Fitzgibbon is a northern suburb of the City of Brisbane with 5,656 residents per the 2016 Census.
It is one of the tiniest Brisbane suburbs and is shape like a triangle. It is bordered by the North Coast railway, Cabbage Tree Creek and Telegraph Road.
Fitzgibbon has many parks with BBQ facilities and playgrounds. It has plenty of dining options, school and other amenities. The houses are small, low maintenance and built on land big enough to have a backyard.
Pests in Fitzgibbon
There are various pests that hound residential and commercial properties in Fitzgibbon, but the most common are cockroaches, termites, rats and mice. For example, during the colder months, rats and mice can become a problem as they find a place for warmth and food.
Potential Risks for Pest Infestation
There are various pests that hound residential and commercial properties in Fitzgibbon, but the most common are cockroaches, termites, rats and mice. For example, during the colder months, rats and mice can become a problem as they find a place for warmth and food.
Termite Control in Fitzgibbon
Termites, or white ants, are subterranean social insects that live in colonies. Up to several million termites can live in an established colony. But regardless of how many they are, termites are capable of causing significant damage to property.
Known as silent destroyers, termites will enter a property undetected without any immediate sign of activity or damage. Moisture is a major factor in attracting termites to properties. There are many ways that termites can enter your home, including cracks and joints in the concrete slab.
Termites feed on all types of wood, including house foundations, roof void timbers, door and window frames, timber decking, stumps, fences, books, and more.
Spider Control
Thousands of species of spiders can be found in Australia. One of the most terrifying about spiders is that the average person may not know the species that have invaded their home. Pest control technicians commonly encounter Redback Spider, Daddy Long Legs Spider, Huntsman Spider, Black House Spider, Brown House Spider and Argentine Ant.
One group of spiders are called “webbing spiders” as they make silk webs to travel and to catch their prey, which are other insects. These spiders are usually found around windows, curtains, railings and gutters. These webs are harmless, but they are unsightly, annoying to remove and gather dust.
Other species like the Redback Spiders, an iconic Australian pest, hang out in warm, dry places as well as window sills, tins, boxes and sheds. Only the females bite and these bites are painful and can be fatal if not given immediate proper medical attention.
Wasp Control
Wasp nests are often found in outdoor eaves, wall crevices, roofs, and other openings in buildings. Aside from being unsightly, these nests house wasps that could attack any time they feel threatened. They are also known for being tenacious about their location, often returning to the same nesting area even after the original nest has been removed.
If you have found a wasp nest in or near your area, call a wasp control service to remove it safely and make sure the wasps stay away for good.
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Cockroach Control in Fitzgibbon
Cockroaches are not only pesky and bothersome. They also spoil taint food and even destroy clothing and other personal belongings. Commercial spaces, especially eating places, are wary of cockroaches because one sight of these insects can tarnish their good image.
The types of cockroaches that are commonly treated in Fitzgibbon include Australian Cockroach, American Cockroach, German Cockroach, Oriental Cockroach, Brown Banded Cockroach, and Smoky Brown Cockroach.
Cockroaches will feed on any food including vegetables, butter, beer, starches, meat and even leather. They are mostly active at night and sleep during the day in cracks, crevices, storm water drains, sewers, retaining walls and other “questionable” areas. They carry and spread pathogens that can cause serious diseases.
Ant Control in Fitzgibbon
Despite their small size, ants can a horrendous annoyance for homeowners. They live in organised colonies that can accommodate thousands of ants. The problematic ants in Fitzgibbon includes the Common Black Ant and Coastal Brown Ant.
Once they successfully get into your home, it will not be easy to get rid of them. Ants can be a problem because they eat almost anything and they can contaminate food. They carry germs that they pick up from the dirty places where they forage for food.
Rodent Control in Fitzgibbon
Rodents are known for causing damage to properties, marring them with holes and chew marks, especially on walls, wires, furniture and other parts of a building. Rats and mice are two type of rodents that are prevalent. These pests also carry diseases, which make them a huge health risk to people and pets.
These scavenging pests are nimble, able to climb pipes, walls or trees to get to any external hole or cavity through your house. Rats and mice might be mistaken for each, but rats tend to be bigger than mice. There tend to be more mice infestation than rat infestation. Both concerns can easily be handled by experienced pest control technicians.
Silverfish Control in Fitzgibbon
Silverfish are tiny and hard to see as they are usually active in difficult-to-reach places. They eat anything that is made with cellulose or starches such as papers, photos, newspapers, and more. Silverfish can be found in garages and sheds, bathrooms, kitchens, storage areas.
These pests are not easy to treat, so call a pest control service to customise a treatment plan for you that may include the spraying of insecticide to kill both live silverfish and eggs and a prevention plan to keep them away for a long time.
If you are building a new home, renovating or buying a home in Fitzgibbon, you will need to consider what termite prevention solutions are available. Our company offers all types of solutions including physical and chemical barriers as well as reticulation systems. You can reach us on
TERMITE INFESTATION IN FITZGIBBON QLD
Fitzgibbon Termite Hazard Level
High – Very High Risk
According to the Interim Termite Hazard Map by CSIRO, the Brisbane area, where Fitzgibbon is located, is in the high-risk category for termite infestation.
Because Fitzgibbon is close to the sea, the area is a good target by drywood termites, which need high moisture content in the timber they attack.
Termite Image from CSIRO
Throughout Queensland, the most commonly found termites are Subterranean termites and Drywood termites.
The West Indian drywood termite, is the world’s most destructive drywood termite. It is the culprit to massive economic damage to timber houses in Queensland, including properties in Fitzgibon.
A coastal environment like Wynnum is prone to termite and vermin attacks.
The number one thing that attracts termites is water or moisture. It is almost a guarantee that if a home has water leakage problems, it will soon be invaded by termites, if it hasn’t been already.
Damage to homes, whether made from weatherboard, is likely if termites, or white ants, are left unchecked.
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