Termite Inspection
Edgecliff Eastern Suburbs

Treatment For Termite Infestation

Termites, also known as white ants, are a regular sight around Australia. When they infest a property, termites can rapidly cause a lot of damage, making it essential to call your dependable Eastern Suburbs Edgecliff termite inspection provider.

Termite Removal/Management Strategies

There are a number of treatments possible and each one has its benefits and limitations. Two main strategies are commonly used for termite management in Edgecliff; either the production of a white ant barrier between the building and the termites, or eradication of the termite colony through baiting. Call us today for more info on the price for termite treatment and management.

In Edgecliff, chemical treatments are the more frequently applied management strategy to kill white ants. However, interception and baiting for colony eradication has its’ advantages that should not be ignored.

It is wise to first get a specialist white ant exterminator come out to the home to evaluate the situation.

So you know you want termite inspection, and you’re looking for the most efficacious treatments that Edgecliff has to offer? Want to make sure you’re getting best bang for your buck on termite inspection in Edgecliff? For additional information on making the right choice, we are more than happy to assist, and we provide highly affordable rates as well.

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Chemical Treatment Against Termites

Repelling Chemicals

Termites find chemicals easy to detect and an excellent deterrent, which makes them ideal for offering great protection to all treated locations. Unfotunately however, when areas are compromised at a later stage, or if access is an issue and not all areas are treated, white ants will identify these gaps and can potentially gain access.

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

Non Repelling Chemicals

The chemicals aren’t sensed by termites, and therefore the termites don’t avoid exposure to the chemical. Once exposed, the white ants will soon die, and may also transfer the chemical on to other members of the colony, therefore resulting in a flow on result.

Because termites are not able to identify these non-repellents, they identify no distinction between areas which are treated and those that are not, so there is likely to be less ingress through gaps.

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

Baiting Systems For Termites

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

The entire colony may be eradicated in this fashion, regardless of whether the position of the colony is known or not. The area should be regularly monitored so if required, stations can be rebaited or moved, or more can be added, depending on the observed activity.

In Ground Baiting Systems are generally installed around the property as an early warning system. These systems are especially useful when the design of a structure may prevent other effective perimeter barriers, as they can intercept and eliminate termites before they breach the perimeter.

Baiting System Benefits

Common Signs You Are Facing Termite Infestation

Here are the common signs that you have a termite infestation:

Can Termites Badly Damage My House?

For such tiny individuals, a colony of termites (white ants) can do significant amounts of damage to a home. If the infestation becomes serious enough, the property could become unlivable. Contact Pest Control Eastern Suburbs today and schedule a thorough examination with one of our Edgecliff termite inspection technicians.

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