Termite Prevention
Lurnea South West Sydney

Termite Prevention Lurnea

Termites are known throughout Australia as ‘white ants’. These frequent household pests create huge quantities of damage to houses in Lurnea South West Sydney every year, creating a large requirement for termite prevention.

Removing & Managing Termites

There are a number of treatments possible and each one has its benefits and limitations. Two main strategies are generally used for termite management in Lurnea; either the creation of a termite barrier between the house and the termites, or eradication of the termite colony with baiting. Call us today for additional information about the cost for termite treatment and management.

Chemical treatments are a more typical treatment to eliminate white ants in Lurnea homes. However, intercepting and baiting to eliminate the colony also has distinct advantages which should not be forgotten.

It is advantageous to engage the expertise of a professional white ant exterminator to check out your structures in order that the damage can be fully reviewed.

So you already know you have a termite problem and need the most effective prevention available in Lurnea? Do you wish to find a experienced termite prevention service in Lurnea? We can help you to make an informed decision on the best options for your residence in addition to providing competitive pricing.

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

Chemical Treatment 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 is a gap in the chemical application, either from a lack of access to all areas, or if a treated area is later compromised, termites can discover the gaps and gain access.

Bifenthrin is a commonly used chemical repellent, having a residual life span of as much as 5 years.

Non Repellent Chemicals

Termites don’t detect these repellents. Consequently, they do not avoid the treated places, and as a result die after exposure to them. In addition, individual termites can transfer these chemicals to other colony members, causing a flow on effect.

Because the termites don’t detect non repellents, they don’t recognise untreated and treated locations, and therefore access through possible gaps is much less likely.

Fipronil is a widely used non-repellent on the market, and has a residual life of as much as eight years.

Baiting Systems For Termites

Above Ground Systems are used to eliminate termites from structures by positioning 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 feed the bait to other colony members and so a compounding effect is achieved.

A whole termite nest or colony may be eliminated in this manner, even in cases where the position of the colony is unknown. It is important to monitor and assess these stations regularly so that they can be added to, re-baited or moved so they are in places where there is termite activity.

While In-Ground Systems can be utilised in a similar manner, they are typically situated around the property to offer an early warning and interception system. Systems such as these are particularly useful where the home design is such that an effective perimeter barrier is hard to install.

Advantages OF Termite Baiting

Common Indications Of A Termite Infestation

These are the signs you have termites:

How Destructive Can Termites Be?

For such tiny individuals, a colony of termites can do a great deal of damage to a building. If the problem becomes bad enough, your dwelling could potentially become unusable. Contact South West Sydney Termite Pest Control today and schedule a comprehensive examination with one of our Lurnea termite prevention experts.

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