The Right Termite Treatment For Your Situation & Budget
There are a number of termite treatments available and each depends upon your situation and budget. If you have an existing home, it’s highly recommended that you consider chemical treatments for an existing termite problem. To prevent future infestation, physical and chemical barriers, reticulation systems, or a termite monitoring and interception system are effective and also favoured.
At Albury Wodonga Pest Control, we offer a number of chemical and non-chemical options to rid your home of termites. Chemical options use a piped system that goes around the outside of the house and pumps chemicals (also known as a termite barrier). Termite baiting is another option in which powder is mixed with water. This system kills termites with them taking the bait back to the nest and killing the whole colony. This two-part treatment system treats the established termites and the barrier prevents further attacks.
Our licensed technicians are skilled at assessing your home, inspecting it, and installing a system which will remove termites and prevent them from coming back. Our work is guaranteed and we offer free quotes.
Chemical Treatments For Existing Termite Problems
Various chemical treatments are available to tackle existing termite problems. These vary in terms of toxicity and impact on nature and our team will advise you about which will be the most appropriate for your situation. Chemical treatments for termites include:
- Chlorantniliprole: This has a trophallaxis effect which is effective against aggressive infestations. It’s not on the Poisons Standard and can be effective for up to eight years.
- Fipronil: This has strong soil bonding properties which makes it extremely effective in places where there are high levels of moisture in the ground. It is toxic, and whilst it’s not taken up by plants, it is thought to be harmful to bee colonies.
- Imidacloprid: This is a water-soluble treatment and, as such, is less effective in damp areas. It is absorbed by plants and poses a risk to bees.
We will always try to use the least harmful chemical solutions and explore other methods of treatment before considering those chemicals that are known to be a risk to our environment.
Preventing Future Termite Infestations
Prevention is always better than cure and if you are in an area that is known to be at risk from termite infestation, it may be worth exploring your options for prevention.
Physical Barriers To Prevent Termite Infestations
Physical barriers can be a very effective method of prevention. The barrier is placed at any point where termites may penetrate the home, such as construction joints, via steps or around pipes. Placing a barrier at the time of construction limits the risk of future infestation and the need for remedial work.
Using Chemical Barriers To Prevent Termite Infestations
Chemical barriers are as they sound – a chemically treated area that seeks to act as a barrier to the termite’s path. The termites that come into direct contact with the treatment are killed and also carry the poison back to the colony.
Using Reticulation Systems To Prevent Termite Infestations
An anti-termite reticulation system is a specially designed arrangement of pipes. The pipes are constructed to interlace (a bit like a net) and distribute termiticide across the system. Junction boxes are placed at regular points and act as the ingress for termiticide.
Prevention is better than cure
If you suspect your area may be at risk of termite infestation, it is always best to put a monitoring system in place to catch any potential problems before they get out of hand.
Using Termite Monitoring And Interception Systems To Prevent Infestation
Monitoring and interception is a system of placing bait stations at key points of the termite’s routes. Termites on foraging sprees are detected in the bait stations and are an indication of an imminent termite attack. Swift action at this point can prevent further damage to your property, and of course, the bait will make its way back to the colony, slowing down and eventually eliminating the termites’ progress.
The bait used is of very low toxicity, so it’s less risky to pets, families and our environment than some of the harsh chemicals used to treat aggressive termite infestations.
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