Termidor Information

At All Guard Pest Control, the termite protection that we favour is Termidor. These facts are why we recommend it to protect your home in Sydney Australia.

Termidor is applied at very low rates. Typically, the active ingredient (fipronil) is just 0.06% of the solution, a concentration much lower than that of older liquids and less than most insecticides
Keep in mind, too, that since 1995, fipronil has been used around the world for flea and tick control on household pets and on agricultural crops to protect food supplies. And Termidor has virtually no odour, which means you and your family won't notice a thing. No better choice for termite defence.
Termidor is the only termite defence that combines a unique mode of action, a long residual, and the ability to manage colonies faster than a baiting system.

Termidor unique advantages:

Australia’s #1 termite defence with over 100,000 homes treated since 2000. Kills by ingestion, contact, and the "Transfer Effect," meaning affected insects help spread Termidor throughout the colony before dying themselves.
Manages colonies up to 6 times faster than bait systems.
Most effective termiticide — over 10 years of test data prove most effective and fastest at eliminating termite populations.
Responsible, low-dose treatment, with no odour.
Only trained, termite professionals can apply the product.

The Truth About Termites
A concern in 7 out of 8 states and territories in Australia

There are about 2000 known species of termites throughout the world. In Australia., Subterranean Termites, which build underground nests, are a concern in every state except Tasmania. Subterranean termites are extremely destructive, because they tunnel their way to wooden structures (like your home), into which they burrow to obtain food. Termites all share a virtually insatiable appetite for wood and other cellulose-containing materials. Given enough time, they will feed on the wood until nothing is left but a shell.

A Caste of Hundreds of Thousands
Termites are highly social insects that live in large colonies where populations can reach more than one million. A colony consists of several structurally differentiated forms living together as castes (including reproductives, soldiers, and workers) with different functions in community life.

In the spring, winged reproductives leave the parental nest in swarms to create a new colony. The swarming lasts less than an hour, so it's very likely you'll never even see it. The winged reproductives themselves look quite a bit like flying ants, for which they are often mistaken.

Those "Ants" Might be Termites
Both ants and termites have two pairs of wings, but ants' wings are different sizes while the termites' wings are all the same size. Also, ants have narrowed waists and elbowed antennae while termites have thick waists and short, straight antennae that resemble strings of beads. Don't be fooled by colour or size. Ants can vary in size, and winged termites can be brown or black like ants.

Look for Signs
You're more likely to discover you have a termite problem by discovering the evidence they leave behind rather than the actual termites themselves. If you encounter any of these telltale signs, there's a good chance termites are busy snacking on your home:

Piles of small, delicate wings shed by reproductives
Small piles of sawdust
Mud tubes built by termites for aboveground travel
Damaged or hollow sounding wood
Pinholes in drywall or wallpaper

Of course, it's quite possible to have a hidden termite problem even if you never notice any of these signs. The best way to be sure is to contact a licensed pest control professional to conduct a complete inspection of your home. A Termite Professional will be able to determine if you have termites and recommend the best course of action for eliminating them quickly and completely.

Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?
Coptotermes Subterranean termites are one of several termite species that threaten homes and other structures in NSW and Sydney areas. Nasutitermes and Schedorhintermes are next in line for destroying the most property in Sydney Australia

Drywood termites threaten homes in Northern Areas of Australia.

Frequently Asked Questions:

What is Termidor?
What types of termites does it control?
How can homeowners be sure that this product works?
Where can I buy it?
How does a pest control professional apply Termidor to my home?
How fast will it work?
Can Termidor be used for both residential and commercial buildings?
How long will it take to complete an application?
Will Termidor have or leave an odour?
What makes it different from other termite control options, such as bait systems?
What will a treatment cost?
Is it environmentally responsible?

What is Termidor?
Termidor is Australia's #1 termite defence. No other termite defence system of any type has ever achieved such a high level of efficacy.

What types of termites does Termidor control?
Termidor controls Subterranean Termites, Eastern Subterranean Termites, Nasutitermes Subterranean Termites and the extremely destructive Coptotermes Subterranean Termites. Through the years, other products have promised homeowners protection from termites.

How can homeowners be sure that Termidor works?
Termidor is made from a revolutionary new non-repellent or "undetectable" chemical technology. In numerous trials across Australia and around the world, Termidor has consistently proven itself to be the most effective and fastest at completely eliminating termite populations. A level of efficacy that no other termite control system of any type has ever achieved. And, it is proving to be equally effective in keeping termites from coming back. Ongoing field trials by the CSRIO show no signs of reinfestation at all study sites more than ten years after treatment with Termidor, results no other termite defence product can match.

Where can I buy Termidor?
Termidor cannot be directly purchased or applied by homeowners. Only licensed pest control professionals are authorized to purchase and apply Termidor.

How does a pest control professional apply Termidor to my home?
A Termite Professional will apply a liquid dilution of Termidor along the foundation walls of your home to create a continuous treatment zone. The application method is called "trenching and rodding," and may sometimes require drilling holes into the concrete foundation of your home for maximum protection. All Guard Pest Control may also treat the interior of your home, depending on the extent of the termite infestation and damage.

How fast will Termidor work?
Termidor has consistently shown to provide 100% control of subterranean termites up to six times faster than termite bait/monitoring systems.

Can Termidor be used for both residential and commercial buildings?
Yes, Termite Professionals can treat most any type of structure that is at risk for termite damage, including residential homes, churches, office buildings and schools.

How long will it take to complete a Termidor application?
A residential Termidor application is typically completed by a trained Termite Professional less than a day.

Will Termidor have or leave an odour?
No, Termidor is odour-free.

What makes Termidor different from other termite control options, such as bait systems?
Termidor utilizes a unique action known as the "Transfer Effect" to effectively eliminate termite populations up to six times faster than bait systems. And, unlike older liquids, Termidor does not repel termites, termites can't smell, see or feel the insecticide, so they crawl freely through treated areas. When a termite eats or even comes in contact with the insecticide, it unknowingly transfers Termidor back to the colony on its body. Every termite it contacts will transfer Termidor to other termites. It is the most effective and fastest at completely eliminating termite populations up to six times faster than bait/ monitoring systems. Baits can take from many months to several years to control a colony. That's because many bait systems work by recruitment, in which termites must first discover a bait station and then recruit sufficient colony members to it as well. Only then is the termite control product added to the station. Plus, there's no guarantee termites heading for or already in your home will find the bait stations at all. Termidor starts working immediately.

What will a Termidor treatment cost?
The cost of a Termidor treatment varies and largely depends on your particular situation and the treatment plan you and your pest control company agree upon. In the long run, a Termidor treatment plan generally will cost less than a termite bait system and will provide more effective, longer lasting control.

Is it environmentally responsible?
Termidor is one of the most thoroughly reviewed termite control products in history. Termidor is registered with the Environmental Protection Agency and can only be applied by a pest control professional who has been trained in correct application methods. Termidor is incredibly effective even at low application rates.

It bonds to the soil in which it is applied, so homeowners need not worry about soil movement. In addition, Termidor's active ingredient, fipronil, is used extensively on food crops around the world and as the leading product for flea and tick control on dogs and cats since 1995. Our advice? Choose Termidor!

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