HOW OFTEN SHOULD I HAVE MY PROPERTY OR BUSINESS INSPECTED FOR TERMITES?
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We strongly recommend that you have a termite inspection carried out at least every 12 months. If you live in a high risk area, then we recommend more regular inspections, between 3 and 6 months, as recommended under The Australian standard AS3660.2 for Termite inspections.
WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FIND TERMITES (WHITE ANTS)?
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We ask you not to disturb them or spray them with insecticide. Disturbing them will force them to head back under ground and make them more difficult to treat and increase the risk of them appearing in another location. Termites are a serious problem and need to be handled by a professional. Give us a call if you think you have an active termite problem.
WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I THINK A RODENT HAS DIED IN MY ROOF OR WALL CAVITY?
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Give us a call. The truth is, it is very difficult to find a dead rodent in a home due to the large amount of air conditioning ducts, insulation, wall cavities and other cosy places for them to hide. It makes it almost impossible to find the carcass but don’t worry, we can place a deodorizer bag in the roof space or cavity (at a small fee) and it will absorb the smell until the body decomposes. This process usually takes around 7-10 days.
WHAT DO I NEED TO DO TO PREPARE FOR MY TREATMENT?
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If you are having a pest spray outside, we ask that you ensure all windows and doors are closed and that washing is off the clothesline. Pet’s toys, food and water bowls will need to be brought inside and any children’s toys, pacifiers, bottles and shoes also must be placed inside. If you are having fumigation inside, we just ask that you cover any exposed food. If you are having a termite barrier treatment or annual termite treatment and you have an excessive amount of plants or items stored along the walls of the home, we request that they be moved 1 metre from the wall so that the operators can have easier access for drilling and injecting.
WHEN SHOULD I BOOK MY PRE PURCHASE INSPECTION (WHITE ANT INSPECTION)?
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As soon as know when settlement is arranged. In accordance with Australian Standards 4349.3 a pre-purchase inspection must be carried out with 30 days prior to settlement.
ARE YOUR TREATMENTS SAFE FOR CHILDREN AND ANIMALS?
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All Gremlin Pest and Weed Control technicians are highly skilled and trained to use only the safest and most effective techniques for pest eradication. All of our chemicals are environmentally friendly and safe to use around both humans and pets. The products we apply are registered to be used in the home, hospitals, schools and public places. All Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is available on request.
HOW LONG WILL MY TREATMENT LAST?
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Normally we say 12 months, but this can depend on a number of factors; the severity of the problem, environmental conditions surrounding the home (e.g. bushland, lakes, gardens etc.) and treatment selection. Most of our clients prefer to stick to regular 12 monthly treatments so that the problem does not re-occur at all.
DO GREMLIN PEST AND WEED CONTROL CARRY OUT SERVICES FOR COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES?
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Yes we do. Currently we manage pest and weed control services to a number of real estates, strata management companies, building companies, industrial services and commercial kitchens. Give us a call to discuss your commercial pest control needs.