Pests cause damage to homes and businesses. They also carry germs and irritate the skin. They can also cause asthma and allergies in children.

Keep the area around your property clean and store firewood, mulch and compost away from the house. Regularly check for cracks and gaps in walls and under floors. To know more about Pest Control North Lakes, visit the Bug Out Pest Solutions website or call 0426263320.

Termites are small insects that form large colonies that can wreak physical damage to property and drain your bank account. Often, the termite infestation goes undetected, but each year they cause $5 billion worth of damage. They are called “silent destroyers” because they attack homes from the inside out, destroying the structure and consuming the wood within it.

These wood-eating pests are social insects that live together as a group. A colony is able to consume wood at a rate that far exceeds the weight of its members. Termites are often seen as a nuisance because they devour trees and can destroy wooden structures, but they are also important part of the ecosystem.

You can prevent a termite infestation by keeping timber stacked up off the ground and removing piles of rubbish from your yard. Getting your home inspected regularly by a pest control service can help prevent the need for costly termite repairs in the future.

Cockroaches are omnivorous and feed on any organic material to which they can gain access including human foods to which they have direct access, crumbs and dried accumulations of food spillage or splatters, pet foods, dirty dishes, discarded paper and cardboard and the dead bodies of other cockroaches. They are also known to contaminate food and surfaces in restaurants, bakeries, breweries and other establishments where food is prepared or stored.

Cockroach infestations can lead to the transmission of disease-causing organisms especially bacterial pathogens. In addition, their feces can trigger allergic reactions in humans.

To prevent cockroaches, store food in the refrigerator or insect-proof containers and clean kitchen areas regularly including stoves and ovens, as well as sinks. Also, seal garbage receptacles tightly and put covers (escutcheon plates) on points where plumbing enters walls.

Ants are often viewed as pests, but they also play an important role in the ecosystem. They help till soil to reduce soil compaction and they provide predatory services on insects that can destroy crops. They can also be effective pollinators in some instances. However, ants are known to rob flowers of nectar and pollen (Galen and Geib 2007).

Ant nests can cause damage to gardens, lawns, homes, and buildings. They can be a serious problem for hospitals and long-term care facilities, where ant stings can lead to allergic reactions. They can also chew through wood, insulation, and electrical cables during nest building.

Ants gain entry to buildings through cracks in the foundation, and small openings where venting or drains connect to the structure. Keeping kitchens clean and food stored in sealed containers can help prevent ants from entering the home. Keep ant entrances to a minimum by sealing cracks around doors, windows, and the edges of walls.

With many parks, shopping centres and takeaway outlets in North Lakes, the suburb can be at risk of rodent infestation. Rats and mice are looking for food, shelter and water, and they’ll often enter homes to find it. They can contaminate stored foods and damage the home by chewing wires. They also spread more than 35 diseases through their saliva, faeces and mites.

The first signs of a mouse infestation are droppings around the house. They’re also known to nest in drawers, shoe boxes and storage containers. Look out for holes in walls as well. Keeping a clean and tidy home, with food in sealed containers and garbage bins tightly closed, can deter mice. Barn owls are another natural predator of mice and can help keep them away from your home. To know more about Pest Control North Lakes, visit the Bug Out Pest Solutions website or call 0426263320.

A pest control expert will inspect your property, find the sources of the infestation and take action accordingly. This may include spraying, baiting and trapping to eradicate the problem.