Termite Baiting vs Chemical Barriers: Which Is Right for Your Home?
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Baiting systems eliminate the colony; chemical barriers stop entry. Here's how we choose between Sentricon, Trelona and Termidor HE in Western Sydney.
There is no single ‘best’ termite treatment. The right choice depends on construction type, soil, landscaping, budget and whether termites are already active. We typically recommend one of three systems, sometimes in combination.
Sentricon Always Active uses in-ground stations spaced 3m apart around the property perimeter, each loaded with Recruit HD bait. Foragers find the bait, feed, and carry the active ingredient back to the queen — eliminating the entire colony, not just the workers you see.
Trelona ATBS is a similar in-ground baiting system using novaluron, a chitin synthesis inhibitor. We often combine it with a Termidor Residual perimeter spray for properties with very high pressure.
The real cost of doing nothing
Small pest problems rarely stay small in Penrith's climate. Cockroaches can contaminate food areas, rodents can damage wiring and insulation, and termites can keep eating structural timber long before the damage is visible. A proactive inspection or treatment costs a fraction of a major infestation.
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- Penrith
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- Parramatta
- Liverpool
- Campbelltown
- Blue Mountains
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- Seven Hills
Termidor HE is a non-repellent liquid termiticide trenched and injected around the full perimeter, under slabs, paths and patios. Termites travelling through the treated zone pick up a lethal transferable dose. Backed by an 8-year BASF product warranty.
When to choose baiting: complex landscaping, paving you don’t want drilled, owners who prefer non-chemical approaches, properties with active colonies you want to eliminate at the source.
When to choose chemical: new construction, full renovations, slab-on-ground homes with simple perimeters, or where you need a clearly defined treated zone for resale and insurance.
Every treatment we install is AS3660.2-compliant, includes a treatment certificate and durable notice, and is backed by a 12-month service warranty plus product warranty. Call 0400 733 222 to discuss the right system for your home.
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