Termites are small but destructive pests that can destroy all timbers in your house if they are not effectively controlled. Unfortunately, in most occasions, termites are discovered when damage is already done requiring the homeowner to carry out expensive control measures and extensive repairs. The infestation usually occurs in the concealed timbers and can go unnoticed until noticeable signs appear. If the infestation is not treated, termites can cause extensive damage in a very short period. In nature, termites play an important role recycling dead stumps and trees. Sadly, they cannot different between the logs and the structural timber of your home. Luckily, there are several termite pest control Sydney measures that you can put in place to prevent termites infestation damage.
Measures to help you get rid of termites in your home
Chemical Soil Treatment
The use of chemicals in termites control is best left to experts. When it is done around your perimeter by a professional with an indemnity insurance cover, you can qualify for an insurance cover. Soil treatment requires special skills and equipment to install an effective continuous barrier around your home perimeter. The method involves treatment of soil around external concrete slab edge, around walls and piers in the sub-floor area, and along the expansion joints and cracks, around the external perimeter area of your building and under concrete patio areas among other areas. The best chemical product should not have a repellent action. It is also important to adhere to chemical use regulations in the area.
Baiting method
Baits are insect growth regulators that work by stopping the molting process necessary for termite growth. They are spread throughout the colony by worker termites. This method is a slow acting termite control method. It targets eradicating the worker terminates that support the colony resulting in collapse and elimination of the colony once the worker termites reduce significantly. However, for the baiting technique to work, you must put the bait in the area where termite forage without causing much disturbance to the termites.
Modifications and maintenance
You can prevent termite infestation by removing timber and moisture source in your home perimeter. You will also have to carry construction modifications of your home to prevent termites gaining entry from the soil to the structural timbers. Any timber in your home should also be kept above ground and any timber landscaping should also be removed. This method is the least effective in getting rid of an infestation but one of the most effective preventive techniques.
Conclusion
The most effective termite control method in Sydney should be able to get rid of termites and protect your home from future attacks.
