Termites
are useful in the general scheme of our eco-system. However, when these little
creatures invade and attack our homes, they can cause great and costly damage.
In Australia, one in three houses is likely to be invaded by termites and is
more prone that storms, fires or floods.
A
single colony of termites can have 7 million termites and they can inflict
$100,000 worth of damages to your home in just a few months and demolish it in
2 years. Often, the damage is not covered by insurance.
Since
termites are small and stealthy, you cannot easily detect their presence in
your home. When you finally notice their presence, there could be a substantial
amount of damage that has already been inflicted to your property.
Termite
Termite
pest control solutions Ipswich is the process of first identifying the termite species, and second, locating
nests and selecting the best removal methods. There is a combination of regular
and advance inspections techniques in termite infested areas.
To
prevent infestation, the recommendation by termite exterminators to Australian
homes with treated or resistant timber, is to install both chemical and
physical barriers. This is to help eliminate future problems.
No insecticides or
sprays
You
are advised to refrain from disturbing the affected area if and when you find
live termites or even simple damaged timbers. It is also advisable not to use
sprays and insecticides if you want to eradicate termites.
These
methods will tend to have the termites simply changing places or relocating if
they are sufficiently disturbed. Unfortunately, they may not be rediscovered
until further obvious damages have been done.
Nests
Termite
exterminators use various techniques like dust or termite bait used on live
termites to find their nests and ultimately to eliminate their colony.
The
experts’ skills are the only correct identification of destructive termite
species alongside the inspection and finding sign of the existence of their
nests. The experts have their professional training and extensive expertise in
fieldwork in termite pest control solutions Ipswich.
Homeowners,
however, need to be alert and know that the conditions of their homes are in
their hands. The termites may not be eradicated but proper maintenance and regular
professional termite treatments can suppress the problem completely.
Some methods
There
will be a general survey and thorough inspection of the whole premises. This is
to determine the location of termite infestation, the source and the extent of
damage to the property.
Experts
will then proceed to demolish and exterminate the termite colonies. They will
put in place direct soil injection alongside the walls of the building/house to
control the present infestation and to prevent future termite infestation as
well.
The
extermination will also include spraying of termiticide solution on baseboards,
doorjambs, cabinets, ceilings and other wooden fixtures. (This is called
wood-drenching.)
Dusting
of termite powder will also be carried out in all areas where spraying is not
applicable in places like the electrical outlets which are often used by
termites as passageways. (Trophalaxis method)
