If you are building or extending a home or commercial property you will require  pre-construction termite barriers installed or you will not be able to have your certifier sign off the certificate of occupancy.

Pre-construction termite barriers – What do Pest Control Managers Do?

Termite Treatment Canberra

First point of contact will be a written quote from an accredited termite pest control company such as from Bob at A1 Pest Control Canberra 0407 065 413.

After the quote is accepted and once footings are in and prior to slab being poured the area will be blanket sprayed with 5 litre per square meter with a product “Termidor”

Further details supplied for pre-construction termite barriers

supplied by Canberra -  ACPLA 

Certifier Inspections

“During construction the certifier has a number of inspections to do at the completion of each of the following stages:

• excavation, placement of formwork, placement of steel reinforcement (base. stage);

• before concrete is poured;

• completion of structural framework (frame stage); and

• completion of all building work (practical completion stage).

An additional inspection will be made during construction of two storey homes before the second storey slab is poured. The builder must inform the certifier when the work requires inspection.

Certifiers are responsible for making sure that the building work complies with the Building Code of Australia and the approved plan this includes making sure that appropriate termite barriers and protection are installed.

Standards and legislation AS3660.1-2000

Building certifiers are responsible for making sure the building work complies with the Building Code of Australia and the approved plan.

This includes making sure that appropriate pre-construction termite barriers and protection is installed.”

Check that your pest control company is accredited for termite control  and is also carrying their own insurance when you.

A1 Pest Control Canberra is a family owned termite treatment company and has over 25 years experience in not only in pre-construction of termite control but in treatment and control of termites for both residential and commercial properties call Bob for a free quote on 0407 065 413.

Fumigation for Termites Canberra

Fumigation

In 2002 a CSIRO survey found that about 17% of Canberra homes were affected by termite activity, and the older the home the higher the risk of infestation.  Termites are secretive and insidious, before there is a chance to attempt fumigation for termites they may have already done a lot of damage to the timber components of a home without leaving any tell-tale visible surface signs of attack. That’s scary.

Termite that can affect our homes in Canberra

The two species of wood-eating termite that thrive in Canberra’s climate are subterranean and dry- wood types. The subterranean species needs a moisture source to survive and lives in colonies underground; these termites excavate tunnels between their nests and the building they have targeted. Dry-wood termites are less dependent on water for their survival and they live in the building that they are destroying from the inside.

Regular inspections are vital

Because termites leave few signs of their activity it’s important to have your home inspected regularly by a pest control specialist who has experience of detecting termites. Between regular inspections, be aware of some of the ominous signs of termite activity.

Mud tubes that termites use to travel between their colony and the source of food are an indicator that termites are about. Damaged wood is another signs that termites are around; look for grimy, damp wood, and changes in the surface of wooden components. Wood that is being eaten away from the inside feels lighter than solid wood and sounds hollow when tapped.

Professional inspection methods have gone hi-tech

A pest control professional will look for signs like these and has experience of detecting more subtle indicators of termite activity before deciding on the most appropriate method of fumigation for termites.

A few of the most forward-looking pest control professionals in Canberra are equipped with sophisticated detection systems. Termites produce heat, and hand-held thermal imaging devices find hot spots. Termites need specific moisture conditions to survive, and moisture meters are used to measure wood moisture levels accurately.

Radar devices are used to track termite activity. The three devices can detect, confirm and track termites that are eating away at wood without leaving any visible signs of attack. The devices can be connected to a hand-held digital device that processes and analyses their data to assist the pest control professional.

Scheduling regular pest control inspections, and looking out for signs of infestation in between inspections, are the best ways of making sure that termites are found and eliminated quickly before they have caused significant damage.

Chemical fumigation for termites is one method of termite control that’s sometimes used to eliminate termites that live inside buildings. An experienced pest control professional uses knowledge of local conditions and the behaviour patterns of different termite species to devise the best strategy for eliminating termites from a property.

Termidor is a barrier treatment substance that is ingested by termites and taken back to the nest where it is spread around and eventually kills the entire colony. Products like this take advantage of termites’ social habits to eradicate an entire colony of termites.

If you’re in the Canberra region and need to arrange an inspection, assessment or a termite treatment contact bob@a1pestcontrolcanberra.com.au or give him a call on 0417 251 911.

