Termite Removal
Lewisham Inner West

Termite Protection & Treatment

In Australia, termites are often called ‘white ants’. These tiny pests can wreak a significant level of property damage annually. Due to their great capacity for destruction, residents of Lewisham Inner West are encouraged to seek reliable termite removal services.

Termite Removal

Each situation is unique, and so there are different treatment options for specific situations. The two main strategies utilised are creating a termite barrier using specialised chemical treatments, and extermination the termite colony entirely by baiting. For additional details on what these treatment methods cost, give us a call now.

Typically, in Lewisham, termite experts make use of a chemical treatment as the preferred kind control strategy for killing termites, however, colony elimination through baiting also has distinct advantages and should also be considered.

It is wise to first have a professional termite exterminator visit the house to fully assess the damage.

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

Please contact our staff with questions you might have regarding cost or processes today and we will help you find the appropriate strategy for your particular needs and situation.

Effective Treatment for Termites

Repelling Chemicals

These chemicals can be easily detected by termites / white ants, making them very useful for providing protection on treated places. However, in the event the treated places are not fully covered, or if they are later compromised, then white ants can detect these gaps and once again access the property.

The widely used repellent is Bifenthrinthat has a residual life of as many as five years following application.

Non-Repellent Chemicals

Termites don’t detect these repellents. Because of this, they don’t avoid the treated areas, and as a result are killed after contact with them. In addition, termites will pass the chemical on to other colony members, creating a compounding effect.

As termites are unable to identify these non repellents, they identify no distinction between areas which are treated and those that are not, so there is likely to be less ingress through gaps.

The most common non-repellent chemical is Fipronil, this has a residual life of up to eight years.

Baiting Systems For Termites

Above Ground Systems can be used to eliminate termites from buildings by positioning bait stations at the site of activity, so they begin to feed on the bait matrix instead of 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.

The entire colony may be eliminated in this manner, regardless of if the position of the colony is known or not. The area should continue to be regularly monitored so that if needed, stations can be rebaited or moved, or more can be added, depending on the observed activity.

In Ground Systems are employed in a similar way, however they are generally installed around the property to create an early warning system for signs of a potential termite problem. Systems such as these are especially useful when the construction of the house may prevent effective perimeter barriers being created, as they can block termites before they can breach the boundary.

Baiting System Benefits

Signs You're Facing A Termite Infestation

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

What Damage Can Termites Cause?

For such tiny individuals, a colony of termites (white ants) can cause quite a lot of damage to a structure. If the infestation becomes serious enough, the home may become unlivable. Contact Inner West Termite Pest Control today and organise a comprehensive inspection with one of our Lewisham termite removal technicians.

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