As seasons change, pests become more active. With proper precautionary measures in place, it’s possible to keep these pesky invaders away and protect your property all year-long.
Spring temperatures accelerate cockroach breeding and summer warmth prompts flies to search indoors for food sources. Maintaining a clean environment, sealing entry points and disposing of trash regularly are effective measures that reduce this risk factor.
Ants
Ants may seem harmless at first, but ant infestations can quickly become out of hand when left untreated. Ant colonies can invade property structures and cause serious damage to electrical and plumbing systems – not to mention personal hygiene!
Many people attempt to control ants with DIY sprays, but this only provides temporary relief. Spraying a trail may deter foragers temporarily; however, soon afterwards the entire colony returns and takes over again.
Pest control professionals use baiting to target entire ant colonies. Specially-formulated baits attract and are shared among ants, who then bring it back to the nest where the queen consumes it with her fellow members. Fumigation may be necessary in persistent or large-scale infestations of ants; its long reach enables it to penetrate cracks and crevices to kill all ants including the queen – especially effective against invasive species like Coastal Brown and Argentine Ants.
Cockroaches
Cockroaches thrive in Perth’s warm, humid conditions and can do major damage to homes. Furthermore, they’re an immense health risk as they spread bacteria that causes allergic reactions in humans and pets alike – thus making prevention essential.
Seal all cracks and crevices, especially in basements and crawl spaces, using caulk. Keep food and garbage stored in airtight containers, clean up spills quickly, remove rubbish regularly, install dehumidifiers in damp areas such as basements and bathrooms and use dehumidifiers regularly to regulate humidity levels, install dehumidifiers there as well. Block plumbing gaps using caulk to use door sweeps while using drain covers near basements drains humid areas with the intent of eliminating hidden colonies by employing dehumidifiers as dehumidifiers do their work.
Keep an eye out for American cockroaches, which are larger cockroaches with yellow margins around their body regions behind their heads. Commonly found in commercial kitchens and warehouses, where they seek decaying organic matter and moisture for sustenance. Also common in storage rooms and libraries where they chew books or fabric to hide in; when disturbed they scurry away quickly.
Birds
Birds, particularly pigeons, can be a serious pest in both residential and commercial properties. Their droppings spread disease to other birds as well as making noise pollution. Finally, they tarnish your business image through noise pollution.
Bird infestations can be effectively addressed using pest proofing and deterrents, such as bird netting. Installing it around certain areas on your property prevents birds from nesting there – providing a safe and cost-effective solution tailored to fit your specific needs.
Nonlethal methods of bird control include using repellent gels and habitat modification. More aggressive techniques, such as shooting birds directly to reduce populations may be employed under professional guidance ensuring humane kill rates; spiked netting or wire systems provide effective sanitisation and prevention solutions without harming birds.
Spiders
Perth’s warm and dry climate creates the ideal home environment for various spider species, from the Huntsman to more dangerous Redback spiders. Spiders pose serious health and safety risks when they enter buildings; when these unwelcome guests appear indoors it’s often an indicator that proactive pest prevention measures must be implemented immediately.
Spiders enter homes through small cracks and gaps around windows and doors, so sealing these areas with caulk, spray foam and weather stripping can help block off their entryways. Furthermore, regularly checking door and window screens for wear-and-tear damage is recommended to help detect spiders quickly.
Spiders are predominantly carnivorous creatures, feeding off of flying insects like flies and other insects they come into contact with via webs or hunting them down. Silk is their chosen material for climbing and wrapping prey like egg sacs or nests in, using silk for climbing, tethering themselves as well as wrapping their prey in. Certain species such as Black widow spiders and funnelweb spiders can be toxic and require prompt professional intervention to address.