Termite Prevention
Balmain East Inner West

Prevention & Control Against Termites

White ant or termite infestations are rather common in Australia. Termites are responsible for causing significant damage to many structures in Balmain East Inner West annually. That’s why termite prevention and pest control is extremely important.

Termite Removal/Management Processes

Each situation is different, and so there are different treatment options for specific situations. There are two 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 treatment options cost, give us a call today.

Chemical remedies are the more standard treatment to eliminate termites in Balmain East homes. However, intercepting and baiting to eradicate the colony also has some distinct benefits which should not be forgotten.

It’s important to get in an experienced termite exterminator to check out your premises and assess the damage.

So you know you need termite prevention, and you’re looking for the most effective treatments that Balmain East can offer? Want to make sure you’re getting best bang for your buck on termite prevention in Balmain East? For additional information on making the best choice, we are more than happy to assist, and we offer highly competitive pricing too.

For more information on termite inspection costs, please do not hesitate to make contact with our team.

Chemical Treatment Against Termites

Repellent Chemicals

Repellent chemicals are easily detected by termites and avoided. So they provide excellent protection in treated areas. If not all areas are treated, or the treated locations become compromised, white ants can identify the gaps and gain access via them.

The most frequently used chemical repellent is Bifenthrin, that includes a residual effectiveness of up to 5 years.

Non Repelling Chemicals

Non-repellent treatments aren’t identified by termites, and they won’t avoid the treated areas. Because of this, termites will pass over the chemical and die because of contact with it. Also, individual termites will transfer the chemical onto other colony members, causing a compounding result.

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

The most common non-repellent chemical is Fipronil, which has a residual life of as much as 8 years.

Termite Control Baiting Systems

Above Ground Systems are commonly used to eliminate termites in the structure, by locating bait stations directly on termite paths to encourage the white ants to feed on the bait as opposed to the timber. Also, when these termites return to the colony, they transfer the bait to other colony members, creating a flow on effect.

In this way, the whole termite colony can be eliminated, even if you don’t 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 frequently situated around the property to provide an early warning system for signs of a pending termite problem. These systems are especially useful when the design of the building may prevent effective perimeter barriers being created, as they can block termites before they breach the perimeter.

Advantages OF Termite Baiting

Common Warning Signs You Have A Termite Infestation

General signs that your building has a termite infestation:

Can Termites Damage My House?

You could be surprised to learn that wite ants can do a great deal of damage to wood structures. If the problem becomes severe enough, they can even make a structure unlivable. Contact the termite prevention experts at Inner West Termite Pest Control today, and they’ll be more than happy to visit your Balmain East property and inspect for termites.

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