Pest Control Advice

Pests can be a nuisance. They will contaminate your food, damage internal fixtures and make your home inhabitable. For this reason, homeowners should always prioritise pest control measures. The extract below details pest control measures for some of the common pests in Australia. 

Termites

Termites are a common pest in Australia. Although termites could seem harmless at first, they are one of the most dangerous pests since they eat wooden fixtures used to build your home, thus affecting the structural integrity of your house. Below are some termite control measures to consider: 

• Consider installing a termite barrier in your home's foundation. The barrier prevents termites from accessing your home's foundation.
• Install a chemical barrier around your home. It prevents termites from accessing the property.
• Clear bushes and remove rotten wood around your house. These are common hiding places for termites.
• Termites are attracted to humid areas around your house. Therefore, repair leaking roofs and drainage systems.
• Destroy any mud termite mud tubes around your home. Termites will instantly die of dehydration once exposed to the sun.
• Use termite baits to destroy termite colonies around your home. 

Rodents

Mice and rats are primarily attracted to dirty environments. Therefore, proper hygiene is a sure way to protect your home from these pests. Rodents enjoy living in areas with easy access to food. Consequently, you should ensure that you seal food containers. Besides, keep your rubbish a distance away from your home in a closed bin. You could also use traps and rodenticides to eliminate the pests. 

Cockroaches

Cockroaches will primarily colonise your kitchen, where they have easy access to food and water. They will hide in narrow crevices and come out at night. The easiest way to control cockroaches is to ensure your kitchen is spotlessly clean. Some proven DIY cockroach control measures include using boric acid, a mix of baking soda and sugar, lemon, mint or dichotomous earth. You could also use insecticides to kill these pests. 

Feral Animals

They include feral cats, dogs, pigs and goats. The easiest way to control feral animals is by fencing your property. For example, you could protect the property with a mesh, wooden, razor or electric fence. If the animals still have a way of accessing the property, install traps or use baits to control them. In some cases, you are allowed to shoot these animals to control their population. 

It is always wise to consult a local pest control service once you identify a pest infestation in your home. The professional will inspect the property to establish the extent of the infestation and recommend a suitable pest control method.