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Termite Treatment
TERMITE TREATMENT
Safeguard Pest Control provide a professional termite treatment service. We have been helping home and business owners for over 30 years, treating thousands of residential, industrial and commerical properties
Are you aware that termites are a constant threat to your home? Termites cause more damage to Australian homes each year, more than fire, storm, and flood combined, and with no home insurance covering termites, you could be looking at a repair bill in the 10s of thousands of dollars!!!!!
Safeguard Pest Control are trained explicitly in termite inspections and termite treatment and control. The bottom line is subterranean termites can be found anywhere on the Sunshine Coast. Around your house, they are most commonly found living in wooden structures, decayed trees, and inside soil or wood.
what TERMITE TREATMENT METHOD IS MOST EFFECTIVE?
Safeguard Pest control only recommend the best termite treatment that is tailored to your property. Two categories of termite treatments are available – Liquid soil treatments and baits. Liquid soil treatments have been around for many decades. The purpose of installing a soil treatment is to provide a long-lasting “barrier” in the soil around the structure to prevent termites from entering and causing major damage to your building. In nearly most cases, termites that have already made it into the building will die off as well, since they become inhibited by the treated zones to return to the soil for supplemental moisture. Most liquid termiticides in the early 1990s were repellent chemicals meaning the termites would only repel from the treated zones. Current products such as Termidor and Fipronil are non-repellents and allow termites to forage freely into the treated zone where they become infected and carry it back to the colony and infect others. This is also known as “The Transfer Effect”. Products such as Termidor are usually more effective in controlling infestation in the first attempt
TERMITE BAITING SYSTEMS FOR PROTECTION?
The other treatment category is termite baiting. Termite baits consist of cardboard, paper and cellulose-based food combined with a slow-reacting substance that is lethal to termites. Termite baits can be installed both in and above ground. In-ground stations are placed in soil areas, above-ground stations are installed indoors over active mud tubes. In-ground stations are placed around the structure every three meters to attract foraging termites into the stations. Once termites have been located in the bait station the application of an insect growth regulator will be applied to the area called Hexaflumyrin that destroys the termite’s exoskeleton. The termites are unable to moult their exo-skeletons for new growth and die off. This results in the elimination of their colony.
It’s imperative that experienced and licences companies complete any termite treatment or identification
Termites cause billions of dollars every year
Termites can also be found in greater numbers in our tropical regions where living conditions for termites is optimal. Due to this, subterranean termites are the most common variety here in Queensland and can be found throughout domestic areas in abundance.
One and a half billion dollars is the estimated cost of termite damage in Australia every year . They are always searching for new food sources and if your home isn’t protected by an effective termite treatment, they will move in. Even if your home is still under construction, if not treated effectively it is possible it will suffer the same fate.
Termite awareness
Having an awareness of termite prevention is a big factor in keeping your treatment active and effective, saving you money in the future. Elimination of termite food will make your home less attractive, therefore deterring termites until your nest treatment is due
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In order to achieve the best possible job of preventing or controlling termites, you need to contact a professional pest control exterminator who has the needed termite treatment experience and expertise. Safeguard Pest Control has been serving the Sunshine Coast for over 25 years and know how to get the best possible results for your home. We are your local termite control experts.
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Popular Questions
How to tell if termites are in my home?
Even if you don’t see signs of termites it doesn’t mean they’re not in you home. The best way to tell if termites are in you home is to have a professional termite inspection completed. You can also check out our blog post 13 Signs You May Have Termites. Call (07) 5477 6675 or contact us with any questions.
Where do termites hide?
Termites will hide in any concealed area of a property. In your walls, crawl space, below timber decking or in any other inaccessible area of your home. Termites are very crafty. They really don’t like to be found or be exposed to the sunlight. To find out more about Where do termites hide check out or blog post A Mystery Behind Your Walls – Could There Be Termites? . Think you have termites? Call (07) 5477 6675 to book a Termite Inspection today.
What can kill termites?
The best way to kill termites is with chemical. A termite barrier can kill termites for up to 8 years. For more information on What can kill termites? Check out or blog post on Termite Control: What Is A Termite Barrier? or feel free to give us a call or email we would be more than happy to help
Can I spray termites myself?
Spraying for termites yourself is not recommended. If you have an existing termite infestation the property will require professional treatment. To find out more check out our blog DIY Termite Treatment vs. Professional Termite Control. Call (07) 5477 6675 or email us for a FREE Consultation and FREE Estimate!
Do termites just go away?
Termites just don’t go away. Without a professional termite treatment your just waiting for a termite colony to infest your property. Check out our blog 8 Signs of Termites in Your Home or feel free to Contact us on (07) 5477 6675 we will be more than happy to help!