Canberra, Are Termites in Your Street?

Not running scare tactics but it is good to know that A1 Pest Control Canberra have been in your street treating termite problems. We chase the termites out and then we put in barriers in giving you Termidor 8 year $2M warranty.

The termites are homeless and looking to grow their colony – check below:

STREET NAMES WE HAVE TREATED LATELY?

• Manyard St, Ngunnawal
• Gingana St, Aranda
• Sowden St, McKellar
• Wiltshire St, Dickson
• Carroll St, Hughes
• Tatchell St, Calwell
• Nunan Cres, Oxley
• Traynor St, Melba
• Rusten St, Queanbeyan
• Higgins St, Nicholls
• Cuthbert St, Wanniassa
• Cossington Smith St, Lyneham
• Fitzmaurice St, Kaleen
• Sweet Pl, Chisholm
• Cockrane, Theodore
• Walker Cres, Narrabundah
• Traynor St, Melba

The streets above have called us out to determine if they have termites and all the names listed have had them. We chase them out and they look for new homes sometimes they go to the house next door or a few doors down to make their new home.

Prevention is cheaper than the cure to replace beams and posts!

Whether your living, thinking of buying/selling or renovating a home or commercial property as part of annual maintenance protect your biggest investment with a termite treatments that come with a $2M 8 year warranty.

Call Bob 0407 065 413 or visit our website to read about thermal imaging http://a1pestcontrolcanberra.com.au

Source: Termite Pest Control Canberra

Tips on identifying and controlling German Cockroaches

German cockroaches are prevalent in the Unites States and are present worldwide. They contaminate spaces by spreading germs and bacteria.  The adult cockroaches are recognized by their tan color. They can also be light brown with two black horizontal stripes located behind their heads. They can grow up to 13-16mm in length. The young ones are almost black in color and have black stripes. In adult German cockroaches, wings are present, but they are rarely used to fly.

Habits, Diet, and Behavior

German cockroaches are commonly known to stay indoors in tropical environments. They prefer to remain in warmer, more humid areas. These cockroaches are usually found in bathrooms and kitchens, but can also move to different parts of the house where moisture and food are available.

German cockroaches can be introduced to residences when boxes and bags are brought into the house. Infestation can also occur through used appliances. In apartments, these insects use pipes and plumbing as a highway to move quickly from place to place.

They are scavengers and are capable of feeding on most food items. This includes soap, bindings of books and toothpaste. They have the ability to capitalize on even small amounts of food, like feeding on the dirty dishes left in the sink or crumbs missed out during cleaning.

Reproduction

German cockroaches are known to reproduce quickly. Female cockroaches will produce an average of 4 to 6 egg cases during their lifetimes. Each egg case contains  20 to 40 eggs. This case is carried by the female until 1 to 2 days before hatching. Depending on the conditions, it takes around 100 days to grow into an adult. After the German cockroaches become adults, they can survive for 100 to 200 days.  

Prevention Methods To Control German Cockroaches 

When you begin your German cockroaches control program, remember sanitation is one the first things to consider.

• Clean any food particles or crumbs in your kitchen
• Keep trash dumpsters clean
• Vacuum and sweep any food particles
• Keep dishes clean
• Ensure that kitchen appliances are clean and free of grease or food
• Frequently run the garbage disposal and make sure no food is left in sink strainers
• Remove indoor trash and keep dustbins empty.
• If you have pets, make sure all pet food crumbs are picked up

Chemical control

Baiting is an effective way to eliminate or control an infestation of German cockroaches . To protect your house from pests use Chemical pesticides containing hydra methylone, fipronil, or boric acid which provide a high-level of control. Apply these to areas where cockroaches have harbored. Use these on crevices of bureaus and cracks, ceiling light fixtures, hollow legs of chairs, shelves, and walls. If you have kids or pets at home, make sure they do not come in contact with these products. Remember to read the instructions on the labels before you use any of these.

