Termite Extermination
Drummoyne Inner West

Termite Extermination & Control

In Australia, termites are often referred to as ‘white ants’. These tiny insects can cause a massive level of property damage annually. Because of the great capacity for destruction, residents of Drummoyne Inner West are encouraged to seek quality termite extermination services.

Termite Control/Prevention Processes

There are several potential treatments for termites, so let us look at each briefly. There are two main management strategies carried out for termite pest control: first is the total eradication of the colony with baiting, and second is with chemical treatment to create a barrier between the house and the colony. Call us today to find out more on the costs associated with the various treatment options.

In Drummoyne, chemical treatments are the more frequently applied management strategy to kill white ants. However, baiting and interception for colony eradication has its’ benefits that should not be dismissed.

It is highly recommended to engage the services of a specialist termite exterminator to look at your structures so the damage can be fully looked at.

So you know you want termite extermination, and you’re looking for the most efficacious treatments that Drummoyne can offer? Need to make sure you’re getting best bang for your buck on termite extermination in Drummoyne? For further information on making the right choice, our team are more than happy to assist, and we offer highly affordable pricing as well.

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

Chemical Treatments For Termites

Repellent Chemicals

The chemicals can be easily sensed by termites / white ants, which makes them very useful for protection on treated areas. However, in the event the treated areas are not completely covered, or if they are later compromised, then termites can sense these gaps and once again access the building.

Bifenthrin features a residual life of up to 5 years and is the most widely used repellent chemical available today.

Non-Repellent Chemicals

Non-repellent treatments aren’t identified by termites, and so they do not steer clear of the chemical. As a result of this, termites go over the chemical and die as a result of exposure to it. Also, individual termites will transfer the chemical onto other colony members, resulting in a compounding effect.

As termites are not able to identify these non repellents, they find no distinction between areas which are treated and people which are not, so there is likely to be less ingress through gaps.

The most common used non-repellent is Fipronil with a residual life expectancy of up to eight years.

Termite Baiting Systems

Above Ground Systems are used to eliminate termites from houses by positioning bait stations at the site of activity, so they begin to feed on the bait matrix instead of the timber they were consuming. Worker termites then return to the colony and feed the bait to other colony members and so a compounding effect is achieved.

A whole termite nest or colony may be eliminated in this way, even in situations where the position of the colony is not known. It is essential to monitor and assess these stations regularly so that they can be added to, re-baited or moved to make sure they are in locations where there is termite activity.

In-Ground Systems may be used similarly to Above Ground Systems. However they are typically installed around the property to provide early detection of termites. This method is especially vital when the building design prevents the effective use of perimeter barriers, as they stop the termites before the perimeter is breached.

Advantages Of Termite Baiting Systems

Signs You Are Facing Termite Infestation

There are various indications that your dwelling suffers from a white ant infestation:

How Problematic Can Termites Be?

It surprises many people to learn that white ants are able to cause a significant amount of damage to buildings. In fact, even a single nest of termites can render a dwelling unusable if the problem is severe enough. Set your mind at ease; call Inner West Termite Pest Control and have one of our termite extermination specialists inspect your Drummoyne property ASAP.

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