Termite Fumigation Canberra

Termite control

Repairing damage that termites cause in Australia costs $1 billion a year, according to the architecture advisory body Archicentre. Although Australia is home to about 350 species of termite, only a few species eat wood and cause damage to buildings and other wooden structures.  Termite fumigation treatment is one of the methods sometimes used to eliminate termite infestations.

Termite species in Canberra

The two wood-eating termites that trouble Canberra home owners are a subterranean species and a dry-wood species. Living above ground and needing little moisture to survive, dry-wood termites colonise the trees and buildings that they feed on. For subterranean termites, the soil is their main moisture source and they live in underground nests and tunnel to the wooden structures that they feed on.

The best way of avoiding attack by termites is to use treated timber or timber that is naturally termite resistant in the construction of a new building. Of course, not many of us live in new buildings, but there are a number of things you can do that can protect your home from termite infestation:

• Arrange for regular termite inspections to detect any infestations as early as possible.
• Keep mulch and timber such as firewood away from the building. If you have to store firewood outdoors, keep it raised off the ground to avoid contact with the soil.
• Keep vegetation such as shrubs and bushes trimmed and out of contact with the exterior of the building.
• Seal cracks and spaces in brickwork that termites could use to get into the building.
• Eliminate sources of moisture such as leaking gutters and dripping pipes and taps.
• Keep subfloor spaces well ventilated to reduce humidity.
• Watch for signs of termite infestation like damaged wood, termite trails (mud tracks connecting the wood source and the termite nest), and surface changes to skirting boards, window sills and other wooden components of your home.

Unfortunately, termites often attack without leaving visible signs of damage, which is why it’s important to schedule regular inspections by termite control professionals so that any infestation that is found can be nipped in the bud by termite fumigation or other control  treatment before there is a chance to do too much damage.

Modern termite inspection methods

The traditional methods used by pest control companies to check for termite infestations relied on visual inspection, and tapping timber components to check for signs of lightness or hollowness. Much more sophisticated tools are now available and take the guesswork out of the termite inspection process.

Thermal imaging cameras use laser beam technology to pick up temperature differentials and identify spots where termites might be getting into a building. Wood moisture levels can be checked using moisture meters; places with higher water content tend to attract termites.

Termite detection radar is another precise tool to assist a pest control professional to detect and identify termites. These handheld tools communicate with a PDA that processes their data, producing charts and reports that are used by the pest control professional to decide the most effective termite fumigation method to be used to eradicate the infestation.

Where termites are concerned, we recommend engaging reliable licensed pest control operators to inspect and treat infestation. The potential for costly damage to the home is too high to leave things to chance. If you require a quote for inspection or treatment in Canberra, speak to Bob Waters on 0407 065 413or get in touch via email at bob@a1pestcontrolcanberra.com.au

Termite Barriers – Termite Pest Control Canberra

When it comes to termite barriers not one method suits all properties and with consultation with the home or business owner the pest control professional would give a plan of action to the owner outlining the treatment that is best suited for their property.

Depending on the treatment that the technician recommends he has the choice to use one or all three main types of termite barriers that are installed around your building or home for protection against a termite infestation.

The three types of termite barriers are:

1. Termicide/liquid /chemical barrier
2. Steel mesh
3. Physical termite barrier

It is a well-known fact that one out of four homes or buildings per year are destroyed after being infested with termites, with the resulting property damage in the millions of dollars range.

With this is mind, and as part of a termite management plan, especially in the Canberra area, there are many termite tools that should be part of the new home building process and should be used as a preventive, sort of insurance policy for an existing home or property, since termite damage is not covered by building or home insurance policies.

These termite barriers are becoming essential in the Canberra area, you would be very hard pressed to find someone who has not had experiences with termites or knows someone who has, so this preventive measure should be seriously considered by any Canberra home or property owner.

When a licensed termite control professional returns to your home after a termite treatment  usually around six months to a year after placing the termite barriers he will be looking specifically to see when using termicide if there has been active feeding by the termites.

If so, that means that the toxin is being brought back to the colony and being spread throughout, he is not looking for dead termites at the chemical barrier, just active termite feeding.

In addition, the termite control professional will normally examine the known active termite activity in and around your home or property, if no activity is detected than the toxins are working.

