Termite Protection
Glenhaven Hills District

Termite Protection & Control

Termites, also known as white ants, are a regular sight around Australia. When they infest a residence, termites can rapidly create a lot of damage, making it important to call your reliable Hills District Glenhaven termite protection provider.

Removing & Managing Termites

Each situation is different, and so there are different treatment options for specific situations. The two main strategies employed are creating a termite barrier using specialised chemical treatments, and extermination the termite colony entirely by baiting. For more information on what these treatments cost, give us a call now.

In Glenhaven, chemical treatments are the more traditionally applied management strategy to kill termites. However, baiting and interception for colony eradication has its’ own advantages that shouldn’t be dismissed.

To ensure the job is done right, it’s essential to have a reliable pest exterminator in to look at the damage.

Are you currently needing termite protection for your residence and want to identify the inspection available in Glenhaven that will be most effective? Are you looking for a Glenhaven service that is highly effective for control of white ants? We will help you to make an educated decision, and offer very affordable prices for termite protection.

To learn more about white ant inspection costs, please do not hesitate to speak to us.

Chemical Treatments For Termites

Repelling Chemicals

These chemicals can be easily detected by termites / white ants, making them great for providing protection around treated locations. However, if the treated places are not fully covered, or if they later get compromised, white ants can detect the gaps and once again access the building.

Bifenthrin is a regularly used chemical repellent, having a residual life expectancy of as much as five years.

Non Repellent Chemicals

Repellent chemicals aren’t detectable by the termites. Since they don’t avoid the treated areas, they pass through the chemical and die after coming into contact with it. They often also transfer the chemical on to other colony members they come into contact with, thus creating a compounding effect.

Since termites do not identify non-repellents, they won’t recognise treated and untreated areas, and therefore access through possible gaps is reduced.

The most widely used non repellent is Fipronil, with a residual life of up to eight years.

Baiting Systems For Termites

Above Ground Systems are frequently used to eliminate termites from the home, by locating bait stations directly on termite activity to encourage the white ants to feed on the bait rather than the structure. Also, when these termites return to the colony, they unknowingly transfer the bait to other colony members, thus causing a compounding result.

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

In Ground Systems are used in a similar manner, however they are often positioned around properties where there is currently no obvious activity, to help in early discivery of termites. These systems are especially helpful when the layout of a building makes it difficult to create effective perimeter barriers, since it is then possible to intercept termites before they breach the perimeter.

Baiting System Benefits

Common Signs That You Have Termites

Typical signs that your structure has a termite infestation:

What Destruction Can Termites Do?

You could be surprised to find out that wite ants can do a great deal of damage to wood structures. If the problem becomes significant, termites can even make a house unusable. Contact the termite protection pros at Hills District Termite Pest Control today, and they will be more than happy to visit your Glenhaven premises and inspect for termites.

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