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Termite treatments will vary from property to property as homes are constructed differently and there are several termite species that attack homes. We will identify the species and determine the best treatment to suit your home.
Treatments available include:
- EXTERRA termite baiting
- Nemesis termite baiting
- Chemical soil barriers
- Powder Treatments
- Naemetodes biological control
- Camelleri reticulation system
Termite treatments can be very expensive, but when you have activity are essential. We will meet with you, at your property to provide you with a free quote and advise you on the treatments we would recommend.
Please ask lots of questions, many people know nothing about termites until the damage is done. We are experts in the field and are more than happy to provide you with all information to put your mind at ease.
The EXTERRA termite baiting program is a very effective treatment against termites and after the colony has been eradicated can be left to detect any future attacks to the property. Bait stations are placed around the property in the ground/concrete and onto the sites of activity if possible. These stations are filled with bait, which the termites feed on. These stations are monitored by us every 3 weeks until feeding stops. The stations then remain and are then checked by us every 8-12 weeks until completion of the contract period 12/24 months to detect any future attacks. After this time if you choose to continue, these stations can be monitored by us or by you (a much cheaper option) so should you have termites again at any time in the future you will not have the cost of installing another system. We are also able to offer you a $100 000 timber replacement insurance with the Exterra product as we are a Quality Preferred operator. The bait product REQUIEM used in Exterra stations has been classified as not hazardous by the National OH & S commission.
The Nemesis system uses a different bait product but works on the same principles.
Chemical soil barriers are not suitable where the home is built on rock or similar surface. The soil around the external and internal perimeter of the base of the home is trenched and/or drilled and the trench then flooded and back fill treated, or in the case of drilling, liquid termiticide is injected into the holes to create a physical barrier for the termites to pass through. When they pass through the chemical they become affected and will die. A follow up inspection of the infested areas is carried out usually 3 months after the treatment (sooner if required depending on the property) to ensure all activity has ceased.
Powder treatments using either Intrigue dust or arsenic trioxide are effective against termites. However there needs to be a large amount of accessible activity for us to use this method and usually requires several applications. Termites will pass through the dust and return to the nest, infecting the colony which will then die.
The Camelleri reticulation system is black tubing with is placed around the slab and charged with a liquid termiticide. This tube has holes which allows the chemical to slowly drain into the soil and usually needs topping up every 3-4 years. We will not top up a reticulation system that has not been laid by us as we will be unable to determine if the tubing has been laid correctly and safely.
For more information on termite treatments, or an obligation free quote, please contact us.
Phone: 02 9899 7260 Fax: 02 9899 7062 E-mail: info@livermoreandson.com.au
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