Termite Removal
Prestons South West Sydney

Termite Removal & Prevention

Termites are known in Australia as ‘white ants’. These common household pests create untold amounts of damage to homes across Prestons South West Sydney annually, creating a large need for termite removal.

Termite Removal/Management Systems

There are numerous potential treatments for termites, so let’s look at them briefly. There are two main strategies carried out for termite control: one is the complete eradication of the colony with baiting, and second is using chemical treatment to create a barrier between the home and the termites. Call us today for additional information about the costs associated with various treatment options.

In Prestons, chemical treatments are the more traditionally applied management strategy to kill white ants. However, interception and baiting for colony eradication has its’ advantages that shouldn’t be ignored.

It is necessary to have the white ant situation checked out by a professional pest controller to assess the damage and advise a suitable management plan.

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

To learn more about termite removal prices, give us a call without delay.

Effective Treatment for Termites

Repellent Chemicals

Repellent chemicals provide great defense against termites because they are easily detected and strongly avoided by them. Unfortunately however, if there’s a break in the chemical, either due to a lack of access to all areas, or if a treated area is later compromised, white ants can identify the gaps and gain access.

Bifenthrin is the regularly used chemical repellent, having a residual life span of as much as five years.

Non Repelling Chemicals

Termites don’t identify these repellents. As a result, they do not avoid the treated areas, and as a result are killed after they have contact with them. In addition, termites will transfer these chemicals on to other colony members, causing a flow on effect.

Since the termites don’t detect non-repellents, they don’t recognise the difference between untreated and treated areas, and thus access via possible gaps is much less likely.

The most commonly used non-repellent treatment is Fipronil, which has a residual life of up to eight years after application.

Termite Baiting Systems

Above Ground Systems are used to eliminate termites from your dwelling by putting attractive bait stations directly on the sites of termite activity and thus tempting the white ants to consume a poison bait rather than the structure. The worker termites then feed the bait to other members of the colony which produces a flow on result.

An entire termite nest or colony can be eliminated in this way, even in cases where the location of the nest is not known. It is essential to monitor and assess these stations regularly so that they can be added to, re-baited or moved so that they are in places where there is termite activity.

In Ground Systems may be used similarly to Above Ground Systems. However they are typically installed around the property to provide early detection of termites. This method is especially essential when the building design prevents the effective use of perimeter barriers, as they catch the termites before the perimeter is breached.

Benefits OF Termite Baiting

The Warning Signs Of A Termite Infestation

Here are the common signs you have termites:

How Much Damage Can A Colony Of Termites Do?

Termites can cause significant damage to the major structural parts in your dwelling. When severe enough, the infestation can make a dwelling unfit for use. Phone South West Sydney Termite Pest Control today, and arrange for one of our termite removal experts to drop by and inspect your Prestons residence.

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