North Lakes is a fast-growing suburb and, as such, pest control is needed fairly regularly. Pests can pose health hazards, carry diseases and cause damage to your home.
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Termites are one of the most destructive pests to the timber frame of homes in Australia. They eat non-stop and cause billions of dollars worth of damage each year. They can go undetected for long periods of time until serious damage occurs.
Whether it is drywood or subterranean species, the first sign of termite infestation are soft cracked paint work in skirting boards or door jambs. Mud tunnels, shelter tubes and wood rot can also be indicators of termite activity.
Being a relatively new suburb, North Lakes is prone to termite infestation. This is due to the fact that most of the housing is low set brick veneer and has a pine framing. The pine frames are highly attractive to the different species of termites in this area.
Fleas are tiny, wingless parasitic insects that survive by sucking blood from warm-blooded animals. They are a nuisance pest that bite people and pets, causing itching and irritation. They can also transmit germs that cause flea-borne diseases such as bubonic plague and murine typhus.
Adult fleas are 1/8 inch long, dark reddish-brown to black, hard-bodied insects with enlarged hind legs. Their flattened laterally enables them to move easily between hair, fur or feathers of their animal host. They have piercing-sucking mouthparts and a row of spines that project backward and lock into the host’s fur or feathers.
Regular washing or discarding of pet bedding, vacuuming and frequent grooming help control fleas. Treatments for controlling fleas in the home include sprays, dips and dusts that contain a knock-down pyrethroid insecticide and an insect growth regulator. Also treating kennels, animal pens and crawlspaces where fleas may live is important.
Rodents are the largest order of mammals, with more than 1,500 species. They live all over the world except Antarctica and a few ocean islands, in rainforests, deserts, swamps, mountains, tundras, and coniferous or deciduous forests. Rodents are opportunistic and can adapt to a wide range of environments. They also have a wide range of food sources and can destroy crops, infest homes, and transmit diseases (e.g., hantavirus and leptospirosis).
They have highly sensitive senses of smell and taste. Their bodies are covered in fur, which can be soft or coarse and vary in color and texture. They have sharp, chisel-like upper and lower teeth called incisors that are optimized for gnawing. These teeth never stop growing, so rodents must gnaw continuously to wear them down.
Possums can contaminate your home with their urine and faeces. They can also cause damage to your home by chewing on wires and other structures. Often, they will nest in crawl spaces, under porches and inside sheds.
Opossums are scavengers and will raid garbage cans or dumpsters, as well as roadkill. They eat grass, flowers, fruit, nuts and insects. They are also known to scavenge carrion. They are omnivores and will kill birds, lizards, mice, snails, frogs and their eggs.
Possums are usually shy animals but can become aggressive if they feel threatened. They can bite and scratch if attacked. For this reason, it is best to leave possum control to experts.
Despite their terrifying appearance, wasps are important pest controllers. They prey on a wide variety of invertebrates and keep populations of other pests under control. They also serve as pollinators in gardens and other natural areas.
Wasps are also able to distinguish between different types of pests and can even sting their own species. This enables them to target only the most dangerous insects. It also means that wasps can quickly respond to changes in their environment. To know more about Pest Control North Lakes QLD, visit the Bug Out Pest Solutions website or call 0426263320.
Whenever wasps detect a danger they can rapidly swarm and attack the intruder. It’s therefore important to wear protective clothing when dealing with a wasp nest. It’s also important to use insecticides formulated for wasps and hornets. These will be more effective than regular sprays. Also, it’s best to treat the nest during the evening and early morning when they’re less active.