Termite Treatment
Cronulla Sutherland

Termite Treatment & Protection

White ant or termite infestations are rather frequent in Australia. They are responsible for causing significant damage to many houses in Cronulla Sutherland annually. That is why termite treatment and inspection is so important.

Removing & Managing Termites

There are several treatments possible and each one has its benefits and draw backs. Two main strategies are commonly used for termite management in Cronulla; either the production of a termite barrier between the residence and the termites, or eradication of the termite colony via baiting. Contact us today for more info on the cost for termite management and treatment.

Generally, in Cronulla, termite experts make use of a chemical treatment as the preferred form removal strategy for killing termites, however, colony eradication through baiting also has distinct benefits and should be considered.

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

If you believe that your house or building is under threat from insect invasion, don’t panic. Give us a call to receive the help of the best termite treatment team covering the Cronulla area. We will help you to make an educated decision on this vital service, and offer you a competitive price for treatment.

To learn more about our services, call 0480 024 706.

Chemical Treatment Against Termites

Repelling Chemicals

The chemicals are easily detected by termites / white ants, which makes them excellent for providing protection around treated areas. However, in the event the treated areas aren’t fully covered, or if they are later compromised, white ants can detect the gaps and access the home.

The frequently used repellent chemical is Bifenthrin, that features a residual life of up to 5 years.

Non-Repellent Chemicals

Non repellent treatments are not identified by termites, and so they don’t stay away from the chemical. As a result of this, white ants will go over the chemical and die because of exposure to it. Individual termites pass the chemical onto fellow colony members, resulting in a flow on effect.

Since termites don’t detect non repellents, they do not recognise the difference between treated and untreated places, and therefore access through possible gaps is much less likely.

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

Termite Baiting Systems

Above Ground Systems are used to eliminate termites from structures by placing bait stations at the site of activity, so they begin to feed on the bait matrix as opposed to the timber they were consuming. Worker white ants then return to the colony and feed the bait to other colony members and so a compounding effect is achieved.

A whole termite nest or colony can be eliminated in this way, even in cases where the location of the nest is unknown. It is essential to monitor and assess these stations regularly so that they can be added to, re-baited or moved to make sure they continue to be in places where there is termite activity.

While In-Ground Systems can be utilised in a similar way, they are more commonly installed around the property to provide an early detection and interception system. These systems are especially useful when the dwelling design means that an effective perimeter barrier is hard to install.

Benefits of Termite Baiting Systems

Common Signs You Are Facing Termite Infestation

A number of signs that you might have a termite problem include:

How Problematic Can Termites Be?

For such tiny individuals, a nest of termites is capable of doing quite a lot of damage to a building. If the infestation becomes serious enough, your home may potentially become unsafe. Contact Pest Control Sutherland today and schedule a thorough inspection with one of our Cronulla termite treatment experts.

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