What is good about the chemical barriers their effectiveness can range from five to ten years depending on the chemical that is being utilized.

Termite Barriers canberra

Normally, when a termite barrier is set up more than one of the three termite barriers will be used, the physical, chemical and steel mesh are usually used in conjunction with each other to provide the most effective protective barrier that you can have.

The physical barriers are placed in the most vulnerable points of entry for the termites and these physical barriers are normally treated with some sort of termicide.

These barriers are very effective in new home construction, since placement is much easier and can be better applied. These barriers were created to keep termites from entering parts of your home or property where they might try to enter without detection or to ensure that they take their business elsewhere, where they might be more easily detected.

Physical barriers are basically used to force termites out into the open where other means of dealing with them can be used, such as a chemical barrier.

During any inspection after these barriers have been installed the licensed termite professional will also be looking for any breaches to the termite barrier, which might include the addition of untreated soil or any type of wood stacked along the outside of your home.

There are 5 excellent reasons why you should deal with our firm:

• The fact that we only give you the information straight with no fluff and are knowledgeable about your situation or pest management problem.
• No salesy type person will answer the phone as we are a family owned business and won’t upsell you on products you don’t need.
• Rest assured we only use the safest low or non-toxic treatments that are pet and child friendly
• Our accredited termite inspection will be only be carried out with insured technicians. We carry the latest imaging tools, ensuring that you get the very best and most accurate inspection each and every time.
• Your service is guaranteed with our company, with a rock solid, money-back policy if we don’t deliver or keep our promises. That’s what has built our business over the years, and why we keep getting repeat business from our happy clients.

To schedule a termite inspection, by a licensed termite control specialist and to discuss the various termite barriers suitable for home or commercial property call Bob on 0407 065 413 for a free consultation or email bob@a1pestcontrolcanberra.com.au

Termite Treatments for any Canberra Homes

Termite control options

It is obvious that termites are considered one of the most destructive pests due to their wood diet. They also crave for paper, insulation and other components of your house.

In Canberra termites are a big problem to homeowners and their damage is not widely covered under homeowner’s insurance policy. Once you identify an infestation, it is important that you take steps towards protecting your home against termites.

The first thing you should do is to identify your termite problem as each termite has its own uniqueness in terms of colony location, geographical location and preference of wood.

For the best termite treatment for your home, it is advisable that you involve expert termite controllers. There are many different types of termite treatments available to homeowners.

To know which method is best for you, the decision should be made carefully, following careful recommendations by your trusted termite specialist.

Termites are widespread throughout Canberra and since they are so large in numbers, prevention alone may not always protect a structure from infestation.

If a structure has become infested, additional action must be taken. Some of the most commonly used methods of termite treatment in Canberra are the following;

Termiticide Applications

Termiticide Applications

In this method, termiticides are applied around and underneath a structure covering all areas where termites might gain access.

If a construction is new, this can be accomplished by treating the graded soil and the foundation walls before the slab is poured.

For an existing building, the whole perimeter of its foundation is trenched and drilled, after which it is treated with termiticide.

The main aim of this treatment is to put a chemical barrier between the termites in the soil and the structure above.

Termite Baits

Termite Baits
Termite baiting is different from liquid termiticide application since it targets the termites themselves. The baits are designed to reduce or eliminate the termite colony living in the soil.

Plastic stations are inserted into the ground and if live termites are found in the station, toxic baits will be placed inside.

The in-ground bait stations are placed outside the structure hence they do not directly affect termites that are already foraging inside.

The above-ground stations are basically plastic boxes which contain a paper matrix (which is the bait) laced with the active ingredient (which is the toxicant).

The boxes may be attached over a termite mud tube or directly onto infested wood. The termites forage inside the box and consume the paper bait.

Repellent Soil Barriers

Repellent Soil Barriers
For a long time, professional termite control experts have used non-lethal repellent soil barrier treatment method to protect properties against termite infestations.

These chemical treatments do not to actually kill the termites but rather prevent them from crossing the chemical barrier and entering the structure.

The termites are driven away and regularly return to their colony located outside the structure in the ground. The chemical barrier works both ways and therefore any termites that are already in the structure are prevented from rejoining the colony and they therefore die.

Non-Repellent Soil Barriers
There are lethal, non-repellent chemical barriers which have been more recently developed in termite control.

