Termite Control
Summer Hill Inner West

Termite Protection & Treatment

In Australia it is quite common for termites to be called ‘white ants’. These are insect pests which can cause extensive damage to structures and properties in Summer Hill Inner West each year, making termite control so crucial.

Termite Removal & Prevention

There are several treatments possible and each one has its advantages and limitations. Two main strategies are generally used for termite management in Summer Hill; either the creation of a termite barrier between the structure and the termites, or eradication of the termite colony with baiting. Call us today for more details on the cost for termite treatment and management.

Chemical treatments are the more typical strategy to eliminate termites in Summer Hill homes. However, intercepting and baiting to eliminate the colony also has some distinct advantages which should not be forgotten.

It is vital to get in an experienced termite exterminator to check out your house and evaluate the damage.

So you know you need termite control, and you’re looking for the best treatments that Summer Hill can offer? Need to make sure you’re getting best bang for your buck on termite control in Summer Hill? For further information on making the best choice, we are more than happy to assist, and we offer highly affordable rates too.

Do not hesitate to get in touch with our team if you want additional information about the termite inspection cost.

Chemical Treatment Options

Repellent Chemicals

Repellent chemicals provide good protection from termites since they are easily detected and strongly avoided by them. Unfortunately, when there is a break in the chemical application, either due to a lack of access to all areas, or if a treated area is later compromised, termites can recognise the gaps and gain entry.

The widely used repellent is Bifenthrinthat features a residual life of as many as five years following application.

Non Repelling Chemicals

Non repellent chemicals are not detected by termites, and they don’t avoid the treated areas. Because of this, termites move through the chemical and die as a result of contact with it. Individual termites pass the chemical to other colony members, resulting in a flow on result.

Because termites cannot identify non repellents, they are not able to tell the difference between treated and untreated areas, so entrance via possible gaps is a lot reduced.

Fipronil is a widely used non-repellent available today, and has a residual life of as much as 8 years.

Various Termite Baiting Systems

Above Ground Systems are employed to remove termites from your property by putting attractive bait stations directly on the sites of termite activity and therefore tempting the white ants to eat a poison bait instead of the structure. These termites will then pass on the bait to other members of the nest which produces a flow on result.

In this way, the whole termite nest can be exterminated, even if you do not know the actual location of the nest. 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.

In Ground Systems are utilised in a similar manner, however they are often installed around properties where there is currently no obvious activity, to aid in early detection of white ants. These systems are especially useful when the layout of a home will make it challenging to create effective perimeter barriers, because it is then possible to forestall termites before they breach the perimeter.

Benefits of Termite Baiting Systems

Common Indications You Have A Termite Infestation

There are various signs your home has a termite infestation:

Can Termites Badly Damage My Dwelling?

If left untreated, even just one colony of white ants can do an unexpected amount of destruction. The dwelling may even become unsafe as a result of the severity of the problem, and in the extreme, may even be unrepairable. Chat with Inner West Termite Pest Control now to schedule a thorough inspection of your Summer Hill property by our termite control experts.

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