Local Pest Control Peakhurst & Termite Inspections
Resident within the St George area for several decades
If you are looking for your local pest control Peakhurst service than call AB1 Pest Control Peakhurst for you pest service and termite treatment needs. We will eradicate or exterminate all your nuisance pests like cockroaches, ants, spiders, wasps, rodents (rats & mice) & termites.
Our pest control treatments are fast and effective and safe for your family and pets.
The climate in Sydney has ideal conditions throughout the year for insects to multiply. You will see a particular increase in activity in the time following a few hot days when there has been rain.
Regular pest inspections and treatments are important to control pests that can be destructive to property. Many pests are harmful to you and your family or just a nuisance.
German cockroaches continue to breed rapidly at this time of the year. You may find that the insect sprays that you get from the supermarket don’t stop these nuisance pests. The German cockroaches has a resistance to many standard insecticides. We have a new treatment that is very effective against these cockroaches.
Our products are low & non toxic. They are safe for your family and pets.
It is important to have a regular termite inspection. The CSIRO recommend a termite inspection to be carried out annually for Sydney properties.
A warranty guarantee is provided to ensure customer peace of mind
Call 0481 194 619 today for a free quote, advice or to book a pest service.
At AB1 Our Peakhurst Pest Service is the Best in the Area
We make sure we have met and exceeded your expectations with AB1 Pest Control Peakhurst
Your Peakhurst home will be thoroughly inspected for existing or any potential pest problems.
Our treatment will ensure a perimeter of protection around your home.
Spider webs and wasp nests will be remove from all accessible areas.
The services provided are detailed in your documentation and we provide recommendations to keep your dwelling free of pests. You get a customised plan to ensure the pests are kept out of your home year round.
Between treatments we stay in touch with you and respond to any inquiries or particular needs.
Call AB1 Pest Control Peakhurst If You Have Termites In Your Peakhurst Home
What type of termites can cause damage
Termites can cause extensive and costly damage to our home if left unchecked.
The damage caused by termites is not covered by your insurance.
There are may different types of termites that may be around your property. They eat wood and any other cellulose based products like paper and cardboard.
Some preople refer to them as white ants, but they are not part of the ant order (Hymenoterans). They are actually more closely related to the cockroach family of insect (order – Blattodea).
Depending on the species there can be up to 1 million or more termites in a colony. Termites within the colony perform different roles. There are workers that dig tunnels and collect food for the colony. To protect the colony from ants and other invaders there are soldier termites. The soldiers can be identifies with larger darker heads with large jaws or mandibles.
There are flying termites called alates. They are reproductive termites that are sent out annually to start a new colony.
Of coarse there is the queen that can produce 30,000 eggs per day, depending on the species.
Watch the following video from the Bug Doctor about keeping your Kogarah home safe from termites.
How To Exterminate Cockroaches
Trust AB1 Pest Control Peakhurst to eradicate all your cockroaches
Cleaning floors, kitchens and bathrooms is useful. Keeping food sources and water away from pests will also help.
Pests can still get inside your home from infested items that you may bring into your home.
They can also get inside from gaps and cracks in your home exterior or enter drain pipes and even just fly in.
Our treatments target all entry points.
You may find that the products that you buy from supermarkets and hardware stores does not kill off enough of the cockroaches.
Our pest control Peakhurst treatments target pests as they have no little resistance to it.
St George Area Profile
Georges River Council has local responsibility for St George area suburbs
St George has an estimated population of 280,000.
Many transportation options within the St George area including, the Princes Highway, the South Western Motorway (M5), the Sydney International and Domestic airports and the Eastern Suburbs and Illawarra railway lines.
Some major features in the area include, Westfield Shopping Centre, Kogarah Town Centre, Rockdale Plaza Shopping Centre, Hurstville Entertainment Centre, St George Hospital, Johnny Warren Indoor Sport Centre, Hurstville Aquatic & Leisure Centre, Bexley Swimming and Leisure Centre, Sydney TAFE College
St George has many golf clubs at Bardwell Valley, Beverley Park, Bexley Hurstville and Kogarah.
Parks and recreation areas include Barton Park, Hurstville Oval, Olds Park, Oatley Park, Poulton Park, Riverine Park, Scarborough Park and Jubilee Oval.
Call 0481 194 619 today for a free quote, advice or to book an appointment.
Low and Non Toxic Treatments Used For Your Pest Control Peakhurst Service
We Keep Your Pets and Children Safe when using our Pest Control Peakhurst Service
The latest and most advanced treatments available are used by AB1 Pest Control Peakhurst during a pest control service.
Our treatments are very effective on targeted pests. It is very safe for children and is pet friendly.
Customer feedback following our service has been outstanding, particularly our new indoor formulation. Some companies may use a low odour formulation, but we use a treatment that is NO odour.
The treatment is a non repellent and works differently to what you normally get from the supermarket or hardware store.
It has been approved by Aust scientists at APVMA for use in child care centres, hospitals, schools, commercial premises and hospitals so it is very safe to use.
How To Remove A Tick
Do not use household tweezers
Ticks can transmit up to 15 viruses and infections. Some effects from tick bites to people are still yet to be fully understood.
Ticks are pests to people and your pets.
Some symptoms from tick bites include; fatigue, fever, headache, joint pain or skin rashes.
When removing ticks use caution. Grasp between the ticks head and hosts skin with specialist tweezers or tick remover and slowly pull away. Do not squeeze the tick. Better still is to freeze the tick with a skin freezing spray from the chemist.
Watch the video on this page for more information on how to remove a tick.
Make Your Home Rodent Free
What do you call vermin, rats or mice or just rodents
Rodents (rats and mice) are vermin and carry disease and bacteria. Their droppings can cause health issues, particularly to pets and children.
They may introduce fleas, ticks and mites into your home.
Rats are neo-phobic, this means that they have a fear of new objects. They are very cautious and this has to be considered when setting up traps and baits.
There are ultrasonic devices that make claims to make your Peakhurst home rodent free and eradicate other household pests, but there is no scientific evidence to show that they work in real world situations.
Norway Rat – (Rattus Norvegicus) also called the brown rat, sewer rat, street rat or wharf rat.
House Mouse
Roof Rat – (Rattus Rattus) also called the black rat, ship rat or house rat.
How To Get Rid Of Rodents (Rats & Mice)
Vermin are a health issue to your Peakhurst home
To effectively eradicate rodents from your home, a thorough inspection is required.
The droppings of rodents (rats and mice) differ in size and profile and can be used to identify the location and type of rat or mouse.
Rats and mice leave gnaw marks as they try to keep the shape and sharpness of their teeth.
Rub marks along edges can also indicate rodent activity.
Sightings of rodents during the day can indicate a large infestation.
Watch the video on this page for more information on how to identify and get rid of rodents. Understanding Sydney’s Rats and Mice. Video courtesy of Focus Films.
Frequently Asked Questions
We always choose the most environmentally friendly pest control solution
Safety and the environment are very important.
We ensure that our treatments exceed the highest standards set and regulated by the EPA (Environmental Protection Authority).
The products that we use are approved by Australian scientists at APVMA (Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority).
When chemicals are used, they are strictly low and non-toxic and registered for use in hospitals, schools, child care centres and commercial kitchens.
Preparation needed before the pest control Peakhurst service
Nothing needs to be done by you in preparation for the pest control treatment.
We treat the room edges around the skirting boards, so it is advisable to move any clothing items or toys from off the ground.
It is usually not required to empty your kitchen cupboards. We apply a dust or gel to treat any insect harbourages (cracks and crevices & door hinges).