Termite Extermination
Edgecliff Eastern Suburbs

Termite Treatment & Protection

Termites, also known as white ants, are a common sight around Australia. When they infest a residence, termites can rapidly cause a considerable amount of damage, making it crucial to call your dependable Eastern Suburbs Edgecliff termite extermination provider.

Termite Control/Prevention Processes

You will find several kinds of termite situations and hence the preferred treatments also vary. When you bring in the professionals, they are likely to apply one of two general termite management strategies. This could include chemical treatments that form a barrier between the termites and the building you wish to protect. Or perhaps, the eradication of the white ant colony with baiting techniques.

In Edgecliff, 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 dismissed.

It is advantageous to engage the services of an expert termite exterminator to look at your structures in order that the damage can be thoroughly reviewed.

So you know you need termite extermination, and you’re looking for the most efficacious treatments that Edgecliff has to offer? Need to make sure you’re getting best bang for your buck on termite extermination in Edgecliff? To get more information on making the best choice, our team are more than happy to assist, and we offer very affordable prices too.

Do not hesitate to speak with our specialists if you need more information about the termite inspection cost.

Chemical Treatments For Termites

Repellent Chemicals

Repellent chemicals are quickly detected by termites and strongy avoided, so they provide good protection in treated locations. However, if not all areas are reached, or the treated locations become disrupted, white ants can recognise those gaps and gain access through them.

The often commonly used repellent is Bifenthrin, which has a residual effectiveness of up to 5 years.

Non-Repelling Chemicals

These chemicals are not detectable by termites. Given they do not avoid the treated areas, they will go over the chemical and die as a result of coming into contact with it. They may also transfer the chemical on to other colony members that they come into contact with, thus creating a compounding effect.

Because termites cannot tell the difference between treated areas to non-treated locations, the chance for termite ingress through non-treated gaps is far lower.

The most often used non repellent chemical is Fipronilthat features a lasting effect of up to eight years following treatment.

Understanding Termite Baiting Systems

Used to erradicate termites within a home, Above Ground Systems position bait stations directly where there is termite activity, so the termites feed upon the bait matrix and not the timber they were eating up to now. As well as killing the termites that eat the bait at the source, there is also a compounding effect when worker termites then feed the bait to other colony members.

In this way, the whole colony can be eliminated even though the position of the colony is unknown. The stations should be assessed and monitored frequently in case the situation should require stations to be rebaited, the placement of new bait stations, or if they should be moved to another area.

An In Ground System is used in a similar fashion, however they are generally installed around the property to provide an early warning system for signs of a pending termite infestation. These systems are especially useful when the design of the dwelling can prevent effective perimeter barriers being created, as they can intercept termites before they breach the perimeter.

Advantages Of Termite Baiting Systems

Common Signs That You May Have Termites

Here are the common signs you have a termite infestation:

How Much Damage Can A Colony Of Termites Actually Do?

It surprises many people to learn that white ants may cause a lot of damage to buildings. In fact, even just one colony of termites can render a dwelling unlivable if the problem is severe enough. Set your mind at ease; call Eastern Suburbs Termite Pest Control and have one of our termite extermination specialists inspect your Edgecliff property as soon as possible.

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