These chemicals are normally applied in much the same way as repellent barriers by injecting the chemicals into the soil through a trench or via specially designed rods.

Unlike the repellent soil barriers that normally prevent termites from crossing the barrier, non-repellent chemical barriers are lethal to termites and kill them once they come in contact. R

Research has also shown that lethal non-repellent chemical soil barriers provide a better first time result than the traditional repellent barriers.

For any termite advise call Bob 0407 065 413 he is available to visit at a time to suit you.  Email at Bob@a1pestcontrolcanberra.com.au

Considering a Termidor Treatment?

3 Reasons Why You Should Protect Your Home With This Termite Control Product

Did you ever seriously think about trying to protect your home with Termidor? Or were you tossing up whether to get a cheaper or safer termite solution? Perhaps with old style repellent termiticides or baits?

Termidor Termite control

When you understand more about it, most of those hindrances to action tend to go away. Let’s have a look at the 3 main reasons that people decide to use Termidor.

Reason Number 1:

“It’s got a great track record”
Since it was released in Australia in 2002, Termidor has been scrutinised and examined under all Australian environments.

Twenty-two termite affected homes in 5 states used an experimental use permit where the results were simply outstanding. In nine weeks every states homes had achieved a 100% success rate. Termite activity was eliminated within a 4.3 week’s average*

Termidor termite inspection

It’s protected over 2.6 million homes in the US alone. O.K., I understand you when you object that it’s expensive and I agree with you.

That is a good point, however you should consider how much your home is worth, and how much damage can termite do to your property over a short period of time.

Reason Number 2:

“Termidor has minimal impact on the environment”
When applied according to the label directions, Termidor has very little impact on the environment.

It is applied at some of the lowest doses of any of the termiticides available today, and the active ingredient has been registered in household pet products in Australia since 1996.

Plus, Termidor has been assessed by the Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing, and is fully approved for use in domestic and commercial situations.

Also as Termidor is water soluble & has no detectable smell, and is cannot hurt and has no effect on soil micro-organisms, worms or plants.

Third and last reason:

“It has a proven record of fast elimination and highly effective, long-term residual termite control”. This will mean that damage to your home will stop sooner, and be protected over a longer period of time.
Again, you win!

Think about these reasons and how they apply to your situation. They are strong enough reasons to convince many to get a Termidor treatment. Do they convince you?

Seriously now, just think about it for a moment. Don’t those reasons apply to you? Perhaps you really should think of all Termidor’s advantages.

Termidor has Better Features and Benefits

• Superior Transfer Effect for unbeatable termite control & protection
• Much, much, faster than baiting and quick cessation of termite damage
• Low dose of Fipronil, which is the active ingredient for puppy and kitten flea shampoo
• Non-repellent, which means no sleepless nights worrying about whether it will stop the termites
damaging your home
• No effect on earth worms, mammals, micro-organisms, or plants
• No emulsifier as it is water soluable
• Much longer residual control, from 5 to 10 years, even in the tropics

Call us on 0407 065 413 or send an email to Bob@A1pestcontrolcanberra.com.au if you have a problem with termites.

Our Service Areas Includes:

A Listings:
Acton,Ainslie, Amaroo, Aranda

B Listings:

Banks, Barton Braddon, Beard, Belconnen, Belconnen Town Centre, Bonner, Bonython , Booth, Braddon , Braidwood, Bruce , Bungendore, Burra

C Listings:

Calwell,Campbell, Capital Hill, Carwoola, Casey,Centre, Chapman, Charnwood, Chifley, Chisholm, City, Clear Range, Conder,Cook, Coombs, Cotter River, Crace, Creek Centre, Curtin

D Listings:

Deakin, Dickson, Dodsworth, Downer, Duffy, Duntroon

E Listings:

Erindale Centre, Evatt

F Listings:

Farrer, Fisher, Florey, Flynn,Forest, Fraser

G Listings:

Garran, Gundaroo, Gilmore, Giralang, Googong, Gordon, Goulburn, Gowrie,Greenleigh, Greenway, Griffith, Gungahlin- Gungahlin Town Centre

H Listings:

Hawker,Higgins, Holt, Harrison, Holder, Hughes

I Listings:

Isabella Plains, Isaacs

J Listings:

