Termite Protection
Punchbowl South West Sydney

Termite Protection Punchbowl

In Australia it is common for termites to be referred to as ‘white ants’. These are insect pests that can cause extensive damage to structures and residences in Punchbowl South West Sydney annually, making termite protection so essential.

Termite Removal & Prevention

Termite treatments change with regards to their aims and application, each with their own limitations, benefits and differences. There are 2 major termite management strategies; attempting to eliminate the termite colony through baiting, and chemical treatments that try to create a barrier between the termites and the building being protected. Phone us today to learn more about the cost of termite protections.

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

It is advantageous to engage the services of an experienced white ant exterminator to check out your structures in order that the damage can be thoroughly looked at.

So you already realise there is a termite problem and need the very best protection available in Punchbowl? Do you need to get a reliable termite protection service in Punchbowl? We can help you to make the right decision on the best options for your property in addition to providing competitive pricing.

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

Effective Treatment for Termites

Repelling Chemicals

The chemicals are easily sensed by termites / white ants, making them very useful for providing protection around treated areas. However, if the treated areas are not fully covered, or if they are later compromised, then termites can identify these gaps and again access the home.

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

Non-Repelling Chemicals

Non repellent chemicals aren’t detected by termites, and so they won’t stay away from the treated areas. As a result of this, white ants will move through the chemical and die as a result of contact with it. Individual insects pass the chemical onto other colony members, causing a compounding result.

Since termites don’t identify non repellents, they don’t recognise untreated and treated areas, and therefore access via possible gaps is limited.

The most widely used non-repellent is Fipronil, which has a residual life as high as 8 years.

Termite Baiting Systems

Used to eliminate termites within a house, Above Ground Systems position bait stations directly where there is termite activity, so the termites feed on the bait matrix rather than the structures they were eating up to now. As well as killing the white ants that eat the bait at the source, there is also a compounding effect when worker termites feed the bait to other colony members.

In this way, the entire termite colony will be erradicated, even if 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.

In Ground Systems are utilised in a similar manner, however they are often installed around properties where there is currently no obvious activity, to assist in early discivery of white ants. These systems are particularly helpful when the design of a home will make it difficult to have adequate perimeter barriers, as it is then possible to identify and intercept white ants before they breach the perimeter.

Benefits Of Termite Baiting Systems

Common Indications Of A Termite Infestation

There are various indications your house has a white ant infestation:

How Much Damage Can A Colony Of Termites Actually Do?

You might be surprised to learn that wite ants are capable of doing a lot of damage to wood structures. If the problem becomes significant enough, they can even make a residence unusable. Contact the termite protection pros at South West Sydney Termite Pest Control today, and we’ll be more than happy to visit your Punchbowl premises and inspect for termites.

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