It’s almost December and Christmas is on its way! Now is a good time to arrange a pest control service at your home for your upcoming celebrations.
Treating your home early will allow time for the treatment to be performed and for it to take action against pests. We often become busy at this time of year so it’s important to book now and not miss your spot.
Preparing for Christmas can bring pests into your home as passengers on things like a tree and stored decorations. Often, they are not seen and can hide away for days unknowingly.
What type of pests are active at Christmas?
Most of the typical summer pests are active during this time, including:
Ants – these pests can be found outside and inside homes in high numbers. They will come in search of shelter and food in kitchens, wet areas such as bathrooms. Best to make sure all food containers are well sealed.
Cockroaches – are highly active in the warmer months, mostly seen at night in a home. They can breed up quickly and cause health issues for people with asthma. They are very unhygienic and can contaminate your Christmas lunch products.
Spiders – spiders will form webs outside on the home, entertainment areas as well as inside on cornices and in cupboards. Some can be dangerous to humans so it’s important to move them on fast! They can create an unsightly mess and become annoying.
Mosquitoes – we all like an outdoor Christmas lunch. These pests are well known for ruining that, inflicting bites and making us uncomfortable. Yelling at them never works!
Fleas – these pests can also inflict a nasty bite on a person or your pets. They can establish themselves in large numbers in yards and inside homes.
Silverfish – these pests can reappear in Christmas napkins, decorations, stockings and other stored goods. They will eat their way through these products, causing damage to these items.
How long will it take to stop the pests?
Some parts of the initial treatment will be effective immediately if the pests cross over the barrier put in place around the home.
Pests such as German Cockroaches can take several treatments to remove them based on the species of the pest.
Other pests will be well under control within 24-48 hours after the treatment. We will apply a barrier around the perimeter of the home and spot-treat internal areas as required such as kitchen, bathroom, laundry and bedrooms as needed.
You might also consider a termite inspection as you may have already seen these pests flying inside your home at night. Alates are swarmers that are attracted to light and access homes via the roof and light fittings in the ceiling. Spraying them will not stop them. Switch off the lights and they will typically return outside.
Arrange Your Christmas Pest Control Brisbane
This can be a busy time of year, so make a booking today to secure your Christmas Pest Control 2021 and enjoy your celebrations.