Pest season is almost here, are you prepared?

Spring is here and with early warm weather and recent rains it has combined to create perfect conditions for insects such as Cockroaches , Ants, Spiders, Bed Bugs & Flies. For a business such as a hotel or body corporate the presence of such insects poses a real threat of damage, contamination, health and reputation which can easily in some cases cost more than an annual pest control treatment. There are always quite a few ways in which you yourself can reduce the risk of a pest outbreak such as keeping vegetation cut back away from buildings, ensure bins and bin areas are kept clean, any items are stored away from the perimeter of buildings, make sure pets are on a flea treatment, Ants and cockroaches love food scraps and food spills so make sure you clean up, numerous insects are also attracted to moisture so make sure you don't have any leaking taps internally and externally, ensure that fly screens are not damaged this will help to keep out a variety of nuisance pests. A professional treatment is the most effective way to control these pests be it in your home or business.When contacting a pest control company it's recommend to ensure that they are licensed and fully insured, a specialised pest control treatment can guarantee a long term solution and reduce the risk of reinfestation through professional treatment methods.