Pests in the house are so common that we often simply live with it. Perhaps you have purchased pest products so many times
from the supermarket that it has become a habit. Maybe you’ve even tried some natural solutions.
Sometimes these efforts appear to work… for a little while… and then they return.
What problems are you having?
There are a few common reasons these guests have decided to make themselves at home: food, shelter, or both. Here are a few household pests you may encounter, and what they’re looking for in your home.
You find them scurrying and scratching around in your kitchen, in walls, and even under floors. They’ll chew through many materials, even cables and wiring which can be very dangerous. They may also carry diseases.
Pantry moths
These can be found feasting in cupboards: on cereal, couscous, spices, dried nuts, and other dry food of vegetable origin. It’s important to throw out any food sources not in tightly sealed containers. They’re tough to get rid of and can crawl on ceilings, and spin cocoons in any room in the house.
Cockroaches can be found in places such as furniture, below sinks, and kitchen cupboards. They eat a wide variety of food, including rotting garbage. Cockroaches may be a cause of allergies, and diseases such as gastroenteritis and salmonella.
You’ll find them in the kitchen pantry, crawling out of cracks in walls, and in the bathroom (they love toothpaste and sugar in soaps). Where there’s water and warmth, you’ll find an ant infestation. Their nests are underground, in ground-level mounds, or in trees. They’re led by one or more queens who lay thousands of eggs.
Bees & Wasps
You may find bees and wasps in the space between your brick and wall, in compost bins, garden (wasps) and anywhere they can find food such as fruits, soft drinks, and cakes. They’ll stay until they are killed.
Spiders
You’ll find traces of black house spiders by their webs in corners all over the house, especially wall corners and doorways. Thick and hairy, these spiders are often mistaken for funnel web spiders. Other spiders you may find in Victorian homes include redback, daddy long legs, and window spiders.
With such a shortage of mature age trees with hollows, possums will make their den in your roof if given any opportunity to get in. Their survival depends on setting up a nest, and they won’t stray far. They sleep during the day, and come out at night.
Birds
You may find starlings who’ve made a cosy nests in your roof – or stubborn pigeons that just don’t get the message to Shoo! Their poop is acidic and can eat away at your roof, and damage insulation. Nest straw, twigs and grasses are a potential fire hazard. They could cause pipe blockages and block airflow in ventilation systems. They can transmit diseases through their ticks, mites, and other parasites.
The danger of household pests
These guests can unfortunately cause much damage – to property, plants, and to your own health as well as the health as your family. It’s important to learn about these pests so you don’t encourage them back.When you get your home professionally treated, we will:
- Get rid of these little critters
- Make your home very unappealing so they won’t return (for a long time, if at all)
- Use quality pest management treatments that will last
- Make sure all treatments are safe for kids and pets
Treatment
Treatment depends on what pest you’re having problems with. A typical treatment for many of these pests may include:
- Spray exit with repellant or non repellant spray
- Interior control – spray and bait
- Set up dust in roof void to control pests from returning
- Add granular pest control products to garden beds
Pest Brigade Household Pests Service
- All work 100% guaranteed
- Fast and friendly service
- Cost effective
- High quality pesticides
- Treatment is safe for pets and kids
FAQs
Can you offer a lower price for residential pest treatments?
While our prices are highly competitive, we prioritise the use of premium, high-quality products over cheaper generic alternatives. Low-cost chemicals often fail to provide long-term protection and can pose higher risks to your household. Our pricing reflects a long-term commitment to using safe, proven methods that keep pests away for as long as possible.
Do I need to leave my home during the treatment, and for how long?
To ensure your safety, we generally recommend that residents and pets leave the property for around 4 hours during and after treatment. This allows time for products to dry completely so there is no direct contact with treated areas while they are still wet. Your technician will confirm the exact timing on the day based on the treatment being used.
Are your household pest treatments safe for my children and pets?
Yes, absolutely. The safety of your family is a priority. We use Australian-approved, low-toxicity products selected for residential environments. When applied by our licensed technicians and allowed proper drying time, these treatments are safe for children, dogs, cats and other household pets.
What they say
Phoned on a Saturday evening after trying a number of other pest control companies with no answer. Wasps were gone within an hour of our initial phone call, and I am so grateful!
– Rhi Ashton
Did awesome spider spray last year. Now we have them booked for possum in roof job.
– George Murley
We had a nest of wasps near our swimming pool. Called Pest Brigade a day before New Year’s Eve. They turned up within 4 hours and exterminated it. Prompt, excellent service. Much appreciated. Thanks.
– Yaron Kozminski
Great work today, thanks. Pretty sure we heard the mice/rats trying to eat the baits and making a fair bit of noise about it. It’ll be great not to have beasties in the roof!
– Wendy May
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What they say
After having another team of people try to get the possums out of my roof unsuccessfully and unprofessionally, it was fantastic to find someone who really knew what they were doing and were able to get the job done. Excellent service, friendly smile and professional. Thank you so much.
– Bronii Gigliuto
Thanks Big Bad Dougie! Amazing service no more possums! A cracker of job – well done.
– Jodi Osborne
Excellent & cheerful service and great result … Our possums are gone!
Great price …. compared with what we paid 10+ years ago. We certainly recommend Doug.
– Heather Mayberry Naughton