Termite Treatment
Strathfield South Sydney

Termite Protection & Treatment

Termites are known in Australia as ‘white ants’. These regular household pests create untold levels of damage to homes across Strathfield South Sydney every year, creating a large need for termite treatment.

Termite Control/Prevention Systems

There are several types of termite situations and so the best treatments also vary. When you call in the professionals, they are going to apply one of two general termite management strategies. This could include chemical treatments that form a barrier between the termites and the building you wish to protect. Or perhaps, the eradication of the white ant colony with baiting techniques.

In Strathfield South, chemical treatments are the more traditionally applied management strategy to eradicate white ants. However, interception and baiting for colony eradication has its’ benefits that shouldn’t be ignored.

It is advantageous to engage the services of a professional pest exterminator to look at your home so the damage can be fully assessed.

So you know you want termite treatment, and you’re looking for the most efficacious treatments that Strathfield South can offer? Need to make sure you’re getting best bang for your buck on termite treatment in Strathfield South? For more information on making the right choice, we are more than happy to assist, and we offer very competitive pricing too.

For additional info on our services, call 0480 024 705.

Chemical Treatment Options

Repelling Chemicals

The chemicals can be easily detected by termites / white ants, which makes them very useful for protection around treated areas. However, in the event the treated areas are not fully covered, or if they are later compromised, then termites can identify the breaks and again access the property.

The frequently used repellent chemical is Bifenthrin, that has a residual life of as much as 5 years.

Non Repelling Chemicals

These chemicals are not detectable by termites. Given they do not avoid the chemical, they go through the chemical and die as a result of coming into contact with it. They often also transfer the chemical on to other colony members that they come into contact with, thus creating a compounding effect.

Because termites are unable to identify these non repellents, they identify no difference between areas which are treated and the ones that are not, so there is likely to be less ingress through gaps.

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

Termite Baiting Systems

An Above Ground System is frequently used to get rid of termites from the house, by placing bait stations directly on termite paths to encourage the termites to feed on the bait as opposed to the timber. Also, when these termites return to the colony, they unknowingly transfer the bait to other members of the colony, causing a compounding result.

The entire nest can be eradicated in this way, regardless of if the position of the nest 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 observed white ant activity.

In Ground Systems are used in a similar manner, however they are often positioned throughout properties where there is currently no obvious activity, to aid in early detection of termites. These systems are particularly useful when the design of a house can make it hard to have effective perimeter barriers, since it is then possible to identify and forestall termites before they breach the perimeter.

Advantages OF Termite Baiting

Signs You're Dealing With Termite Infestation

Several signs that you might have a termite problem include:

Can A Colony Of Termites Really Damage My Building?

Termites may do lots of damage to the structural elements of your structure. If significant, the infestation can make a building unsafe for habitation. Phone Sydney Termite Pest Control today, and organise for one of our termite treatment experts to drop by and inspect your Strathfield South building.

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