Termite Control
Five Dock Inner West

Termite Control & Pest Control

In Australia it is quite common for termites to be referred to as ‘white ants’. These are insect pests which can cause extensive damage to structures and homes in Five Dock Inner West annually, making termite control so vital.

Termite Removal/Management Strategies

There are several treatments possible and each has its benefits and draw backs. Two main strategies are commonly used for termite management in Five Dock; either the production of a white ant barrier between the structure and the termites, or eradication of the termite colony through baiting. Contact us today for more information about the cost for termite management and treatment.

In Five Dock, chemical treatments are the more frequently applied management strategy to eradicate termites. However, interception and baiting for colony eradication has its’ advantages that should not be ignored.

It’s vital to call in an experienced termite exterminator to check out your premises and evaluate the damage.

If you think that your residence or building is under threat from insect invasion, don’t panic. Phone us to receive the assistance of the best termite control team covering the Five Dock area. We will assist you to make an informed decision about this vital service, and offer you a competitive price for treatment.

Do not hesitate to get in touch with our specialists if you need more info about the termite inspection cost.

Chemical Remedy for Termite Infestation

Repelling Chemicals

Termites can find chemicals straighforward to detect and a good deterrent, which makes them ideal for offering great protection to all treated areas. However, when areas are compromised at a later stage, or if access is an issue and not all areas are covered, white ants will identify the gaps and could sometimes gain access.

Bifenthrin has a residual lifetime of as many as five years and is the most commonly used repellent chemical currently available.

Non Repellent Chemicals

Termites don’t detect these repellents. As a result, they don’t avoid the treated areas, and as a result die after they have contact with them. Additionally, individual termites will pass the chemical to other colony members, creating a flow on effect.

Because termites can’t tell apart treated places to non-treated areas, the chance of termite ingress through non-treated gaps is much lower.

The most common used non-repellent chemical is Fipronil which has a residual lifespan of as much as 8 years.

Baiting Systems For Termites

Above Ground Systems are utilised to remove termites from your home by putting attractive bait stations directly on the sites of termite activity and therefore encouraging the pests to eat a poison bait rather than the timber. The worker termites then pass on the bait to other individuals in the colony which results in a compounding result.

In this way, the whole termite colony can be eliminated, even though you do not know the actual location of the colony. The bait stations continue to be monitored and assessed, so that they can be added, rebaited and/or moved in response to the observed results.

While In-Ground Systems are utilised in a similar manner, they are typically installed throughout the property to provide an early warning and interception system. These systems are especially useful when the house design is such that an effective perimeter barrier is difficult to create.

Advantages Of Termite Baiting Systems

Common Signs You Are Facing Termite Infestation

Here are some telltale signs that you have a termite infestation:

How Destructive Can Termites Be?

If left untreated, even a single colony of white ants are capable of doing a surprising amount of destruction. The dwelling can even become unlivable due to the severity of the infestation, and in the extreme, can be unrepairable. Chat with Inner West Termite Pest Control now to organise a thorough inspection of your Five Dock property by one of our termite control experts.

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