Methods to Control Termites

 

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 pest control solutions Ipswich

 

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)