Frequently Asked Questions

Pest Control FAQs

• I've found an old wasps nest on my patio, do I need to worry?
• Do I need to empty the cupboards in my kitchen?
• What about our cat and dog - Are they safe?
• I'm not sure what type of pest I have?
• What do I need to wash after the treatment?
• Should I stay at home, or leave, when you spray?
• After you treat our house, we are seeing quite allot cockroaches and ants - Is that normal?
• Is there any preparation I need to do before the pest control treatment inside?
• How often should I have a Pest Control treatment done? 

Q. I've found an old wasps nest on my patio, do I need to worry?
A. No - wasps don't use the same nest twice.
Q. Do I need to empty the cupboards in my kitchen?
A. You will need to ask your pest controller, but generally, no, it's not necessary to empty cupboards as we apply a gel to areas that cockroaches are likely to visit. The use of liquid sprays in these areas is rare.
Q. What about our cat and dog - Are they safe?
A. Some pest controller suggest you take the dog or cat out for the day if they are spraying outside, but generally there is little to worry about, as the amount of active ingredient that they could ingest is very small.
Q. I'm not sure what type of pest I have?
A. The best way is for a pest controller to identify it. You may want to catch the bug so you can show it to the inspector - the best way is to spray the bug with hairspray and flick it into a Zip-loc bag.
Q. What do I need to wash after the treatment?
A. Ask your pest controller, but in most cases there is no need to wash anything after your treatment.
Q. Should I stay at home, or leave, when you spray?
A. Its best to consult your pest controller, but generally they will recommend you leave you house/office will the treatment is being done. They may ask you to ventilate the premises after the treatment for a couple of hours.
Q. After you treat our house, we are seeing quite allot cockroaches and ants - Is that normal?
Yes, you may find that they have come in contact with the treated area and will die shortly after.
Q. Is there any preparation I need to do before the pest control treatment inside?
A. Move all items off the floor, and off bench tops - I may also help move as much away from the skirting boards as possible
Q. How often should I have a Pest Control treatment done?
A. This really depends on where your house is located and what your pest density. Consult your pest controller, but generally it is recommended to spray once every 12 months.