Termite Prevention
Port Botany Eastern Suburbs

Termite Prevention & Inspection

Termites are known in Australia as ‘white ants’. These frequent household pests create untold levels of damage to houses across Port Botany Eastern Suburbs every year, creating a large need for termite prevention.

Termite Removal/Management Systems

Each situation is different, and so there are different treatment options for specific situations. There are 2 strategies used are creating a termite barrier using specialised chemical treatments, and getting rid of the termite colony entirely by baiting. For more information on what these treatment methods cost, give us a call now.

Chemical treatments are the more traditional strategy to eliminate termites in Port Botany homes. Remember, intercepting and baiting to exterminate the colony also has distinct advantages which cannot be ignored.

It’s vital to call in a specialist termite exterminator to visit your home and assess the damage.

So you realise there is a termite problem and want the most effective prevention on offer in Port Botany? Do you need to find a reliable termite prevention service in Port Botany? We will help you to make the right decision on the best options for your residence in addition to providing very competitive pricing.

Do not hesitate to make contact with our team if you need more info about the termite inspection cost.

Chemical Treatment for Termite Infestation

Repellent Chemicals

Repellent chemicals are ideal for protecting places because termites quickly identify and strongly avoid them. If treated areas are compromised later onor locations cannot be treated because of access issues, then termites can detect those gaps and gain ingress through those areas.

The most widely used repellent is Bifenthrinthat features a residual life of as many as 5 years following application.

Non Repellent Chemicals

These chemicals are not sensed by termites, and so the termites don’t avoid contact with the chemical. Once exposed, the white ants are killed, and will pass the chemical on to fellow colony members, thus causing a flow on effect.

Because the termites can not identify these non-repellent chemicals, they can’t tell treated from untreated locations, and are much less likely to gain access via breaks.

A widely used non-repellent is Fipronil, with a residual life as high as 8 years.

Termite Control Baiting Systems

Above Ground Systems are used to eliminate termites from the house by putting attractive bait stations directly on the sites of termite activity and therefore tempting the white ants to eat a poison bait instead of the structure. These termites then pass on the bait to other members of the colony which results in a flow on effect.

The entire nest may be destroyed in this way, regardless of if the position of the nest 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 white ant activity.

In Ground Systems are used in a similar manner, however they are often installed throughout properties where there is currently no obvious activity, to help in early discivery of termites. These systems are especially helpful when the design of a house makes it difficult to have adequate perimeter barriers, as it is then possible to forestall termites before they breach the perimeter.

Benefits Of Termite Baiting Systems

Common Signs Of A Termite Infestation

Here are the common signs you have a termite infestation:

How Much Damage Can A Colony Of Termites Do?

For such tiny individuals, a nest of termites are capable of doing significant amounts of damage to a structure. If the infestation becomes bad enough, the house may potentially become unusable. Contact Eastern Suburbs Termite Pest Control today and organise a comprehensive inspection with one of our Port Botany termite prevention experts.

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