Pest Control Brisbane Checklist Report

Buying a new home in Brisbane soon? It’s a lovely city full of millions of people – and millions of bugs. Yes, roaches, termites, ants, wasps … they all love it here too!

As terrible as this sounds, Brisbane is a great city and you can take measures to ensure that these critters stay out of your new home. And the first thing you should do is get a very clear picture of any potential pests already lurking in your new Brisbane home. 

Here's the list from Termite and Pest Control North Brisbane that you should note: 

The Brisbane Chronicle put it succinctly:

“Want to know the secret to avoiding mosquitoes in North Brisbane?

“Don’t live in North Brisbane.”

Unfortunately, mosquitoes are a part of life in Brisbane. The warmth and humidity, especially during summer months, are a prime breeding ground for these pests. If you want to enjoy the outdoor space in your new home, then mosquito pest control should be at the top of your list. Remember: Mosquitoes lay their eggs in water, so check for any potential drainage issues or standing water at your new home. And take preventive measures such as having your yard routinely sprayed to help reduce the population.

If you see roaches or roach droppings in the home you are thinking about buying, this could indicate a potential cockroach infestation. There are generally five different types of roaches in Brisbane. Australian is the largest type and typically live outdoors. However, they will come inside in search of food or if the weather is cold. German cockroaches are the most problematic. Their droppings look “pepper-like” and a good indication of an infestation is a musty smell in the home.

This video details some of the key considerations when finding signs of cockroaches

Fire ants are another common problem in North Brisbane. Because they are so adaptive, you may kill one mound only to find another one pop up. And what’s worse, these ants have learned how to survive flooding waters. If you were here for Hurricane Harvey, you might recall the floating fire ant colonies. The good news is that fire ants are treatable — and shouldn’t be a dealbreaker in a new home. But treating them prior to moving in should be something to consider, especially if you have pets or small children.

When checking for pests around your home, don’t forget about the lawn. Chinch bugs and grubs could turn your lush green lawn yellow and dead in no time. Both types of bugs like St. Augustine, Bermuda, and Zoysia grass. Damage from either type of pest looks like drought damage – so if there are patches of dry area in the lawn of your potential home, you may want to have the lawn thoroughly inspected.

Use the form field to record your notes.

Review the condition of the ridge capping for dislocated tiles or wear. 

Ridge capping is also referred to as bedding and pointing. 

Use the form field for notes.

There are three types of termites common to North Brisbane: subterranean, Formosan (a subspecies of subterranean), and drywood. They are active year-round, but especially peak in the spring and summer – a prime season for many North Brisbane homebuyers. Look around your potential new home for termite tubes. They are a mixture of mud and tunnels and can be found in the attic, trees, sheds, or wherever the home meets the ground.

MOST Australians have faced the shock of a huge spider hanging out in their bedroom, or bathroom, or wherever else they want to make home. But thankfully for arachnophobes there’s a simple way to keep your living space critter-free, without harming the eight-legged creatures. There’s no need to call in pest control, as flushing out the spiders can be as easy as spritzing peppermint-scented products around.

Watch the video for a further explanation of Spider Control

Most people would agree that the sight of many bees swarming can be scary, but when you understand exactly why bees swarm, this situation may not be as frightening.

All bees reside in beehives encompassing a queen bee, a few male drones, and several hundreds of sterile workers. Once a reproductive viable queen selects her colony, this prominent female insect will spend much of her time on earth laying eggs and producing thousands of hive workers.

The most common warning signs of possums living in your roof are extremely loud bangs on the ceiling and roof and very noticeable cough-like noises.

Many homeowners even observe a strong ammonia smell around the property, which is an indicator that possums are urinating nearby. More than likely, these pesky creatures are having a blast on your roof.

Once you have completed your Pest inspection you can compile your report.

You could either go to the template overview tab and export your data as a CSV file, or you can choose to print this checklist and select Save to PDF.

Upload your final report in the form field provided.

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