Termite Control
Lewisham Inner West

Treatment For Termite Infestation

across the country it is common for termites to be referred to as ‘white ants’. These are insect pests that can cause extensive damage to structures and residences in Lewisham Inner West every year, making termite control so vital.

Termite Removal & Management

Termite treatments vary in terms of their goals and application, each with their own differences, benefits and limitations. There are two main termite management strategies; attempting to eradicate the termite colony with baiting, and chemical treatments which try to make a barrier between the termites and the structure to be protected. Give us a call today for more information on the cost of termite controls.

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

It’s wise to first get a professional termite exterminator come out to the building to fully assess the damage.

Do you require immediate termite control and extermination to safeguard your house in Lewisham? Have you been searching for the most effective white ant inspection service in Lewisham? Our expert termite control and team can assist you to make a well informed decision when choosing the best termite removal service for your needs. Our termite pest control and removal prices are highly affordable.

For additional info on white ant inspection costs, please do not hesitate to make contact with us.

Effective Treatment for Termites

Repelling Chemicals

Repellent chemicals provide great defense against termites because they are easily detected and strongly avoided by them. Unfortunately, when there’s a break in the chemical application, either from a lack of access to all areas, or if a treated area is later compromised, white ants may identify the gaps and gain ingress.

Bifenthrin has a residual life of as many as 5 years and is the most commonly used repellent chemical available today.

Non Repellent Chemicals

The chemicals are not detected by termites, and therefore the termites do not avoid contact with the chemical. Once exposed, the termites will soon die, and may also pass the chemical on to fellow members of the colony, therefore causing a flow on result.

Because termites cannot identify non repellents, they are unable to know the difference between untreated and treated areas, so access via possible gaps is a lot reduced.

The often used non repellent option is Fipronil, which features a lasting effect of as many as eight years after application.

Termite Baiting Systems

Above Ground Systems are used to eliminate termites from the home by putting attractive bait stations directly on the sites of termite activity and thus encouraging the white ants to eat a poison bait rather than the structure. These termites will then pass on the bait to other individuals in the nest which results in a compounding result.

An entire nest can be destroyed in this manner, regardless of if the position of the colony is known or not. The area should continue to be regularly monitored so if needed, stations can be rebaited or moved, or more can be added, depending on the white ant activity.

While In-Ground Systems can be used in a similar manner, they are typically situated throughout the property to provide an early detection and interception system. Systems such as these are especially useful when the house design means that a robust perimeter barrier is hard to install.

Benefits of Termite Baiting Systems

Common Signs You Are Facing Termite Infestation

There are many signs your house suffers from a termite infestation:

Can Termites Badly Damage My House?

Termites may cause significant damage to the structural components of the residence. When significant, the infestation can make the building unfit for use. Contact Inner West Termite Pest Control today, and organise for one of our termite control experts to drop by and examine your Lewisham house.

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