Jamison Centre, Jacka

K Listings:

Kippax Centre, Kaleen, Kingston, Kenny, Kinlyside , Karabar, Kambah – Kambah Village Centre

L Listings:

Latham, Lawson, Lyneham, Letchworth, Lyons

M Listings:

Macgregor, Macquarie, McKellar, Melba,Mitchell, Moncrieff, Macarthur, Monash

N Listings:

North Lyneham, Narrabundah, Ngunnawal, Nicholls

O Listings:

O’Connor,Oaks Estate, Oaks Estate, Oxley, O’Malley

P Listings:

Page, Parkes, Palmerston, Pialligo, Paddys River, Pearce, Phillip

Q Listings:

Queanbeyan

R Listings:

Red Hill, Reid, Russell, Rendezvous Creek, Ridgeway, Royalla, Richardson, Rivett

S Listings:

Scullin, Spence, Symonston, Springrange, Sutton, Stirling, Southlands Centre

T Listings:

Turner, Taylor, Throsby,Tennent, Tharwa, The Angle, Tinderry, Tralee, Tuggeranong Town Centre,Theodore, Torrens

U Listings:
Urila

W Listings:

WatsonWright,Wamboin, Williamsdale, Wanniassa,Waramanga,Weston – Weston Creek Centre, Woden Town Centre

Y Listings:

Yarralumla, Yarrow,Yass

Sentricon

Looking for information about Sentricon termite bait used to control termites and other insect pests?

Ridding a property of termites, ants, and other common pests is easier said than done, with many over-the-counter products treating only the visible parts of the infestation.

Unfortunately, superficial treatments mean that the termite or ant colony continues to grow and expand, with the infestation able to continue unabated.

Professional pest control agencies are licensed to use a variety of high-grade pest control products in their efforts to deal with ant and termite infestations.

These products are designed to be wide reaching and hard-hitting, and can be effective in dealing with the most challenging of infestations.

One common product in the pest controller’s arsenal is Sentricon. The product has two key contents: the Above-Ground andthe In-Ground Termite Bait.

A combine use of the two products will effectively deal with termite inhabitants that have made their home within a structure, or within areas such as soil or trees.

 Sentricon Tips

The product is designed to be simultaneously palatable and toxic to ants and termites. This means that pests are attracted to the product, and are inclined to ingest it.

However, ants or termites that ingest the product become affected by its toxic component. When they return to the colony, they contaminate other ants or termites, spreading the product throughout the colony. Over time the entire colony may be destroyed.

How much bait is required is dependent on the size of the colony. A very large colony will typically take longer to destroy, and will require more bait. New colonies become susceptible to the product much more quickly.

Usually the process takes around six months in total, but because the product is so effective in destroying the entire ant or termite colony, the application is usually a one-off.

A professional pest controller will monitor the colony throughout the process to ensure that the Sentricon application process has been effective.

In addition to its effectiveness, there are a number of other reasons why this product is so popular. First, it’s easy to apply, with the application process typically quick and easy, and mess-free.

It’s also eco-friendly, and is low-risk to both humans and animals, making it a good choice for households with children or pets. It’s also low-risk to the pest controller, who is able to avoid contact with the hazardous chemicals found in some other pest control products.

Sentricon is a cost-effective and useful solution to widespread ant and termite infestations. For more information about managing your termite or ant infestation, don’t hesitate to contact us
Bob on 0407-065-413.

Premise

Looking for information about Premise, a popular and effective professional solution to pest infestations? Termites, ants, and other small pests can be a headache to the home or property owner.

Despite their small size, they’re known for causing all manner of problems to a building and its contents. Termites pose a significant threat to the structure of a property, while ants can contaminate food stores.

However, a homeowner’s efforts to deal with an ant or termite infestation are often only partially successful. This is in part because these efforts fail to get to the source of the infestation, and also because home owners are worried about the impact of pest control products on the environment, and on the household’s residents and pets.

 Premise Tips

Premise is a popular solution to dealing with small pests in part because it is known for its very low toxicity. The product is a ‘low hazard’ product, and represents very low risk to humans and their pets, including dogs, cats, and small mammals.

It’s also water-based, making it environmentally friendly, and is low-odour. This means that the product, when applied, does not cause fumes or other residues to be emitted into the air.

