Termites are the most destructive insect pests in the world. These pests cause structural and building damages resulting in increased costs for businesses and residential owners. The three most common type of termites are subterranean termites, dampwood termites and dry wood termites. Termites are social insects therefore they live in colonies. The basic hierarchy in a colony are queens, kings, workers, soldiers and alates
TERMITE CONTROL
King and Queen
The function of the King and Queen in the termite colony is to reproduce and look after their young until they can fulfill their duties.
Termite workers
The termite workers contribute to the largest percentage population within a colony. They are responsible for structural damages through their duties of feeding, grooming, digging nests and making tunnels.
Termite soldiers
Termite Soldiers are the colonies defence mechanism against predatory enemies such as ants
SIGNS OF TERMITES
Mud trails leading up the sides of buildings
Mud trails leading up the sides of buildings
Accumulation of dried mud in the joins of door or window architraves
Accumulation of dried mud in the joins of door or window architraves
Damp areas or moisture stains on walls
Damp areas or moisture stains on walls
Power failures and build-up of earthy materials around power points
Power failures and build-up of earthy materials around power points
Termite management
Professional Fumigation Limited uses the United States number 1 termite treatment certified with the Environment Protection
Agency. Our treatment provides a 10-year guarantee at controlling subterranean termites, dampwood termites and dry wood termites.
The pesticide is applied with precision along the skirting of the walls or exterior perimeter of the property. The pesticide binds to the soil and is undetectable to termites. The treatment is odor free and won’t cause any disruption to our client’s normal day routines. Depending on the severity, we may require drilling holes through slabs or other hard surfaces adjacent to the foundation of your home to ensure maximum protection.
We control termites in two ways:
Contact and Ingestion
The pesticide kills termites through means of contact and ingestion. Since termites are unable to detect the presence of the pesticide, they will inevitably die.
Transfer effect
When the termite contacts or ingests the chemical, it becomes a ‘carrier’ transferring the chemical to other termites it contacts. The unique ‘transfer effect’ in the pesticide, is one of the reasons for its effectiveness like no other treatment.
A.I.M.S: ASSESSMENT. IMPLEMENT. MONITOR. SUPPORT-CARE
At professional fumigations we use an Integrated Pest Management approach, to help prevent pest activity before it occurs. We combine a collaborative on-going cycle of four activities to ensure maximum protection whilst ensuring preservation in ecological, environmental, and structural factors. How our A.I.M.S works: