One of the negatives of living in Australia is the constant presence of pests around your home. From insects to possums and even kangaroos and camels in some parts of the country, there is a wide range of creatures you need to protect yourself from. This has made pest control a very popular service that provides invaluable support for homeowners in their struggle against nature. However, despite them being used by nearly all homes, there are still some services that many pest control contractors offer that are underutilised. Here are three that could really help you in your fight against creepy-crawlies.
Possum Advice
As aforementioned, possums are a pest in many parts of the country, and if they get in your roof, they can be extremely annoying. However, despite this, there are rules when it comes to dealing with possums, and in almost all cases, pest control contractors are not allowed to kill or even relocate the possums. What they can do is inspect your home and roof and provide advice on how to prevent possums from being an issue. This includes blocking all the entrances that the possums have been using as well as taking all possums out of your home (they can remove them from the home but not the area) and telling you how to discourage them from coming back in the future.
Bond Inspections
For those renting, it is important that when you finish your lease, you get as much of your bond back as possible. Paying a pest control contractor to give your home a once-over is a great way to stop any potential problems before they are discovered by the owner's inspection. If any problems are found, most pest control agents are more than happy to fix them on the spot (depending on the size of the issue), which can be a blessing for people with busy schedules. The last thing you want is to clean your rental property only to find out that there were termites or hoards of cockroaches lurking in the walls.
Termite Barriers
If you have heard about a spike in termites around your area, then you are probably nervously waiting to see if they will curse you with their presence. After all, what can you do against termites? The answer is that a termite barrier is fairly easy to install and is offered by virtually all pest control contractors. This barrier can be installed during your home's construction (when it is most effective) or on already-built homes and is done around the foundations. This special type of chemical formula repulses all termites and means that they will not even consider climbing into your walls and floorboards. Termite barriers could save you thousands in repairs and are something every homeowner should consider.
Call a pest control professional today to get a quote for their services.
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