This feature differentiates it from a number of other pest control products, and makes it a popular choice for home-based pest-control.

Premise as a Popular Solution

Premise has been used for more than five years in Australia, and has been found highly effective in termite control, with long-term efficacy that keeps termites at bay.

It’s often used as a barrier product to reduce or eradicate nearby termite populations that are attempting to enter homes. Because the product cannot be detected by termites, they aren’t repelled by it.

This means that the termites are encouraged to enter the areas treated by the chemical, rather than avoiding these areas, which is a common issue with many other termite control products.

Because such products repel termites, the termites simply skirt around the termite barrier until they find an unaffected area. This doesn’t happen with Premise.

The product is highly effective in killing termites, even in low doses. Those that aren’t killed become ill as a result of the product. These affected termites typically return to the nest, contaminating the other termites and destroying the termite colony.

Research into the product has found that termite colonies typically do not return to the treated properties, with these properties remaining free from termites for up to seven years.

A1 Pest Control Canberra is knowledgeable about Premise and can discuss its application and efficacy with you. For more information about this and other pest control products, feel free to contact Bob on 0407 065 413

Our Service Areas Includes:

A Listings:
Acton,Ainslie, Amaroo, Aranda

B Listings:

Banks, Barton Braddon, Beard, Belconnen, Belconnen Town Centre, Bonner, Bonython , Booth, Braddon , Braidwood, Bruce , Bungendore, Burra

C Listings:

Calwell,Campbell, Capital Hill, Carwoola, Casey,Centre, Chapman, Charnwood, Chifley, Chisholm, City, Clear Range, Conder,Cook, Coombs, Cotter River, Crace, Creek Centre, Curtin

D Listings:

Deakin, Dickson, Dodsworth, Downer, Duffy, Duntroon

E Listings:

Erindale Centre, Evatt

F Listings:

Farrer, Fisher, Florey, Flynn,Forest, Fraser

G Listings:

Garran, Gundaroo, Gilmore, Giralang, Googong, Gordon, Goulburn, Gowrie,Greenleigh, Greenway, Griffith, Gungahlin- Gungahlin Town Centre

H Listings:

Hawker,Higgins, Holt, Harrison, Holder, Hughes

I Listings:

Isabella Plains, Isaacs

J Listings:

Jamison Centre, Jacka

K Listings:

Kippax Centre, Kaleen, Kingston, Kenny, Kinlyside , Karabar, Kambah – Kambah Village Centre

L Listings:

Latham, Lawson, Lyneham, Letchworth, Lyons

M Listings:

Macgregor, Macquarie, McKellar, Melba,Mitchell, Moncrieff, Macarthur, Monash

N Listings:

North Lyneham, Narrabundah, Ngunnawal, Nicholls

O Listings:

O’Connor,Oaks Estate, Oaks Estate, Oxley, O’Malley

P Listings:

Page, Parkes, Palmerston, Pialligo, Paddys River, Pearce, Phillip

Q Listings:

Queanbeyan

R Listings:

Red Hill, Reid, Russell, Rendezvous Creek, Ridgeway, Royalla, Richardson, Rivett

S Listings:

Scullin, Spence, Symonston, Springrange, Sutton, Stirling, Southlands Centre

T Listings:

Turner, Taylor, Throsby,Tennent, Tharwa, The Angle, Tinderry, Tralee, Tuggeranong Town Centre,Theodore, Torrens

U Listings:
Urila

W Listings:

WatsonWright,Wamboin, Williamsdale, Wanniassa,Waramanga,Weston – Weston Creek Centre, Woden Town Centre

Y Listings:

Yarralumla, Yarrow,Yass

Eflex Acredited Operators

Eflex Acredited Operators

Searching for information about Eflex, the termite control range developed by FMC?

A termite infestation can be bad news to a home or property owner, who may find themselves facing a significant repair bill as a result of widespread termite damage that has gone unnoticed. Worse, these repairs aren’t covered by insurance.

While a termite infestation can be detected early by investing in regular pest inspections by a registered pest controller, inspections don’t prevent termites entering homes so many people may one day have to deal with the consequences of an infestation.

How work Eflex Acredited Operators

Thankfully, a number of approaches are there that are applicable in dealing with an established termite colony on your property. The Eflex products from FMC are made to uniquely offer ample answers for termite eradication.

