Termite Prevention
Minto Campbelltown

Termite Prevention & Inspection

In Australia, termites are frequently called ‘white ants’. These tiny insects can cause a massive amount of property damage annually. Due to their great capacity for destruction, residents of Minto Campbelltown are encouraged to find quality termite prevention services.

Termite Removal

There are a number of treatments possible and each has its advantages and draw backs. Two main strategies are typically utilised for termite management in Minto; either the production of a termite barrier between the residence and the termites, or eradication of the termite colony through baiting. Call us today for more info on the price for termite treatment and management.

Chemical treatments are the more traditional strategy to eliminate termites in Minto homes. However, intercepting and baiting to eliminate the colony also has distinct advantages which cannot be ignored.

It is important to bring in an expert termite exterminator to check out your home and evaluate the damage.

If you think that your residence or building is under threat from insect invasion, don’t panic. Contact us to get the advice of the best termite prevention team covering the Minto area. We can help you to make an informed decision about this crucial service, and offer you a competitive price for treatment.

Do not hesitate to get in touch with us if you want additional information about the termite inspection cost.

Chemical Treatment Against Termites

Repelling Chemicals

Termites find chemicals easy to identify and a good deterrent, which makes them perfect for offering great protection to all treated locations. However, when areas are compromised at a later stage, or if access is a problem and not all areas are covered, white ants can identify the gaps and could sometimes gain access.

Bifenthrin is the commonly used chemical repellent, having a residual lifespan of as much as five years.

Non-Repellent Chemicals

Repellent chemicals are not identifiable by termites. Given they don’t avoid the treated areas, they move over the chemical and die after coming into contact with it. They will also pass the chemical to other colony members they come into contact with, thus creating a compounding effect.

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

The most common non-repellent chemical is Fipronil, this has a residual life of as much as eight years.

Baiting Systems For Termites

Above Ground Systems may be used to eliminate termites from houses by positioning bait stations at the site of activity, so they begin to feed on the bait matrix rather than the timber they were consuming. Worker termites then feed the bait to other colony members and so a compounding effect is achieved.

An entire termite nest or colony may be eliminated in this way, even in instances where the position of the colony is not known. It is important to monitor and assess these stations frequently so that they can be added to, re-baited or moved to make sure they continue to be in locations where there is termite activity.

In-Ground Systems can 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 white ants before the perimeter is breached.

Benefits OF Termite Baiting

Common Warning Signs Of A Termite Infestation

Here are some common signs that you have a termite infestation:

What Damage Can Termites Do?

For such tiny individuals, a nest of white ants are capable of doing a lot of damage to a dwelling. If the problem becomes serious enough, your structure may become unsafe. Contact Campbelltown Termite Pest Control today and organise a comprehensive inspection with one of our Minto termite prevention specialists.

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