Termite Treatment Sydney

Innovative Pest Solutions services the Sydney Metro area. The services provided range from termite treatment, general pest treatments, termite management programs including termite inspections and pre-purchase inspections. Termite Treatments Sydney, Australia

Innovative Pest Solutionshas several effective and safe pest control , including termite treatments such as Termidor, Exterra termite baits and Sentricon.

 

Termites!

Termites are a type of insect that have existed for millions of years with the most ancient species coexisting with the dinosaurs.

• Termites are commonly called white ants, but are more closely related to cockroaches rather than ants.
  
  

• Both termites and cockroaches have been among the longest surviving animals in the world and can readily adapt to changing environments. Currently the number of termite species around the world is more than 2,500.
  The number of termite species and subspecies is likely to increase over time as identification techniques improve.

  
  Termite Biology

Termites are sometimes referred to as 'white ants' because of their creamy colouring and ant-like appearance. There are over 350 species of termites in Australia of which some 20 species can damage timber in houses. In nature, they assist in the recycling of organic matter and nutrients back to the soil. Termites avoid light and rarely come out into the open. Often they are found within timbers where they leave a wafer thin layer to protect themselves from the outside environment. Sometimes they conceal themselves within mud-like tubes or galleries.

Termite Inspections
Homeowners should have regular inspections of all accessible timber and potential termite entry points. Inspections should only be carried out by a licensed pest controller with termite experience / qualifications.

If termite damage is found in the home, don't panic. Do not disturb the termites by using household sprays or removing infested wood. It’s very common for alarmed house-holder to grab a can of Baygon or fly spray and kill lots of termites, but that only hinders termite control measures. Live termites can be baited or dusted. Dead termites are an alarm to other invading termites that all is not well and the termite problem is then spread. There is no immediate threat to the house, so take time to investigate the size and nature of the problem as well as all the available options.

Winged Termites –Alates
At certain times of the year (spring-time) homeowners may notice winged termites in and around their house. This is the termite’s annual flight from the nest. These termites are called “Alates” and are potential Kings and Queens. This does not mean that there is a termite colony attacking the house. There may however be a nest nearby if there are large numbers of these termites. Termites only take flight when the temperature and humidity are exactly right. They are only soft bodied and dry out fast, so they need plenty of moisture in order to survive.

Termite Control – Termite Protection and Nest Destruction
Methods of preventative termite control for new building are covered by Australian Standard AS 3660.1 (1995). Termite control for existing building is covered by Australian Standard AS 3660.2 (2000).

Termite Protection

Barriers are designed to deter termites or bring their presence out into the open. Physical barriers can be applied to new constructions. They can be placed under concrete slabs, foundations and within cavity walls. Hardware and building suppliers should be able to advise on the application and availability of these products. Chemical barriers can be used for new and existing structures.
Ant-caps are installed at the top of under-floor piers or stumps to force termites into the open where they are easier to detect during regular inspections.

Termidor
Trench and treat soil using Termidor around external concrete slab edge. Trench and treat soil with Termidor around walls and piers in the sub-floor area Bi-Flex treatment of soil around the external perimeter
Drill concrete floor along expansion joints and cracks, and treat soil with Bi-Flex. Drill concrete floor around pipes / conduits and treat soil with Termidor. Drill concrete patio areas and treat soil with Termidor Termite chemical soil barriers are applied under or around the foundations of a building. There are currently three chemicals registered for use as chemical barriers: Termidor (Fipronil non-repellent), Dursban (Chlorpyrifos an organophosphate) and Bi-Flex (Bifenthrin a synthetic pyrethroid).

It is no longer legal to use organo-chlorines for environmental and health reasons. Termite bait methods such as Exterra and Sentricon are available through some pest controllers. However, they are not always as effective as the methods described above unless they are used as a monitoring system after termites are treated. If you need more information or would like to make a booking, email info@controlpests.com.au or call us on 0422 624 703

Remember: We guarantee the best service for termites in Sydney! Ask us for customer referrals of the many successful and economical treatments that we have carried out over our many years of service.