Australia is known for its diverse, unique and fascinating wildlife, but when it comes to pests they are as common as they come. Most of the concerns received by pest control professionals are common critters like ants, termites and rodents.

Ant Control 

The species of ants that invade Sunshine Coast properties are Black House Ant, White Footed House Ant, Ghost Ant, Carpenter Ant and Pharaoh Ant. All these species will build nests inside your home. Funnel Ant and Coastal Brown Ants will build nests outside.

Ants are not considered dangerous but their bite can sting pretty bad and become a nuisance in homes and workplaces. You are most likely to see ants’ nest in walls, foundations, potted plants, and more. Ants come inside buildings in search of wood, so making sure to keep your food properly stored is one of many ways to avoid ant infestation.

Termite Attack 

The Sunshine Coast is a high-risk area for termites because of its warm, humid climate. Most homes in the region at high risk of termite infestation, particularly if your property is close to eucalypt gum trees – within a 100-metre radius of the structure.

At least one in four homes in the area will experience a termite attack at some point. It is important to have an annual termite inspection and know the signs of termites to avoid infestation.

And recent studies indicate that roughly one-third of all unprotected homes and commercial properties are attacked by subterranean termites. Once termites enter your property, they can destroy the wall and roofing timbers in less than three months.

Cockroach Control 

Queenslanders are no strangers to cockroaches, but it seems we are seeing more of them today because of climate change. The higher than average spring temperatures, combined with humid conditions forecast for the summer, have made conditions perfect for the cockroach population to blow up. You may notice more cockroaches in your home, thanks to the recent drought and destructive bushfires have forced these dirty pests to move inside homes where they can take shelter, and find food and water.

Aside from being gross and smelly, cockroaches also carry different kinds of diseases. You don’t want roaches in your home as they are known to eat, love and move through sewers, rubbish, and other germ-filled areas. You can use sprays, baits and traps to control cockroaches but more serious infestations need the expertise of professionals.