Termite Treatments Sydney Australia
Termite Treatment Sydney, Australia
All Guard Pest Control
Specialising in termite treatments in Sydney, Australia. We also control all spiders, cockroaches, and conduct accurate termite inspections throughout the Metro area.
Address: P.O. Box 281 Windsor 2756
Phone: 1800 333 337 Mobile: 0408 655 795 Facsimile: 02 45743099
Email: info@allguardpestcontrol.com.au
Free Call 1800 333 337
Manager: Rudy Tschaut
All Guard Pest Control services the Sydney Metro area. The services provided range from termite treatment, general pest treatments, termite management programs including termite inspection and pre-purchase inspections. Termite Treatments in Sydney, Australia
All Guard Pest Control has several effective and safe termite treatments , including Termidor, Exterra termite baits and Sentricon. See below for my true story on my own termite infestation:
Termites!
I remember the feeling of curiosity, which quickly turned into dread, then anger when I discovered that I had termites attacking my home in Sydney. This was years before I got into the pest control industry and happened while I was cutting the lawn. The side fence, which was abutting the house looked funny. It had bubbles on the surface, looked moist and had mud tracks on it.I stopped the lawn-mower and poked my finger into the soft mud tube running up the post.
Termites! Little white ants were running out and were obviously having a feast on my expense! Fear struck into my heart at the thought of losing my home to these fiends, then I got mad. I tore at the branches and leaves of the overgrown bush that was hiding all of this activity and exposed the fence to sunlight. I squashed as many of the little buggers as I could get to and then had a think to myself. What now?
I went inside flicked through the yellow pages and rang the local pest control company. They advertised “free quotes” for active termites, or "white-ants". The pest-man came out, jumped under my house and went into my roof. My heart was beating faster as he looked more and more concerned. Eventually he stopped fossicking around and said those fantastic words –“All clear!”
Termites never came but to my house, but were found down the street a couple of years later in a neighbour’s house. What happened to the termites that were munching on my fence? Why didn’t they come back? I found out years later that I used IPM (Integrated Pest Management) without having any knowledge of termite control or termite protection. I simply altered the environment of foraging termites by removing a sheltered, moist environment and killed off the worker and soldier termites attacking my fence.
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 Treatments
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 for termite treatment email info@allguardpestcontrol.com.au or call us on 1800 333 337.
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.
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