Termite Protection
Enmore Inner West

Termite Protection & Treatment

Termite or white ant infestations are quite frequent within Australia. They are responsible for causing significant damage to many structures in Enmore Inner West annually. That’s why termite protection and prevention is very important.

Termite Removal

You will find different types of termite infestations so the preferred treatments also vary. When you call in the professionals, they are going to apply one of two general termite prevention strategies. This could include chemical treatments that form a barrier between the termites and the building you hope to protect. Or perhaps, the elimination of the termite colony with baiting techniques.

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

To make sure the job is carried out correctly, it’s vital to get a specialist pest exterminator in to look at the damage.

If you feel that your residence or building is under threat from insect invasion, don’t panic. Call us and get the advice of the best termite protection team covering the Enmore area. We will help you to make a knowledgeable decision on this crucial service, and offer you a competitive price for treatment.

For additional information on white ant inspection costs, please don’t hesitate to make contact with our specialists.

Chemical Treatment Options

Repelling Chemicals

Repellent chemicals offer great protection from termites since they are easily detected and strongly avoided by them. Unfortunately however, when there is a break in the chemical, either from being unable to access all areas, or if a treated area is later compromised, termites may identify the gaps and gain ingress.

The most frequently used repellent chemical is Bifenthrin, which features a residual lifetime of as much as five years.

Non Repelling Chemicals

These chemicals are not detected by termites, and so the termites don’t stay away from contact with the chemical. Once exposed, the white ants are killed, and will pass the chemical on to fellow colony members, thus causing a compounding effect.

Because termites do not detect non-repellents, they do not recognise the difference between untreated and treated areas, and therefore access through possible gaps is reduced.

The most widely used non-repellent is Fipronil, with a residual life of up to eight years.

Termite Baiting Systems

Above Ground Systems can be used to eliminate termites from homes by placing 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 white ants then feed the bait to other colony members and so a compounding effect is achieved.

In this fashion, the whole colony can 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 require stations to be rebaited, the placement of more bait stations, or if they should be moved.

While In-Ground Systems are used in a similar fashion, they are typically situated throughout the property to provide an early warning and interception system. These systems are especially useful where the house design means that a robust perimeter barrier is hard to create.

Benefits of Termite Baiting Systems

The Signs Of Termite Infestation

Here are the common signs of a termite infestation:

Can Termites Badly 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 significant enough, they can make a property unlivable. Contact the termite protection experts at Pest Control Inner West today, and they’ll be happy to visit your Enmore house and inspect for termites.

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