There are four various methods of treatment for termites. But first we must find out what type of treatment is required by identifying the problem.
The 4 types of termite treatments that are available are:
1) Pre-Construction trench drench treatments
2) Post construction perimeter trench treatments
3) In-ground bait station treatment
4) Structural termite treatment
Of the four the structural termite treatment is by far the most serious. We can go into detail about each type of termite control so that you the reader has a better understanding of what will be required post inspection.
1. Pre-Construction trench drench treatments
In this type of termite control treatment, we drench the trenches that were dug for the foundation of the property. There is a set amount of chemical that needs to be applied per square meter for the treatment to be effective.
2. Post Construction perimeter trench treatment
This type of treatment can be done as a preventative treatment when termites have been identified in the area. You would like to safeguard your property from subterranean damage.
3. In-ground & Above ground bait station treatment
Termite bait station capitalise on the natural behaviour of termites. As social insects, termites share their food in a process known as trophallaxis. This trait allows slow acting toxicants to be transferred through the colony. It is important that the action of the toxicant is slow enough to allow the termites to feed, travel back to their nest, and share before taking effect.
The key to this concept is the use of a system that attracts termites to a readily accessible feeding station containing a suitable bait matrix, that is then carried back to the nest. In time, the slow acting toxicant will have reduced the numbers to a level that can no longer maintain the colony, which ultimately falls “sick” and dies.
Conventional termiticide treatments often involve the drilling and pumping of large volumes of chemical into the soil with a variety of associated side effects including disturbance and even property damage. In comparison, termite baiting is an environmentally friendly way of treating termite infestations, using very small amounts of a pest-specific chemical in a non-disruptive low hazard application. Baits are ideal for all situations, even those sensitive to insecticide use.
Above Ground Bait Station Application
For subterranean termites in houses and buildings, Above Ground Bait Station can be used to lure the termites into the bait, after which they will travel back to their nest to share the bait with their nest mates, resulting in the elimination of the colony.
In Ground Bait Station Application
Subterranean termites active in the soil around landed property can be intercepted by In Ground Bait Station and feed, then travel back to their nest and share the bait with their nestmates, after which the colony will be exterminated.
4. Structural termite treatment
When a structural termite infestation is present it is serious. If there are termites in your home the chances are that the walls have been hollowed. Termites have then nested within your walls. To eradicate the termite infestation, you need to do a trench treatment on the inside of the perimeter, right by the property foundation on the outside.
If there is no soil to treat, a trench injection will be required. Drill injection is when we drill into the foundation and inject pesticides into the foundation. Once that is complete, we need to track where the termites are with either thermal equipment or listening devices. When this is determined, drilling into the walls will be required. When termites are present in walls there will be a strong mold smell that can vary to a leafy organic smell.
How to find termites in the walls?
Using the electronic termite monitoring device with radar, moisture and thermal sensing, we can locate the foraging worker termites. Pinpointing the location will potentially save time, disruption, frustration and money.
The following are tips for termite control and termite treatments
Check the basements for Termite infestations
Check the basement for any signs of mud tubes or grass like debris. You should be able to smell the termites if the infestation has been present for a while. Create light pressure on areas of concern with a stick or one of your fingers to identify brittle areas. This method works very well on beams or older structures.
Moisture Levels are critical
Moisture control is critical, as termites are always looking for damp areas. The reason they look for damp areas is because they cultivate their own fungi as they eat food that they cannot fully digest. The fungus aids digestion, thus reducing the need for damp areas.
The dangers of Wood – Termites are wood destroying organisms
Piles of wood around the house is a big concern. Termites are wood destroying organisms. A termite infestation is highly likely to occur due to termites in the wood being delivered to home. Termites prefer damp areas for their fungi farms, especially if the wood is left exposed to water. One of the best tips for termite control is to keep wood at least ten meters from house.
Pestman Hexaflumuron Termite Bait, termites feed on this as a natural food source spreading the bait back throughout the colony over 30-45 days eliminating the entire nest and its queen! Through our excellent technology, the concentration of hexaflumuron has reached 10%, which is the highest concentration among similar products on the global market and 20 times that of other brands, which means that you can achieve the effect of killing entire colony by using less dosage. That means it costs you less to destroy a nest of termites.
We also provide In-ground & Above ground bait stations for use with Pestman Hexaflumuron Termite Bait
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