Many people have a pest problem without even being aware of it because for the most part, pests are rarely seen. However, if you've spotted bugs or you've seen droppings from rodents, then there's every reason to believe you may already have a bigger problem than you first thought. Interestingly enough, termites are present in one out of every five homes in Sydney, Australia and cause hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of damage each year. The undeniable truth is, pests don't only cause damage, and they also carry disease.
Step 1: Take if you feel your home is being invaded is to make a close inspection of the inside and outside of your home. Look for cluttered storage areas, food and water sources, overflowing garbage and leaking faucets. Most pests are searching for food, water and shelter, and once they have found a reliable source, they will settle in and multiple. Because Sydney and Australia have many termite-prone areas, it may be necessary to have a building inspection done by a professional to determine the extent of an invasion.
Step 2: The old adage, prevention is better than cure, is especially true with regards to pests so be sure to empty the garbage frequently. After returning home with groceries, get rid of the bags and bits of cardboard as soon as possible as both are favourites with cockroaches for laying eggs. Furthermore, by not having any wooden items leaning against the outside walls, you'll be minimizing the chances of termites coming in.
Step 3: If it's termites you have to deal with then a professional inspection is required. This will determine which treatment needs to be used as well as determining how much damage has already been caused. The same applies to other pests as well, in that it may be best to get a professional pest control service in who can then determine the nature of the problem and how best to treat it.
Step 4: You need to determine how and where the pests are getting into your home. All cracks and holes should be filled, paying particular attention to holes or cracks around and plumbing. To prevent termites invading, just keep in mind that they usually invade wooden items which are standing on ground.
Step 5: Find out what the various treatment options are for your specific problem. For example, if you have mice or rats, you may want to lay down a few traps in addition to any chemical approach. Remember though, as far as most pests are concerned, treatment will have to be repeated because of eggs hatching at a later stage. For this reason, the majority of people hire a professional pest control service.
Step 6: This sixth step is a little bit of a waiting game as you'll simply have to monitor the situation. Of course this is necessary in order to establish whether or not there are eggs hatching, or in the case of rodents, babies emerging from their nests.
Step 7: It's important to keep all relevant paperwork regarding treatments as well as any recommendations. Remember, if you end up selling your home, you may well need to show papers relating to termite inspections. Apart from having to show papers, it's in your own best interest to get your home inspected for termites. Likewise, if you've carried out your own treatment and you're still seeing pests, then you really should call in a professional service as your problem will simply get worse. - 30446
Step 1: Take if you feel your home is being invaded is to make a close inspection of the inside and outside of your home. Look for cluttered storage areas, food and water sources, overflowing garbage and leaking faucets. Most pests are searching for food, water and shelter, and once they have found a reliable source, they will settle in and multiple. Because Sydney and Australia have many termite-prone areas, it may be necessary to have a building inspection done by a professional to determine the extent of an invasion.
Step 2: The old adage, prevention is better than cure, is especially true with regards to pests so be sure to empty the garbage frequently. After returning home with groceries, get rid of the bags and bits of cardboard as soon as possible as both are favourites with cockroaches for laying eggs. Furthermore, by not having any wooden items leaning against the outside walls, you'll be minimizing the chances of termites coming in.
Step 3: If it's termites you have to deal with then a professional inspection is required. This will determine which treatment needs to be used as well as determining how much damage has already been caused. The same applies to other pests as well, in that it may be best to get a professional pest control service in who can then determine the nature of the problem and how best to treat it.
Step 4: You need to determine how and where the pests are getting into your home. All cracks and holes should be filled, paying particular attention to holes or cracks around and plumbing. To prevent termites invading, just keep in mind that they usually invade wooden items which are standing on ground.
Step 5: Find out what the various treatment options are for your specific problem. For example, if you have mice or rats, you may want to lay down a few traps in addition to any chemical approach. Remember though, as far as most pests are concerned, treatment will have to be repeated because of eggs hatching at a later stage. For this reason, the majority of people hire a professional pest control service.
Step 6: This sixth step is a little bit of a waiting game as you'll simply have to monitor the situation. Of course this is necessary in order to establish whether or not there are eggs hatching, or in the case of rodents, babies emerging from their nests.
Step 7: It's important to keep all relevant paperwork regarding treatments as well as any recommendations. Remember, if you end up selling your home, you may well need to show papers relating to termite inspections. Apart from having to show papers, it's in your own best interest to get your home inspected for termites. Likewise, if you've carried out your own treatment and you're still seeing pests, then you really should call in a professional service as your problem will simply get worse. - 30446
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About the author: Mr Darren K Thompson is a leader in Sydney termite control with quality systems and 3 decades of experience, he can find a solution to your problems of pest control Sydney.
