TREATING TERMITES
There are several ways to protect your home from a termite attack. If someone in your household is pregnant, we recommend using a non-toxic bait-station termite treatment. The bait we use is highly effective and less toxic than table salt. This means you can protect your home from termites without putting your family, pets, or the environment at risk.
We place bait stations in the ideal position to intercept termites, however, they can be easily moved if needed. If you’re carrying out work in your garden, we can temporarily relocate the stations and reinstall them once you’ve finished. During reinstallation, we will add more termite attractant to the soil surrounding the stations for additional protection.
When considering which chemical termite treatment is best for your home, we first need to determine whether a continuous termite barrier can be achieved. To assess this and provide an accurate quote, we must examine the construction and surroundings of your property.
Chemical treatments are either repellent or non-repellent. Repellent treatments can be detected by termites, while non-repellent treatments are undetectable. If a full continuous barrier is achievable, a repellent chemical (Biflex) is suitable. If a continuous barrier isn’t possible, we will use a non-repellent option (Termidor) or bait stations.
TREATING COCKROACHES
The treatment required depends on the species of cockroach in your home and the level of infestation. There are numerous products available for treating cockroaches, ranging from airborne fumigants and pest bombs to localised gel treatments.
If we are using a chemical cockroach spray in a food preparation area, cupboards will need to be emptied. Sprays generally act more quickly, so clearing your cupboards before our arrival will save time and help achieve the best results.
There are two options available to protect your household from toxins:
- We can treat your home with cockroach control products that last for around four to six hours and deliver excellent results. The product breaks down quickly and leaves no chemical residue, as it is biodegradable. For your safety, we always advise pregnant occupants to leave the home for at least 24 hours.
- Alternatively, we can apply cockroach gel in the cracks and crevices around the infested area. The gel attracts cockroaches to the bait, and once they consume it, they die. Because it contains no airborne chemicals, it poses no health risk to you or your baby. However, this method of treatment usually only works for small infestations.
People often call us after spending a lot on cockroach bait, only to find the problem still exists. In our experience, these baits only work in some instances, such as:
- If there is a very small infestation
- If they are placed in the correct locations
- If the house is free of all forms of aerosols
- If the environment is kept clean of other food residues
When you see more than one cockroach, your infestation is probably a lot larger than you think. We’ve had a client spend over $500 throughout the year on over-the-counter products. When they eventually called us in, we killed over 1,000 cockroaches.
Spending money on baits is a waste of time and money when what you really need is professional cockroach pest control.
TREATING SPIDERS
For the best possible results around your home, please avoid disturbing any spider webs before our treatment. Certain species consume their own webs, which gives us a significant advantage in eliminating spiders in and around your property.
Keep in mind that spiders do not spend all of their time on their webs, so they may not be present during the spider treatment is carried out. During our visit, we will spray each web so that when the spiders return and consume it, they will be treated.
We strongly recommend leaving the webs intact for 7–10 days afterwards to ensure maximum effectiveness.
No, funnel-web spiders pose a serious threat in Perth and across Western Australia. Last year, we treated at least half a dozen homes where funnel-web spiders were found. If you encounter funnel-web spiders in your home or business, contact professional spider control specialists to safely manage them.
We recommend treating spiders whenever you find them in your home or workplace. Redback spiders are highly venomous year-round and are no less dangerous in winter than in summer. We strongly advise having your home treated in spring, and again once spiders start to reappear.
Many people rely on a single treatment in early summer, but spiders can still venture indoors during winter. Treating your home in April helps prevent them from gaining access inside. Over 90% of the winter spider-related calls we receive involve Redbacks being found in children’s bedrooms.
It’s important to identify any items you do not want exposed to chemical spider treatment.
- Ensure pet bowls (especially water bowls) are brought inside.
- Gather children’s toys in the middle of the lawn, well away from any spider-prone areas, and cover them with a drop sheet.
- Remove clothes from the clothesline, as this is an ideal hiding spot for spiders.
- Fish ponds must be fully covered – we recommend double covering them.
- If you have edible vegetables, herbs, or fruit trees, please cover them before our arrival.
As a general rule, anything you do not want sprayed should be covered or brought indoors. If this is not possible, please let us know when we arrive so we can avoid the area.
All of the chemicals we use are biodegradable, so they will not affect your plants or fruit trees. However, we do not spray areas where edible vegetables or fruit are growing and recommend that you cover them before our arrival. Learn more about our eco-friendly pest control services.
TREATING RATS AND MICE
There are several types of rodent bait available, with some being less toxic than others. Generally, the amount of bait required to kill a rodent is greater than that needed for smaller pests. This means the less toxic the bait, the longer it may take for the rodent to die.
If there is a chance that a pet could eat a sick or dead rodent, please let us know before our visit so we can bring an appropriate non-standard bait. Non-chemical options, such as glue boards, are also available.
When you call, please advise us if you are concerned about the safety of your pets, as this may affect our quote. We use plastic tamper-resistant bait stations for all rodent bait. These stations require a special key to open, ensuring that children, pets, or other third parties cannot access the bait. Learn more about our pet-friendly pest control services.
We do not provide clients with a copy of the unlocking key, as our company policy is designed to keep you, your family, and your pets safe. We have established strict procedures to ensure that no one in your household is harmed by our treatments.
In the past, a client was given access and attempted to top up half-eaten bait. While in the shed, their family dog accessed the open bait box and, unfortunately, passed away later on.
For this reason, and with your safety in mind, we do not allow any third-party access to our bait. Instead, we offer a 12-month pest control service to regularly check the boxes and ensure there is sufficient bait. Your safety will always be our top priority.
Yes, you can treat rodents yourself, but it’s important to understand the difference between a professional job and a DIY approach.
Over-the-counter baits often claim to use the same active ingredients as professional products, which is not true. If a rodent eats standard store-bought poison and dies in hard-to-reach areas—like the roof, cavity walls, or under the house, you may have a strong decaying odour for up to two weeks. This can attract flies, maggots and other pests during that time.
In most cases, the rat treatment or mice treatment we use result in the rodents dying away from the home. If they do die inside, odours are minimal or last only a couple of days.
Bait placement is another critical factor. Rodents avoid unfamiliar or unsafe areas, and DIY baits are often positioned incorrectly. Professional baits are strategically placed and highly attractive. Rodents can detect our baits from a distance and are drawn to them, something store-bought products rarely achieve.
Yes, one of our directors specialises in commercial rodent control. One of the biggest challenges for commercial premises is the damage caused by rodents. Rats can chew through electrical cabling or contaminate food and storage containers.
We recently had a client in Perth whose storage room was infested. The rodents chewed through the boxes of all their large-screen LCD TVs, resulting in thousands of dollars in damage.
We use the latest technologies, including baits that can attract rodents from up to 1 km away. We would be pleased to demonstrate how we can help eliminate any rodent threat to your premises.
