Termite Extermination
Edgecliff Eastern Suburbs

Termite Treatment & Protection

In Australia it is quite common for termites to be referred to as ‘white ants’. These are insect pests which can cause extensive damage to structures and properties in Edgecliff Eastern Suburbs annually, making termite extermination so essential.

Termite Removal

Each situation is different, and so there are different treatment options for specific situations. There are two strategies utilised are creating a termite barrier using specialised chemical treatments, and extermination the termite colony entirely by baiting. For more information on what these treatment options cost, give us a call today.

Termite extermination in Edgecliff residences traditionally uses a chemical treatment for killing the termites, however, interception and baiting to kill the termite colonys may bring some distinct advantages that can not be ignored.

It is important to first get a specialist termite exterminator visit the property to look at the damage.

So you realise there is a termite problem and need the most effective extermination available in Edgecliff? Do you need to find a dependable termite extermination service in Edgecliff? We can assist you to make an informed decision on the best options for your home along with providing very competitive prices.

To find out about the termite extermination pricing, give us a call right away.

Chemical Treatments For Termites

Repelling Chemicals

Repellent chemicals provide good defense against termites since they are easily identified and strongly avoided by them. Unfortunately however, when there is a gap in the chemical, either due to a lack of access to all areas, or if a treated area is later compromised, white ants can recognise these gaps and gain access.

Bifenthrin is a commonly used chemical repellent, having a residual life expectancy of up to five years.

Non Repelling Chemicals

Non-repellent chemicals aren’t identified by termites, and so they do not stay away from the treated areas. Because of this, termites will go over the chemical and die as a result of contact with it. Also, individual termites pass the chemical to fellow colony members, resulting in a flow on result.

Because the termites do not detect non-repellent chemicals, they cannot tell treated from untreated areas, and are much less likely to gain access via gaps.

The most common used non-repellent chemical is Fipronil which has a residual life span of as much as 8 years.

Baiting Systems For Termites

Through use of an Above Ground System, termites can be eliminated from a house by placing bait stations directly on white ant evidence, and encouraging the pests to consume the bait matrix rather than the wood they have been attacking. This soon kills those termites that consume the bait, and in addition there is a compounding effect when worker termites return to the colony and feed that bait to fellow nest members.

An entire termite nest or colony may be eliminated in this way, even in instances where the position 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 they continue to be in locations 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 particularly vital when the building design prevents the effective use of perimeter barriers, as they stop the termites before the perimeter is breached.

Benefits Of Termite Baiting Systems

Common Signs Of A Termite Infestation

Typical signs that your structure has a termite infestation:

How Much Damage Can A Colony Of Termites Actually Do?

When left untreated, even a single nest of termites is capable of doing an unexpected amount of destruction. The dwelling can even become unsafe because of the severity of the infestation, and in the extreme, may even be unrepairable. Talk to Eastern Suburbs Termite Pest Control today to schedule a thorough inspection of your Edgecliff property by one of our termite extermination experts.

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