Termite Inspection
Edgecliff Eastern Suburbs

Termite Inspection Edgecliff

In Australia, termites are frequently referred to as ‘white ants’. These tiny pests can wreak a significant amount of property damage annually. Due to their great capacity for destruction, residents of Edgecliff Eastern Suburbs are advised to seek reliable termite inspection services.

Removing & Managing Termites

There are several treatments possible and each one has its benefits and limitations. Two main strategies are generally utilised for termite management in Edgecliff; either the creation of a white ant barrier between the residence and the termites, or eradication of the termite colony via baiting. Contact us today for additional information about the cost for termite management and treatment.

As a general rule, chemical remedies the most commonly used management strategy for white ant treatment in Edgecliff. Nevertheless, there are distinct advantages to interception and baiting that should be considered as well.

To make sure the job is carried out right, it’s advised to have a reliable white ant exterminator in to review the situation.

If you believe that your residence or building is under threat from insect invasion, don’t panic. Give us a call and receive the assistance of the best termite inspection team covering the Edgecliff area. We will help you to make an informed decision on this crucial service, and offer you a very competitive price for treatment.

For more information on our services, call 0480 024 706.

Chemical Treatment Options

Repelling Chemicals

The chemicals can be easily detected by termites / white ants, which makes them great for providing protection around treated locations. However, if the treated areas aren’t completely covered, or if they are later compromised, termites can identify the gaps and once again access the house.

The most frequently used repellent chemical is Bifenthrin, that has a residual lifetime of as much as 5 years.

Non Repellent Chemicals

The chemicals are not sensed by termites, and therefore the termites do not stay away from exposure to the chemical. Once exposed, the white ants will soon die, and can transfer the chemical on to fellow colony members, thus causing a compounding effect.

Because termites can’t tell apart treated areas to non-treated areas, the potential for termite access through untreated gaps is lower.

The often applied non-repellent chemical is Fipronil, this has a residual life of up to 8 years.

Baiting Systems For Termites

By using an Above Ground System, termites can be eliminated from a structure by positioning bait stations at the site of white ant evidence, and encouraging the pests to eat the bait matrix rather than the wood they were attacking. This soon kills those termites that eat the bait, and there is also a compounding effect when worker termites return to the colony and feed that bait to fellow colony members.

A whole termite nest or colony may be eliminated in this manner, even in cases where the position of the colony is not known. It is important to monitor and assess these stations regularly so that they can be added to, re-baited or moved so that they continue to be in locations where there is termite activity.

While In-Ground Systems can be utilised in a similar way, they are more commonly placed around the property to provide an early warning and interception system. These systems are especially useful when the residence design is such that an effective perimeter barrier is difficult to create.

Advantages Of Termite Baiting Systems

How You Can Tell If Your Property Is Infested With Termites

Here are the signs you have termites:

What Destruction Can Termites Do?

Termites may cause significant damage to the major structural elements of your residence. When significant enough, the infestation can make the home unfit for use. Contact Eastern Suburbs Termite Pest Control today, and organise for one of our termite inspection experts to drop by and examine your Edgecliff home.

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