Termite Prevention
Wentworthville Parramatta

Termite Prevention & Removal

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 residences in Wentworthville Parramatta every year, making termite prevention so essential.

Managing & Removing Termites

There are various types of termite infestations and hence the preferred treatments also vary. When you bring in the experts, they are going to apply one of two general termite protection systems. This could include chemical treatments that form a barrier between the termites and the building you intend to protect. Or perhaps, the eradication of the termite colony with baiting techniques.

Generally, in Wentworthville, termite specialists will make use of a chemical treatment as the preferred method removal strategy for killing termites, however, colony eradication through baiting also has distinct benefits and should also be considered.

It is important to engage the expertise of a specialist termite exterminator to check over your residence in order that the damage can be fully reviewed.

If you feel that your house or building is under threat from insect invasion, don’t panic. Give us a call and receive the help of the most experienced termite prevention team covering the Wentworthville area. We can help you to make a well informed decision about this important service, and offer you a very competitive price for treatment.

Do not hesitate to make contact with our team if you want more info about the termite inspection cost.

Chemical Treatment Against Termites

Repelling Chemicals

Repellent chemicals offer good defense against termites as they are easily identified and strongly avoided by them. Unfortunately, if there is a break in the chemical application, either from being unable to access all areas, or if a treated area is later compromised, white ants may recognise the gaps and gain entry.

The most widely used chemical repellent is Bifenthrin, with a residual effectiveness of as much as five years.

Non-Repellent Chemicals

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

Since the termites do not identify non-repellent chemicals, they cannot tell untreated from treated places, and are less likely to gain ingress via possible gaps.

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

Baiting Systems For Termites

Above Ground Systems can be used to eliminate termites from structures by placing bait stations at the site of activity, so they begin to feed on the bait matrix instead of the timber they were consuming. Worker white ants then feed the bait to other colony members and so a compounding effect is achieved.

An entire termite nest or colony may be eliminated in this way, even in situations where the position of the colony is not known. It is essential to monitor and assess these stations regularly so that they can be added to, re-baited or moved so that they are in positions where there is termite activity.

In Ground Systems may be used similarly to Above Ground Systems. However they are typically installed around the property to provide early detection of termites. This method is particularly important when the building design prevents the effective use of perimeter barriers, as they stop the termites before the perimeter is breached.

Benefits of Termite Baiting Systems

How You Can Identify If Your Property Is Infested With Termites

General signs that your structure has a termite infestation:

Can A Colony Of Termites Damage My House?

For such tiny individuals, a nest of termites can do quite a lot of damage to a dwelling. If the problem becomes severe enough, the home may potentially become unsafe. Contact Parramatta Termite Pest Control today and schedule a comprehensive examination with one of our Wentworthville termite prevention experts.

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