Termite Inspection
Homebush Inner West

Inspection & Prevention Against Termites

Termites, also known as white ants, are a regular sight around Australia. When they infest a structure, termites can rapidly cause a lot of damage, making it vital to call your trusted Inner West Homebush termite inspection provider.

Termite Removal

There are numerous potential treatments for termites, so let’s take a look at each briefly. There’s two main strategies performed for termite control: one is the total eradication of the colony with baiting, and the other is with chemical treatment to produce a barrier between the house and the colony. Contact us today to find out more on the costs associated with the various treatment options.

In Homebush, chemical treatments are the more traditionally applied management strategy to eradicate termites. However, interception and baiting for colony eradication has its’ own benefits that shouldn’t be dismissed.

It is wise to first have a professional white ant exterminator visit the home to fully look at the situation.

So you already know you have a termite problem and want the very best inspection on offer in Homebush? Do you need to find a experienced termite inspection service in Homebush? We can help you to make the right decision on the best options for your property as well as providing competitive pricing.

To learn more about our services, call 0480 024 706.

Effective Treatment for Termites

Repellent Chemicals

Repellent chemicals are easily detected by termites and avoided. So they provide great protection for treated areas. If not all areas are treated, or the treated locations become compromised, white ants can identify those gaps and get access through them once again.

The commonly used repellent is Bifenthrin, which has a lasting effect of up to 5 years after application.

Non-Repelling Chemicals

The chemicals aren’t detected by termites, and therefore the termites don’t stay away from contact with the chemical. Once exposed, the termites are killed, and may transfer the chemical on to other members of the colony, therefore resulting in a flow on result.

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

The most common used non-repellent is Fipronil which has a residual lifespan of as much as eight years.

Understanding Termite Baiting Systems

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

In this way, the whole nest can be eliminated even though the location of the nest is not known. The stations should be monitored and assessed frequently in case the situation should call for stations to be rebaited, the addition of new bait stations, or if they should be moved.

While In Ground Systems are used in a similar way, they are typically installed throughout the property to offer an early detection and interception system. Systems such as these are particularly useful where the residence design is such that an effective perimeter barrier is hard to install.

Baiting System Benefits

Common Signs That You Have Termites

There are various signs your home suffers from a termite infestation:

Can Termites Badly Damage My House?

Termites may cause significant damage to the structural elements of the structure. If significant, the infestation can make your dwelling unsafe for habitation. Phone Inner West Termite Pest Control today, and arrange for one of our termite inspection experts to drop by and examine your Homebush property.

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