Termite Inspection
Abbotsford Inner West

Termite Treatment & Protection

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 Abbotsford Inner West every year, making termite inspection so vital.

Termite Removal

Each situation is unique, and so there are different treatment options for specific situations. There are 2 strategies used are creating a termite barrier using specialised chemical treatments, and eliminating the termite colony entirely by baiting. For additional details on what these treatments cost, give us a call now.

As a general rule, chemical methods are the most commonly used management strategy for termite treatment in Abbotsford. However, there are distinct benefits to interception and baiting that should be considered as well.

It is important to get in a specialist termite exterminator to visit your property and assess the damage.

So you realise you have a termite problem and want the very best inspection on offer in Abbotsford? Do you want to get a reliable termite inspection service in Abbotsford? We can help you to make the right decision on the best options for your property in addition to providing very competitive prices.

For more information on termite inspection costs, please don’t hesitate to speak to us.

Effective Treatment for Termites

Repelling Chemicals

Termites can find chemicals easy to identify and a good deterrent, making them ideal for offering good protection to all treated areas. However, if areas are compromised at a later stage, or if access is a problem and not all areas are treated, white ants may identify these gaps and could potentially get in.

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

Non-Repelling Chemicals

Non repellent chemicals are not identified by termites, and they don’t steer clear of the chemical. Because of this, white ants will move through the chemical and die as a result of contact with it. Also, individual insects pass the chemical to other colony members, causing a flow on result.

Since the termites can not identify these non-repellent chemicals, they can’t tell untreated from treated locations, and are much less likely to gain access via breaks.

The frequently used non-repellent option is Fipronilthat has a lasting effect of up to eight years following treatment.

Termite Baiting Systems

Above Ground Systems are commonly used to get rid of termites in the property, by placing bait stations directly on termite activity to encourage the pests to feed on the bait rather than the wood. Also, when worker termites return to the colony, they feed the bait to other colony members, therefore creating a flow on result.

In this way, the whole termite nest will be eliminated, even though you don’t 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.

In Ground Systems are utilised in a similar manner, however they are often installed throughout properties where there is currently no obvious activity, to aid in early detection of termites. These systems are especially useful when the layout of a house will make it difficult to install effective perimeter barriers, as it is then possible to identify and intercept termites before they breach the perimeter.

Baiting System Benefits

Common Indications You Have A Termite Infestation

There are several signs your house has a white ant infestation:

How Much Damage Can A Colony Of Termites Really Do?

When left untreated, even just one nest of white ants is capable of doing an unexpected amount of damage. The home can even become unsafe as a result of the severity of the infestation, and in the extreme, can even be unrepairable. Speak to Inner West Termite Pest Control now to schedule a thorough inspection of your Abbotsford property by our termite inspection experts.

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