The level of research and the design of Eflex are done to give it a certification of use only by a licensed pest controller. The use of the termite control products from FMC entails a number of steps that I will now outline.

Checkup

The first step entails a thorough inspection of the property and its surrounds for evidence of a termite infestation.

Areas commonly affected by termites include untreated timber such as door frames and windowsills, and warm, moist areas of the garden, particularly those containing wooden sleepers or tree trunks and roots.

Baiting

Your pest controller will then set up a bait station in any areas considered to be affected by termites. Bait stations are stations containing a bait product that is designed to be appealing to termites.

The product, however, is laced with a toxin that will eventually kill the termite that has ingested it.

These toxins are slow working, allowing the termite to return to the colony and contaminate other termites before death occurs.

This heightens the chances of eradication or reducing the colony.

Following up

Your pest controller should conduct regular checks of the property to ensure that all termite-affected areas have been identified, and to monitor levels of termite activity. This helps to control the existing termite population, as well as to reduce the likelihood of further damage caused by new termite infestations.

Consolidating

Colony death often occurs between two to six months after the baiting procedure.

The precise time-length between the application and death of the termite colony is governed by factors such as the take-up of the baiting product, and also the size of the colony.

A big termite colony establishment will need a longer time to deal with than a small colony.

The pest controller may then suggest putting in place a ‘termite barrier’, which is designed to prevent re-infestation.

For more information about Eflex and how it can be used to treat a termite infestation, feel free to contact the team at A1 Pest control on 0407 065 413

Benefits

Cost effective

• FMC One Million Dollar Manufacturer’s Warranty against termite damage

• Piece of mind

Coopex Dust

An effective product for Coptotermes Spp (subterranean termites) in trees and stumps in urban areas of Canberra, ACT is Coopex Dust.

To treat termites in this situation, use up to 250 g per tree. Upon locating a termite nest in a tree or stump, drill 3-4 holes with a maximum diameter of 12 mm. More holes and dust may be needed for larger trees.

The use of Cockroach puffer will suffice, or a direct application of dust to the nest, using a CO2 gas cylinder and a trigger gun.

After having this treatment, holes in the tree should be coated carefully with fungicide;e.g. copper naphthenate. Pascall’s “Stop Rot” is recommended. Then seal with Shelley’s “Caulk in Colours” or another appropriate caulking compound.

The effective elimination of commercial and domestic insect and pests is achievable by using Coopex Dust, which reaches hard to get at areas, and giving up to 6 months long-term protection.

It is minimally hazardous to humans but is a highly potent insecticide that attacks the nervous system of insects.

The Dust has no lasting deposits and biologically decomposes in the environment. Coopex Dust is the leading product of its type in the pest control market place.

A consistence in both application and results is achieved through the dust’s high quality formulation. It is the best product to use on electrical objects and areas that can be sprayed.

 pest control Benefits 

• Up to 6 months long-term protection

• One of the least hazardous insecticides

• No permanent residue – environmentally degradable

• Low application rate

• Cost effective

Click here to download Coopex Dust MSDS

Biflex Aqua

Biflex Aquamax is a water-based termiticide (i.e. it kills termites) & Insecticide

Active ingredient: 100 g/L bifenthrin

For professional pest control use in external and internal situations around buildings, and other domestic and commercial environments.

Product Description:

Biflex AquaMax

Biflex AquaMax was the origninal professional strength insecticide and termiticide. This pesticide is effective on all common household and commercial pests, as well as all termite species in Australia.

This unique water-based formulation is non-staining & odourless, without sacrificing efficacy or residual longevity. Biflex aqua has the highest active ingredient (100g/L bifenthrin) and yet is extremely safe when applied according to the label.

Biflex AquaMax provides pest control for the following pests:

Spiders, Wasps, Ants, Cockroaches, Fleas, Flies, Mosquitoes, Ticks and Subterranean Termites.

Termite Pest Control

Biflex repels termites for at least 10 years in good soil conditions. Its a long-term residual insecticide, binds to soil and organic matter, is UV stable, non-soluble, and non-systemic (doesn’t get drawn out of soil by plants).

