If you are a homeowner in Sydney, you probably have done one of two things in dealing with a pest problem: attempted to handle it on your own or seek expert help. However, to succeed in the former, you should know that much research and planning are essential before you do anything.
Pests can wreak havoc on your home and cause severe allergies, and transmit infections like E. coli and salmonella in some instances. So you should be confident of what you’re doing, and you should do it flawlessly from start to finish.
So, why not just hire a professional pest control service and save yourself the trouble? After all, you know what they say, better safe than sorry.
A professional knows how to combine non-chemical and chemical pest control methods in the safest and most environmentally friendly way possible. They will keep pests at bay for good once they identify the source and eliminate any sensitive spots.
Signs you have a pest problem
1. Cracks, Holes, and Crevices
Pests can quickly enter and go as they want through any cracks in the foundation or entry points to your home. Even a modest existing hole could entice a bug to dig a little deeper and burrow right into your home.
Smaller heaps of dirt or other items may result from such activities, so keep an eye on both the exterior and interior of your home and garage for these warning signals. Insects and pests may also leave traces as they move around searching for water, food, and mates. These tracks can also shed light on how bugs get into or out of your house.
2. Droppings
Pests aren’t the cleanest of creatures, to put it mildly. After all, they’re called “pests” for a reason, not because they’re entertaining. Pests leave their waste and small droppings behind.
You can tell what kind of infestation you have based on the type of droppings you find. Mouse droppings are firm and wiry or conical. They have no discernible appearance or odor. Insect droppings are tiny, but they may contain shed or abandoned skin, wings, or body parts. Spiders, of course, weave webs to catch prey.
3. Damage to the fabric
Moths aren’t the only bugs that wreak havoc on fabric and apparel. Beetles, ants, rats, and bugs eat on or gnaw through sensitive cloth in various ways. Examine your clothing, draperies, rugs, furniture, and other fabric-based items for minor holes or tears. Pests don’t mind the taste of underpants, which we don’t find particularly pleasant.
Bugs can also contaminate fabric, and you need to know how to control them before it’s too late. Examine your cloth for smudges of dirt or grease. These dirty areas may be small, but they can grow large. Pay extra attention to clothes that have been cleaned and dried. Check to see if your clean clothes become soiled or ruined before you can wear them.
Rest assured, a professional pest controller will devote their efforts to ensuring that all homes and properties are vermin-free. They handle every property they enter with the same level of care as if it were their own.
