Termite Treatment
Como Sydney

Termite Protection & Treatment

Termites are known in Australia as ‘white ants’. These frequent household pests create huge quantities of damage to buildings across Como Sydney annually, creating a strong need for termite treatment.

Removing & Managing Termites

There are various potential treatments for termites, so let’s look at them briefly. There are two main management strategies performed for termite control: first is the complete eradication of the colony via baiting, and the other is using chemical treatment to produce a barrier between the home and the colony. Call us today to find out more on the costs involved with the various treatment options.

Generally, in Como, termite experts will make use of a chemical treatment as the preferred form management strategy for killing termites, however, colony elimination through baiting also has some specific benefits and should also be considered.

To make sure the job is carried out right, it is crucial to have a trusted white ant exterminator in to assess the damage.

If you think that your home or building is under threat from insect invasion, don’t panic. Give us a call to get the advice of the most experienced termite treatment team covering the Como area. We will help you to make a knowledgeable decision about this important service, and offer you a competitive price for treatment.

Please contact our people with any questions you may have about cost or procedures today and we’ll assist you in finding the best strategy for your requirements and situation.

Chemical Treatment Options

Repelling Chemicals

Repellent chemicals are quickly detected by termites and avoided. So they provide great protection for treated areas. However, if not all locations are reached, or the treated locations become compromised, termites can recognise the gaps and gain access via them once again.

Bifenthrin features a residual life of as many as 5 years and is a widely used chemical repellent on the market today.

Non Repelling Chemicals

The chemicals are not detected by termites, and so the termites do not avoid exposure to the chemical. Once exposed, the termites are killed, and may also pass the chemical on to other colony members, thus causing a flow on effect.

Because termites can’t identify non repellents, they are not able to know the difference between treated and untreated areas, so entrance via possible gaps is considerably less likely.

The frequently used non repellent chemical is Fipronil which has a residual life expectancy of up to 8 years.

Baiting Systems For Termites

Above Ground Systems are utilised to eliminate termites from your dwelling by putting attractive bait stations directly on the sites of termite activity and thus encouraging the pests to consume a poison bait rather than the structure. These termites then pass on the bait to other individuals in the nest which results in a compounding effect.

A whole termite nest or colony can be eliminated in this way, even in cases where the position of the nest is unknown. It is essential to monitor and assess these stations frequently so that they can be added to, re-baited or moved in order that they continue to be in places 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 especially essential when the building design prevents the effective use of perimeter barriers, as they catch the termites before the perimeter is breached.

Advantages Of Termite Baiting Systems

How To Identify If Your House Is Infested With Termites

These are the signs you have termites:

How Problematic Can Termites Be?

For such tiny individuals, a nest of termites can cause a great deal of damage to a dwelling. If the problem becomes severe enough, your property could potentially become unusable. Contact Sydney Termite Pest Control today and schedule a thorough inspection with one of our Como termite treatment experts.

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