Termite Protection
Watsons Bay Eastern Suburbs

Termite Protection & Pest Control

White ant or termite infestations are rather common in Australia. They are responsible for causing significant damage to many residences in Watsons Bay Eastern Suburbs annually. That’s why termite protection and removal is very important.

Termite Removal

Each situation is unique, and so there are different treatment options for specific situations. The two main strategies employed are creating a termite barrier using specialised chemical treatments, and eradicating the termite colony entirely by baiting. For additional details on what these treatment methods cost, give us a call now.

Typically, in Watsons Bay, termite specialists use a chemical treatment as the preferred method control strategy for killing termites, however, colony elimination through baiting also has distinct benefits and should also be considered.

It’s wise to first have a professional termite exterminator visit the property to look at the damage.

Are you currently requiring termite protection for your property and want to identify the treatment available in Watsons Bay that will be most suited? Are you searching for a Watsons Bay service that is highly dependable for control of white ants? We can assist you to make an educated decision, and offer affordable pricing for termite protection.

Do not hesitate to make contact with us if you would like more information about the termite inspection cost.

Effective Treatment for Termites

Repellent Chemicals

Repellent chemicals offer great protection from termites because they are easily identified and strongly avoided by them. Unfortunately however, if there is a break in the chemical, either from being unable to access all areas, or if a treated area is later compromised, white ants may discover these gaps and gain entry.

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

Non Repelling Chemicals

The chemicals aren’t sensed by termites, and thus the termites do not stay away from contact with the chemical. Once exposed, the white ants are killed, and will also pass the chemical on to fellow colony members, therefore resulting in a compounding result.

Given termites can’t tell apart treated places to non-treated locations, the potential for termite ingress via untreated gaps is lower.

The most applied non repellent chemical is Fipronil, which has a residual life of up to 8 years.

Termite Control Baiting Systems

Above Ground Systems are commonly used to get rid of termites from the structure, by placing bait stations directly on termite activity to encourage the pests to feed on the bait rather than the timber. In addition, when these termites return to the colony, they feed the bait to other colony members, therefore causing a compounding effect.

In this fashion, the entire colony can be eliminated even when the position of the nest isn’t known. The stations should be monitored and assessed regularly in case the situation should call for stations to be rebaited, the addition of new bait stations, or if they should be moved.

In Ground Baiting Systems are often installed throughout the property as an early warning system. These systems are especially invaluable when the design of the house may prevent other effective perimeter barriers, as they can intercept and eliminate white ants before they breach the perimeter.

Baiting System Benefits

How You Can Identify If Your Home Is Infested With Termites

Several signs that you could have a termite problem include:

What Destruction Can Termites Cause?

You may be surprised to learn that termites are capable of doing a lot of damage to timber structures. If the problem becomes severe, termites can make a house unusable. Contact the termite protection pros at Eastern Suburbs Termite Pest Control today, and we’ll be happy to visit your Watsons Bay home and inspect for termites.

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