Benefits of a Professional Pest Control Treatment
What You Get When Hiring a Professional Pest Control Company
Annual pest control will help to keep those creepy crawls away from your home and family. The pesticides used today are very safe if used by a professional pest control company. The benefits of hiring the services of a trained pest controller is you know you are getting the products put down into the correct places.
Environmentally Friendly
Environmentally friendly pest control is the best way to go these days. The products used are safe for the whole family and pets. They are also better for the environment. After a pest treatment the home will be in better shape to help prevent pests from wanting to nest in and around the home.
Proper Use of Products
A professional pest controller will know where to place the products around the home to stop pest from entering and, more importantly, to stop them wanting to nest in the walls and cupboards. This is a very important part of achieving good results in pest management. Knowing and understanding the products being used is a big part of bringing a pest problem under control.
Skirting Boards and Kick Boards
Sprays are applied to surfaces such as skirting boards and kick boards; this is where pests like cockroaches roam. The pesticide is ingested into the cockroaches system when they run over them. The products can also stay active for up to twelve months. This is a big advantage in kitchen areas where food is prepared as food can easily be dropped behind fridges and cupboards where cockroaches are found.
Once the sprays have been applied, they are invisible to the eye and they are also odourless. This is much better for the residents of the house as they are not inhaling fumes. They generally take about 20 minutes to fully dry. This is another good point if there are small children around as once the product is dry it is harmless to small children.
Outdoor Areas and Gutters
The sprays can also be applied to the external part of a home where spiders and ants are found. They are usually sprayed in areas such as gutters and fascias; this is where ants and spiders can harbour. Understanding the harbouring habits of the many different types of pests we have in Australia is helpful in getting rid of pests such as spiders, ants, cockroaches, silverfish, termites, fleas, bed bugs, mice and rats.
All pest controllers should know the harbouring and feeding habits of all the different pests to be able to gain control of an infestation. Infestations occur when a home has been neglected or from poor hygiene. This can be overcome by firstly giving the home a thorough clean, then an intensive pest treatment. In the case of an infestation, a follow up treatment will be needed to fully gain control of the situation again.
Roof Void
The roof void is also a place not to be missed when doing a pest control treatment. All sorts of bugs can hide and nest in the roof void of a house, so applying a pesticide to this area will help keep your home pest free until the next treatment is due.
Sticker Reminder of Next Treatment
A sticker is usually left in the kitchen cupboard to remind the homeowner of the next treatment as well as what was treated. The sticker will have the name of the company that did the pest treatment. A list of the pests and the products used are to be written on the receipt and should be kept for reference.
Summer is the most common time when pests come out, and this is when most people decide to get there treatment done. But this can be a little late sometimes. An infestation can be well on its way, and with the warmer weather hitting, your home could be overrun with pests. So it’s best to keep on top of it and have it all done before this happens.
Pest Treatment in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Ipswich, Gold Coast, and Sunshine Coast
Doing a pest treatment in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Ipswich, Gold Coast or even the Sunshine Coast can all be very different. The reason is all these different cities and towns have different climates and temperatures. The warmer the climate the more likely a pest problem in and around the home. Understanding what to do for each situation is very important in controlling pests.
There are also different species of pests found in different parts of Australia. This also depends on the climate of each state and the proximity to the water. Homes found in the middle of cities like Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide or Perth may have a bigger problem with rodents such as mice and rats. This is because of the amount of rubbish that they produce. Some of that rubbish ends up on our streets, making a free and easy meal for rodents.
Pest Control Products
Spray
The main products used in general pest control is a spray, dust and a gel. With these three things, most problems can be solved with relative ease. They can all be very effective against pests but will work a lot better if used all together. The dust would be placed under appliances like fridges, dishwashers and microwaves. All of the these appliances can harbour all sorts of pest, but mainly cockroaches. So a dust works very well in this situation.
The sprays are used on the kickboards and skirting boards, but are best not sprayed above the knees when inside a property whether it be residential or commercial. This is for a few reasons the first is safety. If the sprays are used above the knees, the over spray can settle on bench tops and plates or even get into a fish tank. If this happens, it will most certainly kill all the fish inside. The second reason is looks. If a spray if applied to a wall and it runs down, it will leave water marks all over the surface – not a good look for a freshly painted house.
Gels
The gels are used in kitchen cupboards, usually applied to the hinges as this is where cockroaches tend to harbour. They can also be applied to the back of microwaves and toasters. Cockroaches have a habit of getting into some very tight places, and it is common to find them deep in the workings of electrical appliances.
Always remember to use a fully licensed pest control company. It pays to have an expert to protect your home and family. It will save you time and money in the long run and you can also rest easy knowing you have a guarantee.
