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Frequently
Asked Questions
Does Nemesis
monitoring and baiting actually work?
Yes- it is very
effective and efficient; the system maximises the control
opportunity whilst minimising the amount of material used and
it's likely impact on the environment.
How Does Nemesis
Work?
Nemesis is an
attractive bait for termites. The active ingredient affects the
termite's ability to grow, develop and reproduce. The offending
termite colony actually eats itself to destruction.
Why Do I Need a
Licensed Pest Controller to Carry Out The Nemesis Treatment?
Licensed Pest
Controller's are highly trained and experienced in important
treatment aspects, such as termite biology, ecology, conducive
site conditions, building construction, likely entry points,
termite detection and reporting, along with integrated
termite management procedures. They utilise these skills and the
underpinning knowledge in a manner which, in your time of need,
will give you peace of mind.
What Sort of Harm
can Termites Cause?
This can vary greatly
depending on the species of termites, the size of the colony, it's
age and vigour as well as other factors, such as the availability
of food soures. There are many other factors that can play a role
in the speed of attack and the extent of damage.
In many cases where
attack is detected early, the cost of repairs can still be
significant, the longer the infestation lasts the greater
the cost of rectifying the problem.
Termites can also
damage books, clothing and a wide range of cellulose based items
other than structural timbers.
What Do I Do If I
Find Termites?
DO NOT PANIC. DO NOT
DISTURB THEM OR ATTEMPT TO TREAT THEM YOURSELF WITH SPRAYS OR
AEROSOLS. Call a Professional Pest Controller; disturbing termites or
killing termites that you can see, will only cause the colony to
move to another entry point in your property to continue their
destruction.
Are All Termite
Species Harmful To Houses?
No, of the many
species of termites a large number of these feed on grasses,
standing trees or decayed timbers. In nature their role is to
recycle important nutrients. Only about a dozen species cause
significant damage to structures. It is important that you engage
a Professional Pest Controller to ascertain whether your property
is at risk.
How Long
Does It Take For The Nemesis Bait to kill the Termite Colony?
In many cases it will
take 6-12 weeks, however several months may elapse before total
colony elimination is effected. There are numerous factors
controlling this, such as the time of year, size of the colony and
species of termite involved. However due to the effect of
the Termite Bait, termite feeding will decline to a level that
will minimize further damage. It is also important to remember
that there are visible observable milestones and indicators that
the Termite Bait is working.
How Often Should
Active Nemesis Stations, where Termites Are Feeding On
The Bait, Be Inspected?
Approximately
every 3 weeks, depending on the circumstances they will be
rebaited or remoistened.
Will Placing
Nemesis Inground Stations Around My House Perimeter Be More Likely
To Attract Termites To My House?
No. Termites cannot
smell timber through the soil. The termites forage through the
soil looking for food sources. The Nemesis stations allow such
existing termite activity to be intercepted, detected and treated,
in many cases before considerable hidden damage occurs to your
property.
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