Repellant or non-repellant, what's the difference?
Repellant
Repellant treatments basically repel the termites as they hit the treated soil, sending them away from the house or building in which you are protecting. This chemical treatment has been the most commonly used and is a cheaper option for the budget conscious home owner. Keep in mind that the major problem with this, is that the termites are still live and active, allowing your fences, sheds and outbuildings, and even neighbours properties to be attacked.
Non Repellant
Non Repellant allows the termite to enter through the treated soil and into the peirs, but using the transfer effect, killing the active termites and the nest. This type of treatment is what we thoroughly recommend as normally, the termite nest is eradiated within a month. This lasts in the soil for a minimum of 8 years.
This is a more expensive treatment however the most effective.
Bait Stations
With bait stations, they are above ground and are placed on the workings of acive termites. These termites, then feed on the bait, transfering it back to the nest. This method is something we can monitor and can take 4 - 6 months for the colony ellimination as compared to the non-repellant treatment of one month ellimination.
In ground monitoring and bait stations are placed around your home approximately three meters apart. These are great for the environmentally conscious home owner.
This is the cheaper option but takes longer for eradication.