Termite Removal
Box Hill Hills District

Removal & Protection Against Termites

Termites are known throughout Australia as ‘white ants’. These frequent household pests create untold levels of damage to houses across Box Hill Hills District annually, creating a large need for termite removal.

Termite Removal & Management

There are a number of treatments possible and each has its advantages and limitations. Two main strategies are generally employed for termite management in Box Hill; either the creation of a white ant barrier between the residence and the termites, or eradication of the termite colony via baiting. Contact us today for more information about the price for termite treatment and management.

Chemical treatments are the more traditional strategy to get rid of white ants in Box Hill homes. However, intercepting and baiting to exterminate the colony also has some distinct benefits that should not be forgotten.

It’s wise to first have a specialist white ant exterminator visit the home to fully look at the situation.

So you already realise there is a termite problem and want the most effective removal available in Box Hill? Do you need to find a dependable termite removal service in Box Hill? We can assist you to make an informed decision on the best options for your home as well as providing very affordable pricing.

To find out about termite removal pricing, give our team a ring straight away.

Chemical Treatment Options

Repelling Chemicals

Repellent chemicals are useful for protecting locations because termites easily detect and strongly avoid them. If treated areas are compromised later onor some places can’t be treated due to access issues, then termites may identify those gaps and attain ingress via them.

Bifenthrin is the regularly used chemical repellent, with a residual lifespan of as much as 5 years.

Non-Repelling Chemicals

Non-repellent chemicals aren’t detected by termites, and so they don’t steer clear of the treated areas. Because of this, white ants go over the chemical and die because of exposure to it. Also, individual insects pass the chemical to other colony members, resulting in a flow on result.

Since termites can not detect non repellents, they are unable to tell the difference between treated and untreated areas, so access through possible gaps is much reduced.

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

Baiting Systems For Termites

Above Ground Systems are used to eliminate termites from the property by putting attractive bait stations directly on the sites of termite activity and thus encouraging the white ants to consume a poison bait instead of the structure. These termites then pass on the bait to other members of the nest which creates a flow on result.

Continuing monitoring and assessment allows the bait stations to be re-baited, added to or moved, based on observed white ant activity. In this fashion, the entire colony can be sradicated even if its location isn’t known.

In Ground Systems are used in a similar manner, however they are often positioned around properties where there is currently no obvious activity, to aid in early detection of termites. These systems are especially helpful when the layout of a swelling makes it challenging to install adequate perimeter barriers, because it is then possible to intercept termites before they breach the perimeter.

Benefits of Termite Baiting Systems

Common Warning Signs Of A Termite Infestation

These are the signs you have a termite infestation:

How Much Damage Can A Colony Of Termites Do?

It surprises many people to discover that white ants may cause a great deal of damage to structures. In fact, just one colony of termites can render a dwelling unsafe if the problem is severe enough. Set your mind at ease; call Hills District Termite Pest Control and have one of our termite removal experts examine your Box Hill property ASAP.

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