5 Steps to Pest Prevention in Toowoomba

When it comes to pest control, Toowoomba residents frequently find that by the time they seek assistance, their infestation is a severe one.



Luckily, it doesn't have to be that way. Read on to discover our top tips for pest prevention and pest control in Toowoomba.

Pro-actively managing your pests can help to prevent an infestation in the first instance, as well as increase the chances of the unwelcome presence of rodents, termites, ants, cockroaches or bugs being discovered early and dealt with before they become a major problem.

Organise regular inspections

The advantage of a professional inspection is that it can pick up not only early signs of infestation (which would be missed by most people), professional pest controllers can also provide some customised tips for keeping your property pest-free.

Particularly if you own or manage commercial premises, where an infestation may require your business to close, or face considerable disruption, a preventative inspection is a wise choice.

Don't feed the pests

Pests love to eat! Whilst some pests live on items which can't be stored safely (woodworm, for example, will make their home in untreated wood), pests such as ants and rodents will be attracted to food that's readily available.

Ensuring food is stored in a fridge, freezer or storage container means it's safe from pests.

In addition, as the pests can't smell the food, they're less likely to be drawn to your premises.

Keep on top of property maintenance

A poorly maintained property provides a haven for pests.

Although pests are inventive enough to find a way to sneak into any property (a rat can come up through the U-bend of a toilet, for example). A well-maintained property does make the task more challenging for them.

Key features to check are:

• doors and windows should be close-fitting
• air vents should be fitted with grills
• check for poorly maintained bricks or mortar, which can provide a weak spot for pests to penetrate.

Install anti-pest measures

Depending on the pest(s) you're most concerned about, there are a number of different pest deterrent measures on the market.

Devices that emit a sound that's unpleasant to rodents and snakes, but undetectable to the human ear), for example, are a cheap, effective deterrent

Termite guards can be fitted outside at-risk premises, reducing the risk of an invasion. Ask your pest control expert for suggestions that will work for your property.

Don't ignore the signs of pest invasion

Particularly if you're concerned about the disruption pest control will cause, it's easy to ignore signs of an infestation.

Unfortunately, one of the characteristics of pests is their ability to breed rapidly.

What starts off as a small, insignificant problem, can swiftly grow to become a major issue.

Why risk it? As soon as you notice anything amiss, schedule a pest control inspection in Toowoomba today.

We provide the high-quality pest control Toowoomba homes and business need to ensure their properties remain pest free.

Give us a call and ask us about our building and pest inspections that are available now.