Termite Removal
Forest Lodge Inner West

Remedy For Termite Infestation

In Australia it is quite common for termites to be referred to as ‘white ants’. These are insect pests that can cause extensive damage to structures and properties in Forest Lodge Inner West each year, making termite removal so important.

Termite Removal

Each situation is different, and so there are different treatment options for specific situations. There are two strategies utilised are creating a termite barrier using specialised chemical treatments, and eradicating the termite colony entirely by baiting. For more information on what these treatments cost, give us a call now.

In Forest Lodge, chemical treatments are the more frequently applied management strategy to eradicate white ants. However, interception and baiting for colony eradication has its’ own benefits that should not be dismissed.

It is vital to get in a specialist termite exterminator to visit your premises and assess the damage.

If you feel that your house or building is under threat from insect invasion, don’t panic. Call us and receive the assistance of the most experienced termite removal team covering the Forest Lodge area. We will assist you to make an educated decision on this vital service, and offer you a competitive price for treatment.

To learn more about white ant inspection costs, please do not hesitate to speak to our team.

Chemical Treatments For Termites

Repellent Chemicals

These chemicals can be easily detected by termites / white ants, making them excellent for providing protection around treated locations. However, if the treated places aren’t completely covered, or if they later get compromised, then termites can sense the breaks and access the home.

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

Non Repellent Chemicals

Termites cannot detect these repellents. Because of this, they don’t avoid the treated places, and thus die after they have contact with them. In addition, individual termites will transfer these chemicals on to other colony members, creating a compounding effect.

Since the termites can’t detect these non-repellent chemicals, they can’t tell untreated from treated areas, and are less likely to gain access via breaks.

The most commonly used non repellent treatment is Fipronilthat features a lasting effect of up to eight years following treatment.

Baiting Systems For Termites

Used to erradicate termites within a residence, Above Ground Systems position bait stations directly where there is termite activity, so the termites feed on the bait matrix and not the structures that they were infesting until now. As well as killing the termites that consume the bait at the source, there is also a compounding effect when worker termites feed the bait to further colony members.

In this way, the entire termite nest can be exterminated, even though you do not 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.

While In Ground Systems are used in a similar fashion, they are more commonly installed throughout the property to offer an early warning and interception system. These systems are especially useful where the residence design means that a robust perimeter barrier is difficult to install.

Benefits of Termite Baiting Systems

The Telltale Warning Signs Of Termite Infestation

There are various signs that your house suffers from a white ant infestation:

What Destruction Can Termites Do?

You may be surprised to learn that wite ants can do a great deal of damage to timber structures. If the problem becomes severe enough, termites can make a residence unlivable. Contact the termite removal pros at Inner West Termite Pest Control today, and we’ll be happy to visit your Forest Lodge residence and inspect for termites.

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