Termite Control
Gordon Sydney

Termite Control Gordon

Termites are known in Australia as ‘white ants’. These regular household pests create huge amounts of damage to buildings throughout Gordon Sydney each year, creating a large need for termite control.

Managing & Removing Termites

You can find different types of termite infestations so the preferred treatments also vary. When you call in the pros, they are going to apply one of two general termite protection systems. This can include chemical treatments that form a barrier between the termites and the building you want to protect. Or perhaps, the eradication of the white ant colony with baiting techniques.

Generally, in Gordon, termite specialists use a chemical treatment as the preferred method control strategy for killing termites, however, colony eradication through baiting also has some distinct benefits and should be considered.

It is advantageous to engage the expertise of an experienced white ant exterminator to check over your residence in order that the damage can be fully assessed.

If you believe that your home or building is under threat from insect invasion, don’t panic. Call us and receive the assistance of the most experienced termite control team covering the Gordon area. We will assist you to make an informed decision about this important service, and offer you a competitive price for treatment.

For additional info on termite inspection costs, please do not hesitate to make contact with us.

Chemical Treatment Options

Repelling Chemicals

The chemicals are easily sensed by termites / white ants, making them excellent for providing protection on treated locations. However, if the treated places are not fully covered, or if they are later compromised, white ants can sense these gaps and again access the building.

Bifenthrin is the commonly used chemical repellent, with a residual life span of up to five years.

Non Repelling Chemicals

The chemicals are not sensed by termites, and thus the termites do not stay away from exposure to the chemical. Once exposed, the white ants will soon die, and will also pass the chemical on to fellow colony members, thus resulting in a flow on effect.

Since termites can not detect non-repellents, they are not able to know the difference between untreated and treated areas, so access through possible gaps is much less likely.

The most common used non repellent is Fipronil which has a residual life expectancy of as much as eight years.

Various Termite Baiting Systems

Above Ground Systems are commonly used to eliminate termites in the home, by locating bait stations directly on termite paths to encourage the termites to feed on the bait as opposed to the wood. In addition, when these termites return to the colony, they feed the bait to other colony members, thus creating a flow on effect.

In this fashion, the whole nest may be eliminated even though the location of the colony is unknown. The stations should be monitored and assessed regularly in case the situation should call for stations to be rebaited, the addition of more bait stations, or if they should be moved.

In-Ground Systems are generally installed around the property as an early warning system. These systems are especially invaluable when the design of the building may prevent other effective perimeter barriers, as they can detect and eliminate termites before they breach the perimeter.

Advantages Of Termite Baiting Systems

The Warning Signs Of A Termite Infestation

Here are the common signs of a termite infestation:

Can A Colony Of Termites Really Damage My House?

For such tiny individuals, a nest of termites (white ants) can do significant amounts of damage to a building. If the infestation becomes severe enough, the property may become unsafe. Contact Pest Control Sydney today and schedule a thorough inspection with one of our Gordon termite control specialists.

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