Termite Prevention
Box Hill Hills District

Termite Prevention & Removal

Termites are known across Australia as ‘white ants’. These common household pests create huge levels of damage to buildings in Box Hill Hills District annually, creating a strong requirement for termite prevention.

Managing & Removing Termites

There are numerous potential treatments for termites, so let’s look at them briefly. There are two main management strategies carried out for termite pest control: one is the complete eradication of the colony with baiting, and second is using chemical treatment to create a barrier between the house and the colony. Contact us today to learn more about the costs associated with the various treatment options.

White ant prevention in Box Hill residences traditionally uses a chemical treatment for eradicating the termites, however, baiting and interception to kill the termite colonys may bring some definate benefits that cannot be ignored.

To make sure the job is done right, it’s vital to get a specialist pest exterminator in to assess the situation.

So you know you need termite prevention, and you’re looking for the most effective treatments that Box Hill can offer? Want to make sure you’re getting best bang for your buck on termite prevention in Box Hill? To get more information on making the right choice, our team are more than happy to assist, and we provide very affordable prices as well.

Do not hesitate to make contact with us if you would like more information about the termite inspection cost.

Chemical Treatments For Termites

Repelling Chemicals

Termites find these chemicals straighforward to detect and a good deterrent, which makes them ideal for offering good protection to all treated areas. However, when areas are compromised later on, or if access is a problem and not all areas are treated, termites can identify these gaps and could sometimes get in.

Bifenthrin is a regularly used chemical repellent, having a residual life span of up to five years.

Non Repellent Chemicals

Termites don’t identify these repellents. Because of this, they do not avoid the treated places, and as a result are killed after they have exposure to them. In addition, termites will pass these chemicals on to other colony members, creating a flow on effect.

Since the termites don’t identify non repellents, they will not recognise the difference between untreated and treated locations, and thus access through possible gaps is limited.

The most frequently used non repellent is Fipronil with a residual lifespan of as much as eight years.

Termite Baiting Systems

By using an Above Ground System, termites can be eliminated from the dwelling by placing bait stations directly on white ant activity, and encouraging the pests to consume the bait matrix instead of the wood they have been eating. This soon kills the termites that ingest the bait, and in addition there is a compounding effect when worker termites return to the nest and feed that bait to fellow colony members.

A whole termite nest or colony can be eliminated in this manner, even in situations where the location 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 they continue to be in places where there is termite activity.

In Ground Systems are usually installed around the property as an early warning system. These systems are particularly invaluable when the design of the structure may prevent other effective perimeter barriers, as they can intercept and eliminate termites before they breach the perimeter.

Baiting System Benefits

Common Signs That You Have Termites

Here are the common signs you have termites:

Can Termites Damage My Home?

Termites can do lots of damage to the structural components of the building. If significant, the infestation can make the house unsafe for use. Contact Hills District Termite Pest Control today, and organise for one of our termite prevention experts to come and examine your Box Hill property.

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