Termite Treatment
Sutherland

Treatment For Termite Infestation

In Australia 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 properties in Sutherland annually, making termite treatment so important.

Removing & Managing Termites

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

Chemical remedies are a more typical treatment to eliminate white ants in Sutherland homes. Remember, intercepting and baiting to eradicate the colony also has distinct advantages which cannot be ignored.

It’s vital to call in an experienced termite exterminator to check out your house and assess the damage.

Are you currently in need of termite treatment for your home and wish to find the pest control available in Sutherland that will be most suited? Searching for a Sutherland service that is highly dependable for control of termites? We will assist you to make a knowledgeable decision, and offer very competitive prices for termite treatment.

Please call our team with questions you may have about cost or procedures today and we will help you find the appropriate process for your needs and situation.

Chemical Solutions for Termite Infestation

Repellent Chemicals

Repellent chemicals offer great defense against termites because they are easily identified and strongly avoided by them. Unfortunately, if there’s a break in the chemical, either from being unable to access all areas, or if a treated area is later compromised, termites can identify the gaps and gain ingress.

The frequently used repellent chemical is Bifenthrin, which has a residual lifetime of as much as 5 years.

Non-Repelling Chemicals

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

Given termites can’t tell the difference between treated locations to non-treated locations, the possibility of termite access through non-treated gaps is lower.

A commonly used non repellent is Fipronil, with a residual life of up to 8 years.

Understanding Various Termite Baiting Systems

Above Ground Systems are used to eliminate termites from the dwelling by putting attractive bait stations directly on the sites of termite activity and thus tempting the pests to consume a poison bait rather than the timber. These termites will then feed the bait to other members of the colony which creates a flow on effect.

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

While In-Ground Systems can be used in a similar way, they are more commonly installed around the property to offer an early warning and interception system. These systems are especially useful where the building design is such that a robust perimeter barrier is difficult to create.

Benefits of Termite Baiting Systems

Signs You Are Dealing With A Termite Infestation

General signs that your home has a termite infestation:

Can Termites Badly Damage My Home?

If left untreated, even just one colony of termites are capable of doing an unexpected amount of destruction. The house may even become unusable due to the significance of the issue, and in the extreme, may be unrepairable. Speak to Sutherland Termite Pest Control now to schedule a thorough evaluation of your Sutherland property by our termite treatment experts.

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