How to Get Rid of Termites

Getting rid of termites on your property is not simple. While over-the-counter sprays and chemicals may kill a few visible termites, they rarely eliminate the colony. In most cases, these DIY methods provide only temporary relief and are not recommended – especially considering what is at stake: Your home! Termites typically live within soil or structural timbers, behind sheet walls and other areas that keep them out of sight. Treating or ‘spraying’ only the visible insects cause more harm than good, it can cause the colony to retreat and relocate its attack on your structure, which often makes the problem worse.

STRATEGIES

Common types of termite treatment

There are a number of effective ways to reduce the risk of termites invading your home. Speak with our termite control specialists to find the most suitable solution for your property.

Learn more about termite control methods or call (02) 8007 4666 to discuss your needs with our team.

PROFESSIONAL HELP

What is the most effective way to remove termites?

Exterminating termites is not simple. Attempting to treat it yourself can often make the problem worse, as disturbed termites may relocate to another part of the home without eliminating the colony. Considering what is at stake – your home – the most effective way to remove termites is to book a professional termite control service. Qualified termite exterminators are trained to identify the source of the infestation and apply the most effective treatment method successfully.

Our termite control team looks for signs of termite infestation by inspecting every accessible corner and subfloor space around your home. To effectively eliminate termites, we first need to identify what kind of termites have infested your property and determine what termite control method works for that specific termite species and your structure.

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Why you need termite control professionals

Safety comes first: Handling pesticides without proper training can be dangerous for you, your family and the environment. Termite treatments require the use of specific chemicals that must be handled in accordance with Australian Standards. Licenced termite technicians are trained to keep your family, pets and the environment safe.
Correct Identification & Treatment: Not all termites are the same. They have different nesting habits, behaviour patterns, moisture requirements, colony sizes and damage patterns. Certain termites are aggressive foragers and can spread quickly, while others move slowly and remain localised to certain areas. Because of the variation in habits of different termite types, a treatment method that works for one species may be ineffective on another.
Prevent Costly Structural Damage: Termites will cause significant structural damage when left untreated. DIY methods may appear to be cheaper initially, but when they fail to work and eliminate the colony, termites will continue to consume timber in the structure. The amount saved on a DIY attempt can be outweighed by costly structural repairs, replacement of timber, ongoing infestation issues and decreased property value.
Thorough inspection & long-term protection: A professional termite service from a fully insured business following Australian Standards will include a comprehensive termite inspection of all accessible areas including sub-floors, roof voids, structural timbers, external grounds and internal areas. Beyond eliminating your termites, professionally trained termite technicians will identify all conditions that make your property more conducive to termites, provide preventative measures, install monitoring systems and protection systems where required, and provide all documentation for compliance and insurance purposes.

We are fully licensed and ready to help

If you have attempted termite control yourself, don’t lose hope – get help! We are members of the Australian Environmental Pest Managers Association and have NSW EPA licensed technicians living locally throughout Sydney and the Central Coast, providing fast response times with same-day service.

BAIT & MONITORING

Why is termite baiting so common?

Termite baiting is designed to eliminate the entire termite colony. Worker termites feed on the bait and spread it through the colony, eventually killing all termites – even the queen. Termite baiting treatments cause minimal disruption to your property; monitoring stations are installed in the ground or in targeted internal areas. The termite bait is extremely low in toxicity and is contained in sealed bait stations making these treatments very safe for animals and the environment. Baiting treatments are also ideal for complex or high-risk sites. One of the biggest advantages with a complete monitoring and baiting system is the monitoring stations can detect termite activity early, before termites have a chance to infest your home’s structure.

Termite baiting is strategic, targeted, and capable of eliminating entire termite colonies while allowing for ongoing monitoring. When professionally installed and monitored, baiting systems form a long-term termite management plan.

Need more help?

If you still struggle with termites or want a complete solution that protects your property from common pests such as rodents, cockroaches, bed bugs and other common pests found in NSW, contact the Masters of pest control.

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