Termite Control
Merrylands West Parramatta

Control & Prevention Against Termites

Termites are known in Australia as ‘white ants’. These frequent household pests create huge levels of damage to houses in Merrylands West Parramatta on a yearly basis, creating a large need for termite control.

Termite Control/Protection Systems

There are a number of treatments possible and each one has its benefits and limitations. Two main strategies are commonly utilised for termite management in Merrylands West; either the creation of a termite barrier between the structure and the termites, or eradication of the termite colony via baiting. Contact us today for more details about the price for termite management and treatment.

As a general rule, chemical remedies the most commonly used management strategy for white ant treatment in Merrylands West. However, there are several advantages to interception and baiting that should be considered as well.

It’s important to first get a professional white ant exterminator come out to the home to look at the situation.

So you know you need termite control, and you’re looking for the most effective treatments that Merrylands West can offer? Want to make sure you’re getting best bang for your buck on termite control in Merrylands West? For additional information on making the best choice, our team are more than happy to assist, and we provide highly affordable rates too.

To learn about termite control prices, give our team a ring right away.

Chemical Treatment Against Termites

Repelling Chemicals

Repellent chemicals are easily detected by termites and avoided, so they provide great protection for treated locations. However, if not all areas can be treated, or the treated areas become disrupted, white ants can recognise those gaps and get access via them.

The most widely used repellent chemical is Bifenthrin, which has a residual life of up to 5 years.

Non Repellent Chemicals

The chemicals are not sensed by termites, and so the termites don’t avoid exposure to the chemical. Once exposed, the white ants are killed, and will also pass the chemical on to fellow colony members, therefore causing a compounding result.

As termites are not able to detect these non-repellents, they see no distinction between areas that are treated and people which are not, so there is likely to be less ingress through gaps.

The often common non repellent chemical is Fipronil, which has a residual life of up to 8 years.

Termite Baiting Systems

Above Ground Systems are used to remove termites from your house by putting attractive bait stations directly on the sites of termite activity and therefore enticing the termites to eat a poison bait rather than the timber. The worker termites then feed the bait to other members of the colony which creates a flow on effect.

Continuing monitoring and assessment allows the bait stations to be re-baited, added to or moved, based on observed pest activity. In this manner, the entire nest can be sradicated even if its location is unknown.

While In Ground Systems can be used in a similar fashion, they are more commonly situated around the property to provide an early warning and interception system. Systems such as these are especially useful where the structure design means that a robust perimeter barrier is impossible to create.

Benefits Of A Termite Baiting System

Signs You're Dealing With A Termite Infestation

Several signs that you might have a termite problem include:

What Damage Can Termites Do?

Termites can do lots of damage to the major structural parts in your residence. If significant, the infestation can make a structure unfit for habitation. Phone Parramatta Termite Pest Control today, and organise for one of our termite control experts to drop by and inspect your Merrylands West home.

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