Termite Control
Leichhardt Inner West

Treatment For Termite Infestation

Termites, also known as white ants, are a common sight in Australia. When they infest a home, termites can rapidly cause a large amount of damage, making it crucial to call your reliable Inner West Leichhardt termite control provider.

Termite Control/Protection Systems

There are a number of treatments possible and each one has its advantages and draw backs. Two main strategies are commonly employed for termite management in Leichhardt; either the creation of a termite barrier between the house and the termites, or eradication of the termite colony with baiting. Contact us today for more details on the cost for termite treatment and management.

In Leichhardt, chemical treatments are the more frequently applied management strategy to kill termites. However, baiting and interception for colony eradication has its’ advantages that shouldn’t be ignored.

It is important to bring in an expert termite exterminator to check out your home and evaluate the damage.

So you realise there is a termite problem and need the very best control available in Leichhardt? Do you wish to get a reliable termite control service in Leichhardt? We will help you to make an informed decision on the best options for your house as well as providing competitive prices.

For additional info on termite inspection costs, please do not hesitate to speak to our team.

Chemical Treatment Against Termites

Repelling Chemicals

Termites find chemicals easy to identify and a strong deterrent, which makes them perfect 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 treated, termites can recognise the gaps and could sometimes get in.

The commonly used repellent chemical is Bifenthrin, that has a residual life of up to 5 years.

Non-Repellent Chemicals

Termites don’t identify these repellents. As a result, they do not avoid the treated places, and as a result are killed after they have exposure to them. Additionally, individual termites can transfer these chemicals to other colony members, causing a flow on result.

Since termites can’t detect non-repellents, they are not able to know the difference between treated and untreated areas, so entrance via possible gaps is significantly less likely.

The common used non repellent chemical is Fipronil which has a residual life expectancy of up to eight years.

Baiting Systems For Termites

Used to eliminate termites in a dwelling, Above Ground Systems position bait stations directly where there is termite activity, so the termites feed upon the bait matrix and not the timber they have been eating until now. As well as killing the termites that eat the bait at the source, there is also a compounding effect when worker termites then feed that bait to further colony members.

Continuing monitoring and assessment allows the bait stations to be re-baited, added to or moved, based on observed termite activity. In this manner, the entire nest can be sradicated even if its location is not known.

In Ground Systems are used in a similar manner, however they are often installed around properties where there is currently no obvious activity, to help in early discivery of termites. These systems are especially useful when the layout of a home will make it difficult to create effective perimeter barriers, because it is then possible to intercept termites before they breach the perimeter.

Benefits OF Termite Baiting

Common Indications Of A Termite Infestation

Several signs that you might have a termite infestation include:

Can Termites Badly Damage My Property?

Termites can do significant damage to the structural parts in the home. When severe, the infestation can make your building unfit for habitation. Contact Inner West Termite Pest Control today, and arrange for one of our termite control experts to drop by and inspect your Leichhardt home.

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