How Often Should Pest Control Be Done?

A pest is commonly defined as any insect or animal which encroaches on human life, even if it is indirectly. For example, any creature which damages livestock, forestry or crops is considered to be a pest. Animals are also more likely to be grouped into the category of pests if they cause damage or disruption inside your home.

There are a few categories of pests, including those which pose physical harm to people and those which instead cause damage to things of human interest including crops. Australia has a much bigger pest problem than other parts of the world, having to deal with larger animals like feral camels, donkeys, pigs, cats and goats, foxes, cane toads, wild dogs and a range of birds.

However, within a residential setting, you are likely to be dealing with smaller pests like cats, mice, ants, cockroaches, or possums. European wasps may also be a problem while some spiders pose a threat as they can attack with everything from an irritable bite all the way up to deadly venom.

There are over 60,000 named species of insects in Australia. This is already astounding, but that's not all. There are also predictions that when including all of the insect species that haven't yet been identified, there are around 200,000. This figure is estimated using all of the specimens in collections that have not yet been resolved. Amongst this number, around 100 of these species can commonly emerge inside your home, making them much more likely to fall under the branch of pests.

Considering the huge amount of creatures that could be invading your home each day, it's important to be aware of how often you should be hiring pest control services. Pest control services in Australia can help you eliminate a pest problem or help secure your home to prevent future invasions.

Between mosquitos, cockroaches, rodents fleas and ants, there are a vast amount of creatures you don't want making their home alongside you, and the best way to make sure they don't ever come back after you have exterminated them is to keep up with regular pest control. But, how often should pest control actually be done?

Generally, it is recommended that if your home is prone to pests, you should make sure to call in pest control at least once a year. An annual treatment will ensure that any insects are put off before they become a problem so you won't be left with any termite damage or blood-sucking mosquitos buzzing around. To make sure that no creatures worm their way back into your home and that there are no gaps in your coverage, it is a good idea to try to book pest control treatments at the same time each year, around twelve months after your last treatment.

It is always possible to attempt to sort the problem yourself. There are products and equipment available which could enable you to try this, however, some insect treatments contain harsh and dangerous chemicals and you don't want to do more harm than good. Furthermore, many DIY methods mean dealing with pests as they appear, which is much less efficient than finding the root of the problem and getting rid of the source.

When it comes to dealing with pests yourself, the best thing to focus on is prevention. Make sure to keep your home clean and free of dirt. Don't leave pet food sitting around for too long as this can also attract bugs and pests.

You can always try setting up your own traps and getting rid of pests one by one, but the quickest, most effective and easiest way for you to be free of pests is to call in professionals with years of expert experience. Here at All Pest Solutions, we can bring not only this experience but also all of the equipment needed to deal with your pest problem.

We have extensive options for dealing with termites, including inspection, protection and treatment so we can help no matter what stage you are at. We also offer solutions for common pests like mosquitos, cockroaches, fleas, wasps, bed bugs, ants and rodents.

If it is more of a general or preventative treatment you are looking for, our general pest control package will allow you to banish spiders, silverfish and cockroaches from all areas of your home, including wall exteriors and garden patios. So, if there is anything living in your house that you don't want to cohabitate with, make sure to book an appointment with us today or get in contact to find out more about how we can help you!