Termite Pest Control
Watsons Bay Eastern Suburbs

Termite Protection & Treatment

In Australia it is quite common for termites to be called ‘white ants’. These are insect pests which can cause extensive damage to structures and homes in Watsons Bay Eastern Suburbs each year, making termite pest control so essential.

Termite Removal/Management Systems

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

Chemical remedies are the more traditional treatment to kill white ants in Watsons Bay homes. However, intercepting and baiting to exterminate the colony also has some distinct advantages that cannot be forgotten.

It’s vital to get in a specialist termite exterminator to check out your house and evaluate the damage.

If you think that your home or building is under threat from insect invasion, don’t panic. Phone us to receive the advice of the most experienced termite pest control team covering the Watsons Bay area. We can assist you to make an informed decision on this important service, and offer you a very competitive price for treatment.

Do not hesitate to get in touch with our team if you want more information about the termite inspection cost.

Chemical Treatments For Termites

Repellent Chemicals

The chemicals can be easily sensed by termites / white ants, making them very useful for providing protection on treated locations. However, if the treated locations are not completely covered, or if they are later compromised, then termites can sense the breaks and once again access the building.

Bifenthrin is the commonly used chemical repellent, having a residual life span of as much as 5 years.

Non Repelling Chemicals

Termites don’t identify these repellents. Consequently, they do not avoid the treated areas, and as a result are killed after they have contact with them. In addition, individual termites can pass these chemicals on to other colony members, causing a compounding effect.

Because termites cannot detect non-repellents, they are not able to tell the difference between treated and untreated areas, so entrance via possible gaps is significantly less likely.

The regularly used non repellent chemical is Fipronil, which has a residual life of as much as eight years.

Termite Control Baiting Systems

Above Ground Systems are utilised to remove termites from your dwelling by putting attractive bait stations directly on the sites of termite activity and therefore tempting the pests to consume a poison bait rather than the structure. These termites then feed the bait to other individuals in the colony which produces a compounding effect.

In this manner, the whole colony may be eliminated even when the location of the nest isn’t known. The stations should be monitored and assessed frequently in case the situation should require stations to be rebaited, the placement of more bait stations, or if they should be moved.

In Ground Systems are used in a similar fashion, however they’re frequently placed around the property to create an early warning system for signs of a termite infestation. These systems are useful when the construction of the house can prevent effective perimeter barriers being created, as they can intercept termites before they breach the perimeter.

Baiting System Advantages

Signs That You May Have Termites

Several signs that you might have a termite infestation include:

Can Termites Damage My Home?

For such tiny individuals, a colony of white ants are capable of doing a lot of damage to a dwelling. If the problem becomes serious enough, your home may become unsafe. Contact Eastern Suburbs Termite Pest Control today and schedule a comprehensive inspection with one of our Watsons Bay termite pest control technicians.

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