The use of repellent sprays or aerosol foggers can also limit the infestation of German cockroaches.

Conclusion

Remember to always keep your environment clean and tidy, to avoid a cockroach infestation.  Take preventive measures as soon as possible to keep these pests at bay. Before using any chemical pesticides read and follow the instructions. Keep these away from children and pets. In case you cannot control them using these methods, it is best to call a professional pest controller.

Call Bob on 0407 065 413 for a quick solution to your pest problem.
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Source: A1 Pest Control Canberra

END OF LEASE PEST CONTROL

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When you get to the end of lease agreement there are many things to start to think of and the first thing that comes to mind are all of the things that you need to tick off your to do list.

If you work for defence force or a government department you maybe looking to move interstate or overseas and there has been a lot of planning that takes place with many calls and online searches for another property to rent.

Getting back to your tenancy agreement many landlord now permit you to have pets which is fantastic but written into your lease have stated that when you move out you will need to present them with a paid invoice to get your bond back that you had your rental property properly treated for fleas etc both inside and outside.

This shocks pet owners that scream “my dog/cat does not have fleas!” Never the less you will need to get a treatment done and we have made it all so easy for you.

CHECKLIST

– get everything boxed up – yes I hate moving too but it must be done
– get the removalist to move you this sure beats doing this yourself
– get carpets cleaned and must be dry
– Call Bob on 0407 065 413 A1 Pest Control Canberra
– we can call in to collect your key from the agent and return it for you. How easy is that for you no back and forth we do all of the leg work.

Many people do not know when to call us in to do our treatment but the above list should help you make your move seamless.

How easy was that all done we can drop the report back to the agent too and now you are on your way to your new property.

Contact Bob today 0407 065 413 for all your pest treatments.

Source: Termite Pest Control Canberra

NATURAL HOME REMEDIES TO KEEP PESTS OUT

While you might enjoy going out and traveling to places, it is an undeniable fact that pests are trying to get in. They’re not all trying to grab a snack from your kitchen, many emerge from winter hiding once temperatures rise and begin looking for food and water.
How do you keep the pests at bay? 

Here are some natural remedies to keep pests away from your property:

Ants- Ants are one of the most frequent home invaders and one of the easiest to deal with in a sweet-smelling, natural way. You can also cut cucumber in small slices and place them on the likely entry point of ants in your kitchen. Bitter cucumber slices works better. If you don’t have the above-mentioned remedies, soap water spray works good against ants.

Mosquitoes- If you want a mosquito-free surrounding, you can consider lemon. Lemon grass, lemon-scented Pelargoniums (commonly sold as scented geraniums) and lemon balm are some of the ones you can keep in pots or in the garden. Lemon balm is a mint and like all mints, you’ll never have to think about it again after planting except maybe to cut it back to keep it under control. Speaking of mint, rubbing it on your skin is also an effective way to repel biting bugs. 

Furthermore, it is very necessary to keep your surroundings airy and clean, take concrete measures to remove standing water sources where , mosquitoes might nest in.

Flies- The best way to keep away flies is to keep your house and surroundings clean and neat. In both kitchen and bathroom keep the drains free and clean of debris. Small sachets of mint leaves in crushed form can be placed around the home to restrict flies entering your house.

Cockroaches- We use many products available in the market to keep away roaches. The best way to keep them out of your kitchen is to keep your kitchen clean and very neat. Soap solution spray can instantly kill cockroaches if sprayed directly.

In both kitchen and bathroom keep the drains free and clean of debris. And make sure your garbage cans and compost bin lids are fit securely not only to keep insects away but four-legged pests.

However, if the pests get out of hand, it is just appropriate to admit that you need the help of experts in removing them from your property. Call Bob on 0407 065 413 for all of your pest concerns TODAY. Or go to our site A1 Pest Control Canberra for further information and education.

Source: Natural Remedies