Batemans Bay Pest Control Services

East coast Australian termite damage is extensive due to the many species of termites,  which can cause millions of dollars in property damage annually. Damage can cost tens of thousands of dollars to repair and often goes unnoticed until it's severe, affecting structural timbers in homes, from the foundation to the roof. 

Signs of termite damage 

Mud tubes: Shelter tubes built along foundations, walls, or beams.

Hollow-sounding wood: Tapping on wooden structures may produce a hollow sound, indicating termites have eaten the wood from the inside out.

Discarded wings: Swarms of termites shed their wings, which may be found near windowsills and doors.

Swollen or blistered timber: The moisture from termite activity can cause wood to swell, especially in floorboards or walls. 

Prevention is key, focusing on eliminating moisture sources, removing food sources like stumps, and sealing entry points.

Schedule annual professional inspections, as early detection is crucial for preventing costly damage. 

Cockroaches are a common pest in many homes and businesses, they are often found in kitchen cupboards behind fridges and electrical appliances.  They are persistent pests and regular pest control will help minimise the problem.

Odd facts about cockroaches

A cockroach can live for up to one week without its head! Cockroaches can hold their breath for up to 40 minutes! Cockroaches can run up to 3 miles an hour. Insects, arachnids, reptiles, birds, amphibians, and mammals all eat cockroaches.

Why do my clothes have holes in them?

Silverfish like to chew on things, especially paper or fabrics that may have starch or sugar residues embedded in them,  and yes, silverfish can eat jumpers because they feed on natural fibers like cotton, linen, and silk. 

Silverfish can be a nuisance in homes and businesses, call us for a chat to discuss ways to rid you home and business of these pests

Moths is my wardrobe, months in my pantry

The most common household moths are clothes moths  which infest natural fibres and pantry moths, which infest stored food products. You don't see them flying around much as they tend to reside in your cupboards.

Clothes moths like the webbing clothes moth and case-making clothes moth have larvae that eat wool, silk, fur, leather and linen causing  damage to your clothes.

Pantry moths, such as the Indian meal moth, have larvae that infest and feed on dry goods like grains, cereals, and flour. 

Clothes and pantry moths can breed very quickly, with a new generation potentially emerging in as little as two to three weeks if conditions are warm. Adult females can lay between 40 and 160 eggs after emerging, and these eggs hatch in 4 to 10 days in warm environments, leading to a rapid population increase. The life cycle is accelerated in warm indoor temperatures, which can allow for multiple generations per year, especially with pantry moths. 

Beach and Bush can treat the problem by break the breeding cycle.

Birds can be a serious pest in certain situations, causing damage to buildings and creating unsanitary conditions. Our bird control services use safe and effective methods to remove birds and assist in preventing them from returning methods such as:

Bird Netting

Bird spikes

Electric bird deterrents

Repellent bird gels

Optical bird deterrents

Prevention and long-term control

Clean regularly: Tidy up your home, as clutter provides hiding places for spiders. 

Seal entry points: Spray insecticide around exterior entry points like doors, windows, and vents to prevent spiders from getting inside. 

Use yellow light bulbs: Change outdoor white light bulbs to yellow ones, which attract fewer flying insects, reducing a spider's food source near the house. 

Apply a residual spray: Apply an insecticide spray to webs and hiding spots, then wait a day or two before brushing them down. This gives the spiders time to walk through the lethal dose left on the web. 

We can assist and carry out all preventative and long term control methods

Fruit fly control involves a combination of preventative measures like cleaning up and removing the organic matter that is attracting the fruit fly.  

Beach and Bush can provide and install

Active controls such as traps with lures 

(like food scents or pheromones) that will attract and catch the fruit fly.

A female rat can have a breeding cycle of about three weeks, as they reach sexual maturity around 5–12 weeks of age, have a gestation period of 21–23 days, and can become pregnant again very shortly after giving birth. They can have up to six litters per year, with an average of 8–10 pups per litter. 

A single mouse can have several litters a year, and because their young also reproduce at about six weeks, a small mouse problem can quickly grow into a large infestation.

Effective rodent control is required quickly and efficiently to prevent a small problem becoming and big problem.