Termite Extermination
Mortlake

Your Mortlake Termite Extermination Specialist

What was the key reason you decided to find a local termite extermination Mortlake specialist today?

• Have you discovered termites on your property, and you need to know what options you have?
• Do you require a specialist to to utilise termite exterminations?
• Do you want to protect yourself from future termite problems?
• Are you looking at a home and need a specialist to carry out an inspection to make certain it isn’t infested with termites?

A huge number of houses are affected by termites every year.

When it comes to dealing with termites, you want to hire a professional to remove them. The faster termites are handled the better, to avoid the issue becoming bigger and more expensive.

Contact Mortlake Termite Pest Control today for a property inspection by one of our trained technicians. After the inspection, we will provide you with a quote for the price for termite treatment and extermination.

Termite Treatment & Protection

Termites are known in Australia as ‘white ants’. These frequent household pests create untold quantities of damage to homes throughout Mortlake annually, creating a large requirement for termite extermination.

Termite Removal/Management Strategies

There are several treatments possible and each has its benefits and draw backs. Two main strategies are commonly utilised for termite management in Mortlake; either the production of a termite barrier between the structure and the termites, or eradication of the termite colony via baiting. Contact us today for additional information on the cost for termite treatment and management.

Termite extermination in Mortlake residences traditionally uses a chemical treatment for eradicating the termites, however, baiting and interception to kill the termite colonys may have some distinct advantages that cannot be ignored.

It is necessary to have your white ant situation examined by a professional pest controller to look at the damage and suggest a suitable management plan.

If you think that your residence or building is under threat from insect invasion, don’t panic. Call us and receive the advice of the best termite extermination team covering the Mortlake area. We can assist you to make an informed decision about this vital service, and offer you a very competitive price for treatment.

For additional info on our services, call 1300 946 910.

Chemical Treatment Options

Repellent Chemicals

Repellent chemicals provide good protection from termites because they are easily identified and strongly avoided by them. Unfortunately, if there’s a break in the chemical, either due to 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 commonly used repellent is Bifenthrin, which has a residual life of as many as 5 years following application.

Non-Repellent Chemicals

The chemicals aren’t detected by termites, and therefore the termites do not avoid exposure to the chemical. Once exposed, the white ants are killed, and can also pass the chemical on to other colony members, thus causing a compounding effect.

Given termites cannot tell apart treated areas to non-treated places, the chance for termite ingress through untreated gaps is lower.

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

Various Termite Baiting Systems

Above Ground Systems can be used to eliminate termites from homes 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 white ants then feed the bait to other colony members and so a compounding effect is achieved.

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

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

Benefits Of Termite Baiting Systems

• Flexible protection against termites
• Not affected by weather
• Safe to use around kids and pets
• Eco-friendly

How To Determine If Your Property Is Infested With Termites

Several signs that you could have a termite infestation include:

• Small holes found in drywall and wood
• Damaged or collapsing wood
• Presence of mud tubes on the floor, brickwork, ceilings or under the floor
• Mounds or nests can be seen in nearby trees
• Alates (winged termites) swarming from the colony

Can A Colony Of Termites Really Damage My Dwelling?

If left untreated, even a single colony of white ants are capable of doing an unexpected amount of damage. The house can even become unusable as a result of the severity of the infestation, and in extreme cases, may be irreparable. Talk to Mortlake Termite Pest Control right now to schedule a thorough inspection of your Mortlake property by one of our termite extermination experts.

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• White Ant Prevention & Protection
• Termite Insecticide
• Termite Baiting Systems
• Drywood White Ant Treatment
• Effective Termite Treatment
• Local Fumigation
• Residential White Ant Pest Control
• Commercial Termite Control
• End Of Lease Termite Control