Bi-Flex

Looking for information about Bi-Flex, a powerful termiticide? If you’re concerned about the damage that can be wrought on your home or property by large termite populations, then you might be interested in the benefits of this product in terms of destroying and discouraging termite colonies.

Because termites are capable of causing large amounts of damage to a property and its contents by destroying structures such as wooden supports or valuables such as books and storage boxes, it’s essential that home and property owners take action to ensure that a termite infestation does not go unchecked.

As most home owners do not have a thorough understanding of the behaviour of termite colonies, arranging for a professional pest controller to manage a termite infestation is recommended.

One product often used by professional pest controllers in helping to control termite populations, as well as other home-dwelling pests, is Bi-Flex.

This product is designed to create effective termite barriers around the home and other nearby structures. It is often applied to termite-prone areas such as building foundations, chimney areas, the slab perimeter, crawl spaces and other openings such as ducts and pipes, and also nearby trees and stumps. This helps stop the existing infestation, and to discourage the termites from returning.

Bi-Flex is widely used by professional pest controllers, and has a number of benefits in terms of keeping termite infestations under control.

Effectiveness

One advantage of using this product is that it is highly effective even when applied at relatively low concentrations.

Research has indicated that even a small amount of the product may help to destroy termite infestations. This makes it both cost-effective and more environmentally friendly because less of the product needs to be used.

Duration

In addition to helping stop termite infestations in their tracks, Bi-Flex continues to do so for extended periods of time, meaning that not only are termite colonies wiped out, but they’re discouraged from returning.

Safety

Perhaps one of the biggest selling points of this product is that its active ingredient is known for being stable.

This means that residents in the home or property won’t be exposed to harmful chemicals or residues, and won’t be subject to strong chemical smells.

In fact, the product is safe enough that it can be used in the garden – including around vegetables or fruit trees.

If you’re concerned about the damage being done to your Canberra home by a termite colony, then it’s worth speaking to a professional pest controller about the methods available to help deal with pest infestations.

Our company is experienced in using products such as Bi-Flex, so feel free to contact us for more information about the application process.

Benefits

• Low odour formulation

• Water based formulation

• Virtually non-senstising

• Low application rate

• Cost effective

Biflex Aqua

 Click Here to Download the Bi Flex MSDS

Termite Baiting Canberra

Termite Baiting

Termite Baiting do you know what this is?  Let me tell you what it is and how it is used.  As termites are a significant issue for Canberra home and properties, and are in fact one of the most common causes behind property damage in the country. As termite colonies can often go undetected until they have caused visible problems with a property, they can be a serious problem for property owners and what most people are unaware of is that home insurance doesn’t cover termite damage.

 Termite Baiting Tips

There is 1 popular way of dealing with termite infestations is termite baiting. This process involves attracting termites to a particular area, and then treating them with a specially designed insecticide. The process works as the affected termites do not die immediately, but return to their colonies. In doing so, they infect the other members of their colony with the toxin they have ingested.

Over time, this results in the death of the termite colony. Baiting is one of several solutions to dealing with termites, and is often used when other treatments are not viable. For example, baiting can be a good option where using standard termiticides may pose a threat to the environment, such as in areas near water, when pesticides cannot be used, or when barrier treatments, treatments designed to stop termite infestations occurring, have been unsuccessful.

Termite baiting should only be performed by a licensed pest controller, as termite dusting often involves the application of chemicals and toxins that may not be used by other individuals. In fact, many over-the-counter processes for baiting termites are designed only to determine whether termite colonies are present on the property, rather than to destroy these colonies. Professional pest controllers are able to oversee the entire process of identifying, assessing, and dealing with a termite infestation, so it’s in your interest to invest in a pest control inspection the sooner the better.

There are currently several different types of termite baits available on the market. These vary in their application process, their toxins and active ingredients, their effectiveness, and how environmentally friendly they are.

Not all termite baits are appropriate to a given property, and a professional pest controller will be able to advise about which product are best suited and to be most effective for your household’s needs. For example, factors such as whether you own pets, or whether the infestation is within the home or outside the home may affect the type of termite bait chosen.

Termite baiting can be an effective solution to dealing with a termite infestation, but is best discussed with a professional pest controller who can advise you about whether it is the most appropriate method of dealing with your termite problem.

A1 Pest Control Canberra is experienced in baiting, so for more information feel free to contact

Bob on 0407 065 413.