Termite Control: Protection and Elimination

Termites are a dangerous, unseen force that infests homes, offices, and buildings of all kinds across Penrith & surrounding suburbs. Using their mandibles, termites eat away at the wooden structures of your property, burrowing their way deep inside the structures to weaken and in many cases completely destroy the structure’s integrity.

Matthew Lynch Pest Control provides all clients with thorough, comprehensive termite inspections and a range of treatment solutions. If you’ve detected or suspect termites to be present at your property, call our experts for the most thorough inspections and comprihensive control solutions available.

Termites are a group of eusocial insects that were classified at the taxonomic rank of order Isoptera (see taxonomy below), but are now accepted as the infraorder Isoptera, of the cockroach order Blattodea. While termites are commonly known, especially in Australia, as "white ants," they are not closely related to the ants.

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Known as “silent destroyers,” termites can damage your home without you noticing them until it’s too late. As they are constant threat to your properties, taking preventive measures will help you avoid termite problems. The first step is to learn about the different types of termites that can live in your home and the first signs of infestation.

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Termites date back more than 120 million years to the time of the dinosaurs. They are known as "silent destroyers" because of their ability to chew through wood, flooring and even wallpaper undetected. Each year, termites cause more than $5 billion in property damage - costs that aren't covered by homeowners' insurance policies.

Does termite damage worry you? If so, you are not alone. Every year termites cause billions of dollars in structural damage, and property owners spend over two billion dollars to treat them. This fact sheet focuses on how you, as a consumer, can identify and help protect your property from termites through effective prevention measures and appropriate use of termite treatments.

There are many different types of termite treatments available to homeowners, so how will you know which one is best for your home? This decision should be made carefully, following careful research of the options recommended by your trusted termite specialist.
Each home is unique so treatment should be customized accordingly. By working closely with your termite specialist, you can develop an appropriate and effective termite treatment plan for your home. The most common termite treatment options are outlined below.

Spring is prime termite season, so homeowners should consider getting a termite inspection and brushing up on termite control tips and treatment to prevent termite damage.

If you have a pest control problem that you do not want to handle on your own, you may decide to turn to a professional applicator. How can you be sure that the pest control company you hire will do a good job?

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