Termite Control
Punchbowl South West Sydney

Treatment For Termite Infestation

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 Punchbowl South West Sydney annually, making termite control so vital.

Termite Removal/Management Strategies

There are different types of termite infestations and hence the best treatments also vary. When you bring in the specialists, they are likely to apply one of two general termite prevention strategies. This might include chemical treatments that form a barrier between the termites and the building you wish to protect. Or perhaps, the eradication of the termite colony with baiting techniques.

Chemical remedies are the more traditional treatment to kill white ants in Punchbowl homes. However, intercepting and baiting to eliminate the colony also has distinct advantages that should not be ignored.

It is vital to have your termite situation examined by a professional pest controller to assess the damage and advise a suitable management plan.

So you know you need termite control, and you’re looking for the most effective treatments that Punchbowl has to offer? Want to make sure you’re getting best bang for your buck on termite control in Punchbowl? For more information on making the best choice, we are more than happy to assist, and we provide highly competitive prices as well.

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

Chemical Treatment Options

Repellent Chemicals

Termites can find chemicals straighforward to identify and an excellent deterrent, which makes them perfect for offering great protection to all treated locations. Unfotunately however, if areas are compromised at a later stage, or if access is a problem and not all areas are covered, white ants may recognise the gaps and can sometimes get in.

Bifenthrin features a residual life of as many as 5 years and is a commonly used repellent chemical available today.

Non-Repellent Chemicals

Repellent chemicals aren’t detectable by termites. Given they don’t avoid the chemical, they will pass through the chemical and die after coming into contact with it. They will also transfer the chemical to other colony members that they come into contact with, thus generating a compounding result.

Because the termites do not identify these non-repellent chemicals, they cannot tell untreated from treated places, and are less likely to gain access via possible breaks.

A commonly used non repellent is Fipronil, which has a residual life as high as 8 years.

Baiting Systems For Termites

Above Ground Systems are used to eliminate termites from houses by placing bait stations at the site of activity, so they begin to feed on the bait matrix rather than 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.

In this way, the entire termite nest can be eliminated, even though you don’t know the actual location of the nest. 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 used in a similar manner, they are typically placed throughout the property to offer an early warning and interception system. These systems are especially useful where the house design is such that an effective perimeter barrier is difficult to install.

Baiting System Advantages

Common Signs That You Have Termites

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

What Destruction Can Termites Do?

You might be surprised to learn that wite ants can do a great deal of damage to wood structures. If the problem becomes significant enough, they can even make a structure unusable. Contact the termite control pros at South West Sydney Termite Pest Control today, and we’ll be happy to help your Punchbowl home and inspect for termites.

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