Termite Prevention
Canterbury Inner West

Termite Protection & Treatment

White ant or termite infestations are rather frequent in Australia. They are responsible for causing significant damage to many homes in Canterbury Inner West each year. That’s why termite prevention and treatment is so important.

Termite Removal/Management Strategies

There are various potential treatments for termites, so let us look at them briefly. There’s two main strategies performed for termite pest control: one is the complete eradication of the colony with baiting, and next is using chemical treatment to create a barrier between the residence and the termites. Contact us today to learn more about the costs involved with various treatment options.

Chemical treatments are the more traditional strategy to eliminate termites in Canterbury homes. Remember, intercepting and baiting to exterminate the colony also has distinct benefits which should not be forgotten.

It’s wise to first have a professional termite exterminator come out to the building to look at the damage.

So you know you need termite prevention, and you’re looking for the most effective treatments that Canterbury has to offer? Want to make sure you’re getting best bang for your buck on termite prevention in Canterbury? For further information on making the right choice, our team are more than happy to assist, and we offer very affordable pricing too.

To learn more about termite inspection costs, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with our specialists.

Chemical Treatment Against Termites

Repellent Chemicals

The chemicals are easily sensed by termites / white ants, making them excellent for protection around treated areas. However, in the event the treated areas are not completely covered, or if they are later compromised, white ants can detect the breaks and again access the property.

Bifenthrin is the regularly used chemical repellent, with a residual lifespan of as much as five years.

Non Repelling Chemicals

These are chemicals that termites cannot detect. Since they then do not avoid them, they move through the residue and die. In addition, individual white ants may also transfer the chemicals on to other members of the colony, generating a compounding and efficient result.

Since the termites can not detect these non-repellent chemicals, they cannot tell treated from untreated areas, and are much less likely to gain access via possible gaps.

The most used non repellent chemical is Fipronil, which has a residual life of as much as eight years.

Baiting Systems For Termites

Above Ground Systems are used to eliminate termites from structures by positioning bait stations at the site of activity, so they begin to feed on the bait matrix rather than 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.

In this way, the whole termite nest can be erradicated, even if you do not 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.

While In-Ground Systems are utilised in a similar way, they are typically placed throughout the property to provide an early warning and interception system. Systems such as these are particularly useful where the dwelling design means that a robust perimeter barrier is difficult to create.

Benefits of Termite Baiting Systems

Signs You're Facing A Termite Infestation

Here are the signs you have termites:

Can Termites Badly Damage My Property?

Termites may cause lots of damage to the structural components in your building. When significant, the infestation can make the house unsafe for use. Contact Inner West Termite Pest Control today, and organise for one of our termite prevention experts to drop by and inspect your Canterbury home.

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