Most people have an inherent fear of pests and the media often enjoy a
good “pest horror story”. The resulting adverse publicity can ruin a good
business reputation and can lead to a company’s closure, as they can never
rebuild the reputation that has been lost. Increasing legislation is in force to
protect employees and customers alike and it makes sense to ensure this vital
hygiene matter is handled by experts who specialize in protecting buildings and
people from the ravages of pest attack.
A good pest inspection service will identify infestations BEFORE your customers
notice any problem! Pest inspections are also to indentify wood destroying
insects, such as borers or termites (white-ants) located in timbers of building
structures.
Termites are a very good reason to get a regular pest inspection as more homes
are damaged by termites each year than by fire, flood and earthquakes combined!
Other Pests that may be found in a Pest Inspection
Ants
On the hunt for food, a single ant can lead the way for the entire colony to
invade your home. The best way to control the problem is to find and treat the
nest. We also advise you on low toxic baiting
Cockroaches
Cockroaches can spread germs, make allergies worse and multiply at a
record-breaking speed. We can advise you on treatments with low toxic sprays,
dusts & baiting
Crickets
House crickets are largely a nuisance pest but may also can damage silk,
woollens, paper, fruits and vegetables. They can eat almost anything and love to
nest in your roof void Dusting roof voids is the best remedy for
this type of infestation
Fleas
Fleas feed on human blood through small bites in the skin. They can jump from
your carpet up to your ankles and calves, and a female flea can produce up to
800 eggs during her lifetime. We can advise you on treatments with low toxic
sprays
Flies
Flies carry more than 100 pathogens that can cause dangerous diseases in humans
and animals, such as typhoid, polio and tuberculosis. We can control these
pests with traps and gassing with low toxic gassing.
Rodents
Because rodents multiply so quickly, just a few can lead to an out-of-control
infestation before you know it. Baiting is the best option here. All
Guard technicians will provide a very thorough pest inspection to locate exactly
where these vermin live to control the infestation.
Spiders
Not only are their webs a nuisance around the house, but spiders can inflict
painful, sometimes dangerous bites.
Mosquitoes
The threat of mosquito-borne diseases could affect your family and pets.
Location of the breeding grounds is the first step in the eradication of
mosquitoes.
Silverfish
Often found in bookshelves and areas of high humidity, silverfish eat through
paper and other items with high starch content.
Wasps and Bees
Bee and wasp stings cause several human deaths in Australia each year. The
ability to sting, coupled with great mobility, make bees and wasps some of the
most feared of all insects Very protective of their nests, the will defend
against invaders with painful stings. The common bee sting, while harmless to
most people, can be very painful and may cause death to person that are severely
allergic to their sting.