How to Treat Termites in Townsville

Termites are one of the major pest problems in Townsville. They do significant damage and can cost people tens of thousands of dollars in damages if they are not treated appropriately. That is why it is so important to find reliable Townsville termite and pest control. Flick has the experience and expertise to get rid of termites and keep them from returning.

Identify

The first step is proper identification. Some warning signs that you may have termites include

• Mud tubes
• Sagging floors or doors
• Hollow sounding timber
• Fragile wood
• Cracking/peeling paint and plaster
• Power failures
• Piles of wings
• Signs of swarms

Termites are similar in appearance to flying ants and carpenter ants. However, the treatments for the pests are not the same. So, even if you suspect termites, you want to have a pest control professional verify that you have termites.

Reduce Your Risk

It always helps to reduce your risk of termites.

• Eliminate excess moisture
• Remove material termites can use as bridges into your home
• Get regular pest inspection

Termite Management

There are three ways to manage termites. They include physical barriers, chemical barriers, and bait stations. Most newer homes (built after 1995) have physical or chemical barriers in place to help prevent termite infestation. Some older homes may be retro-fitted with those systems. Physical barriers do not kill termites, but can help prevent them from getting into your home.

Chemical barriers can kill termites, but they expire. You can renew them to keep a treated zone around your home. You can add chemical barriers after construction, but you may have to get trenches and drill into your concrete.

Chemicals used to treat termites include.

• Synthetic pyrethroids including permethrin and bifenthrin
• Fipronil
• Imidacloprid
• Triflumuron

We no longer use arsenic trioxide dust. Though it was very effective at treating termites, it is a carcinogen and very toxic to humans.

Bait stations work similarly to chemical barriers. However, they use small amounts of chemicals that can impact the termite’s exoskeleton. This is a great, safe way to kill termites. However, it is labor intensive because you need monitoring to ensure that the termites are taking the bait back to the colony.

Schedule an Inspection

To get started, call us to schedule an inspection. We will come out and see if you do have termites. Then, we can build a customized treatment plan that we design for your Townsville home and your termite and pest control problem. Our treatment plans are guaranteed, so you can rest assured that we will get and keep you termite-free.

How to treat termites?

There are three ways to manage termites. They include physical barriers, chemical barriers, and bait stations. Most newer homes (built after 1995) have physical or chemical barriers in place to help prevent termite infestation. Some older homes may be retro-fitted with those systems. Physical barriers do not kill termites, but can help prevent them from getting into your home.