Termite Prevention
Waterloo Eastern Suburbs

Termite Protection & Treatment

across the country it is common for termites to be called ‘white ants’. These are insect pests which can cause extensive damage to structures and properties in Waterloo Eastern Suburbs annually, making termite prevention so vital.

Termite Removal & Prevention

There are various types of termite infestations and hence the preferred treatments also vary. When you bring in the specialists, they are likely to apply one of two general termite prevention strategies. This might include chemical treatments that form a barrier between the termites and the building you wish to protect. Or perhaps, the elimination of the termite colony with baiting techniques.

Termite prevention in Waterloo residences traditionally uses a chemical treatment for killing the termites, however, baiting and interception to kill the termite colonys can have some distinct benefits that should not be ignored.

It is wise to first get a professional termite exterminator visit the building to evaluate the damage.

Are you looking for termite prevention for your house and wish to identify the protection available in Waterloo that will be most suited? Do you need a Waterloo service that is highly effective for control of white ants? We will assist you to make a knowledgeable decision, and offer competitive prices for termite prevention.

For additional info on white ant inspection costs, please do not hesitate to get in touch with our specialists.

Chemical Treatment Options

Repellent Chemicals

Repellent chemicals offer good defense against termites as they are easily detected and strongly avoided by them. Unfortunately, when there’s a break in the chemical application, either due to being unable to access all areas, or if a treated area is later compromised, termites may discover these gaps and gain entry.

The most frequently used repellent is Bifenthrin, which has a residual life of up to 5 years after application.

Non-Repelling Chemicals

These chemicals aren’t detectable by the termites. Given they don’t avoid the treated areas, they go through the chemical and die as a result of coming into contact with it. They often also pass the chemical on to other colony members they come into contact with, thus creating a compounding effect.

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

The most commonly used non-repellent is Fipronil, with a residual life of up to 8 years.

Understanding Termite Baiting Systems

Through use of an Above Ground System, termites can be eliminated from the residence by positioning bait stations at the site of white ant evidence, and encouraging the pests to eat the bait matrix instead of the wood they were eating. This soon kills those termites that consume the bait, and in addition there is a compounding effect when worker termites return to the nest and feed that bait to fellow colony members.

A whole termite nest or colony can be eliminated in this way, even in instances where the location 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 they are in places where there is termite activity.

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

Benefits Of Termite Baiting Systems

Signs You're Facing A Termite Infestation

There are many indications that your dwelling suffers from a termite infestation:

How Much Damage Can A Colony Of Termites Actually Do?

For such tiny individuals, a colony of termites is capable of causing significant amounts of damage to a house. If the problem becomes bad enough, the home may potentially become unlivable. Contact Eastern Suburbs Termite Pest Control today and schedule a thorough inspection with one of our Waterloo termite prevention technicians.

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