Termite Prevention
Russell Lea Inner West

Treatment For Termite Infestation

Termites are known across Australia as ‘white ants’. These regular household pests create huge levels of damage to buildings in Russell Lea Inner West each year, creating a strong requirement for termite prevention.

Termite Removal/Prevention Strategies

There are several treatments possible and each one has its benefits and limitations. Two main strategies are typically employed for termite management in Russell Lea; either the production of a white ant barrier between the house and the termites, or eradication of the termite colony with baiting. Contact us today for more details on the cost for termite management and treatment.

White ant prevention in Russell Lea homes traditionally uses a chemical treatment for eradicating the termites, however, baiting and interception to eradicate the termite colonys may have some definate benefits that cannot be ignored.

It is vital to get in a professional termite exterminator to check out your premises and evaluate the damage.

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

Please call our team with questions you may have regarding pricing or processes today and we’ll assist you in finding the appropriate process for your specific needs and situation.

Chemical Treatments For Termites

Repellent Chemicals

These chemicals are easily detected by termites / white ants, which makes them great for providing protection around treated places. However, in the event the treated locations are not completely covered, or if they later get compromised, termites can identify these breaks and once again access the building.

Bifenthrin is the commonly used chemical repellent, having a residual lifespan of up to 5 years.

Non Repellent Chemicals

These chemicals are not identifiable by the termites. Since they don’t avoid the chemical, they will pass through the chemical and die after coming into contact with it. They often also pass the chemical on to other colony members they come into contact with, thus generating a compounding effect.

Because termites are not able to detect these non-repellents, they see no difference between areas which are treated and others which are not, so there is likely to be reduced ingress through gaps.

Fipronil is the most widely used non repellent on the market, and has a residual life of up to 8 years.

Understanding Termite Baiting Systems

Above Ground Systems are frequently used to erradicate termites from the house, by placing bait stations directly on termite paths to encourage the white ants to feed on the bait as opposed to the timber. In addition, when worker termites return to the colony, they feed the bait to other members of the colony, therefore causing a flow on result.

In this manner, the entire colony may be eliminated even when the position 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 to another area.

In Ground Systems are used in a similar manner, however they are often placed throughout properties where there is currently no obvious activity, to assist in early detection of termites. These systems are particularly useful when the layout of a house can make it hard to create adequate perimeter barriers, because it is then possible to forestall termites before they breach the perimeter.

Baiting System Benefits

Common Signs You're Facing A Termite Infestation

Typical signs that your house has a termite infestation:

How Problematic Can Termites Be?

For such tiny individuals, a colony of termites can cause a great deal of damage to a building. If the infestation becomes severe enough, the structure may potentially become unlivable. Contact Inner West Termite Pest Control today and organise a thorough examination with one of our Russell Lea termite prevention experts.

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