also, when worker termites return to the colony, they transfer the bait to other members of the colony, thus causing a flow on effect.

In this way, the whole termite nest can be exterminated, even when 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.

While In-Ground Systems are utilised in a similar fashion, they are typically situated around the property to provide an early warning and interception system. These systems are especially useful when the building design is such that a robust perimeter barrier is hard to create.

Baiting System Benefits

Common Warning Signs Of A Termite Infestation

Here are the common signs of a termite infestation:

What Destruction Can Termites Do?

When left untreated, even just one nest of white ants is capable of doing an unexpected amount of damage. The house may even become unlivable as a result of the significance of the problem, and in the extreme, may even be irreparable. Speak to Sutherland Termite Pest Control now to schedule a thorough inspection of your Heathcote property by one of our termite protection experts.

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