Termite Control
Alexandria Eastern Suburbs

Termite Control & Pest Control

In Australia it is quite common for termites to be called ‘white ants’. These are insect pests that can cause extensive damage to structures and homes in Alexandria Eastern Suburbs every year, making termite control so crucial.

Termite Removal/Protection Systems

There are numerous potential treatments for termites, so let’s have alook at them quickly. There are two main strategies conducted for termite control: first is the total eradication of the colony with baiting, and the other is using chemical treatment to produce a barrier between the building and the termites. Call us today for additional information about the costs associated with the various treatment options.

Typically, in Alexandria, termite experts will use a chemical treatment as the preferred method removal strategy for killing termites, however, colony eradication through baiting also has some specific benefits and should also be considered.

It’s important to first get a professional termite exterminator visit the building to evaluate the situation.

If you feel that your house or building is under threat from insect invasion, don’t panic. Give us a call to receive the advice of the most experienced termite control team covering the Alexandria area. We will assist you to make a knowledgeable decision on this important service, and offer you a very competitive price for treatment.

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

Chemical Treatments For Termites

Repelling Chemicals

Repellent chemicals are easily identified by termites and avoided. So they provide good protection for treated areas. However, if not all areas can be reached, or the treated locations become compromised, termites can recognise those gaps and get access through them once again.

The most commonly used repellent chemical is Bifenthrin, which features a residual life of up to 5 years.

Non-Repelling Chemicals

Termites cannot identify these repellents. As a result, they do not avoid the treated places, and thus are killed after contact with them. In addition, individual termites will transfer the chemical to other colony members, causing a flow on result.

Given termites can’t tell the difference between treated locations to non-treated areas, the chance for termite access through non-treated gaps is much lower.

The most frequently used non repellent chemical is Fipronil with a residual lifespan of up to 8 years.

Termite Baiting Systems

Above Ground Systems can be used to eliminate termites from structures by positioning bait stations at the site of activity, so they begin to feed on the bait matrix instead of the timber they were consuming. Worker white ants then feed the bait to other colony members and so a compounding effect is achieved.

In this way, the whole termite nest will be exterminated, even though you do not 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 utilised in a similar way, they are typically installed throughout the property to offer an early detection and interception system. These systems are particularly useful where the home design means that a robust perimeter barrier is difficult to install.

Benefits Of Termite Baiting Systems

The Indications Of Termite Infestation

Typical signs that your residence is infested with termites:

Can Termites Badly Damage My Dwelling?

You may be surprised to learn that termites are capable of doing a great deal of damage to wood structures. If it becomes significant enough, termites can make a structure unsafe. Contact the termite control professionals at Eastern Suburbs Termite Pest Control today, and they’ll be more than happy to visit your Alexandria home and inspect for termites.

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