Termite Protection
Macquarie Fields Campbelltown

Termite Protection Macquarie Fields

Termites are known across Australia as ‘white ants’. These regular household pests create huge amounts of damage to homes in Macquarie Fields Campbelltown every year, creating a large requirement for termite protection.

Termite Control/Protection Systems

You can find different types of termite infestations and hence the preferred treatments also vary. When you call in the pros, they are going to apply one of two general termite prevention processes. This may include chemical treatments that form a barrier between the termites and the building you want to protect. Or perhaps, the eradication of the termite colony with baiting techniques.

Typically, in Macquarie Fields, termite specialists use a chemical treatment as the preferred type removal strategy for killing termites, however, colony eradication through baiting also has some specific benefits and should also be considered.

It is vital to get in a specialist termite exterminator to check out your property and evaluate the damage.

So you know you need termite protection, and you’re looking for the most effective treatments that Macquarie Fields has to offer? Need to make sure you’re getting best bang for your buck on termite protection in Macquarie Fields? For additional information on making the right choice, we are more than happy to assist, and we provide highly competitive costs too.

Please contact our team with questions you might have regarding cost or processes today and we will assist you in finding the appropriate process for your requirements and situation.

Chemical Treatment Options

Repellent Chemicals

Repellent chemicals provide great protection from termites because they are easily detected and strongly avoided by them. Unfortunately however, if there’s a break in the chemical application, either from a lack of access to all areas, or if a treated area is later compromised, white ants can identify the gaps and gain access.

The most commonly used repellent chemical is Bifenthrin, which has a residual lifetime of as much as 5 years.

Non-Repellent Chemicals

These chemicals aren’t detectable by termites. Given they do not avoid the treated areas, they go over the chemical and die as a result of coming into contact with it. They will also transfer the chemical to other colony members that they come into contact with, thus creating a compounding result.

Given termites can’t tell apart treated areas to non-treated locations, the possibility for termite access via untreated gaps is far lower.

Fipronil is the most widely used non repellent on the market, and features a residual lifetime of as much as eight years.

Termite Baiting Systems

Used to exterminate termites within a residence, Above Ground Systems position bait stations directly where there is termite activity, so that the white ants feed upon the bait matrix rather than the wood they have been infesting previously. As well as killing the white ants that eat the bait at the source, there is also a compounding effect when worker termites feed that bait to further colony members.

The entire nest may be eradicated in this way, regardless of whether the position of the colony 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 activity.

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

Benefits OF Termite Baiting

The Warning Signs Of A Termite Infestation

General signs that your structure is infested with termites:

How Much Damage Can A Colony Of Termites Do?

You might be surprised to learn that wite ants are capable of doing a lot of damage to timber structures. If the problem becomes severe enough, they can even make a structure unlivable. Contact the termite protection pros at Campbelltown Termite Pest Control today, and we’ll be more than happy to visit your Macquarie Fields home and inspect for termites.

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