Aside from the cold, short and usually miserable days; colder climates will always bring an abundance of annoying pests to Australian households. As they seek refuge from the cold; pests usually end up in our homes.
Preparation & Prevention of Pests
As mentioned in an article by Pest Control Sydney, the best option for any homeowner is to take action before they enter your home & before they cause damage.
- Seal cracks, crevices in sliding doors, window screens & around pipes where pests can enter
- Block openings around pipes that are large enough for a mouse to squeeze through
- Clean out your gutters- mice use areas to build nests
- Store waste products sch as leaves, branches ect away from the home. Animals can use them for nesting materials.
- Trim back branches, plants & bushes
- Remove food sources
- Regularly empty garbage bins
Household Pest Control
Don’t stress if they have already invaded your home or garden! There are plenty pest control options to help get them out.
Mice & Rats
Aside from the plague wreaking havok through NSW, mice & rats typically invade homes in winter in search of warmth. They can spread diseased & will damage your property. Rodents can scratch, gnaw & chew their way through wood, causing structural damage; as well as stripping the coating off electrical wires, creating a potential fire hazard. Needless to say mice & rats are extremely unwelcome in our homes. It can be hard to know if you have rodents in your home; keep an eye out for tracks, gnaw marks & droppings. Tracks are easy to spot in dusty areas. Gnaw marks will appear at ground level on wooden doors & joists.
To get rid of rats & mice, take away food sources such as garbage heaps & food scraps. Lay traps & bat if necessary.
Easy O Mouse Trap
Easy O 4-in-1 is an easy mouse trap to use, is safer and more effective. This easy to use four hole choker trap is suitable for all applications.
Rat n Mouse Killer Pellets
DAVID GRAYS Rat ‘n’ Mouse Killer Pellets are a highly attractive pellet rodenticide bait. Available in convenient 350g shaker pack, for controlling nuisance rodents around the home.
Talon Pellet Trays
Talon Rat & Mouse Killer Pellet Trays use the world's most effective rodenticide to kill rats and mice in just one feed.
Easy Live Trap
Humane & Safe around children. Get mice out of your home without killing them! Easy to use & Reusable. No Mess & Great Value
Cockroaches
Cockroaches are the most common pest that invades our homes. They congregate inside houses and multiply quickly, so it is important to get on top of the issue quickly. Cockroaches are nocturnal so they are usually difficult to spot during the day. At night you may notice them scurry out of sight when you turn lights on. Keeping a clean kitchen is the best way to control cockroaches. Below are some great products that help also.
Cockroach Gel
RoachKill is a ready-to-use bait gel that provides reliable and long lasting control of COCKROACHES. The gel stays moist and attractive to cockroaches for up to 3 months.
David Grays Roach Surface Spray
An effective Surface Spray in an aerosol for killing and controlling cockroaches and many other types of pest.
Termites
Whilst termites ar a year-round pest; they do not become dormant during winter. The signs may not be as visible, but they are still feeding. According to this blog post by Positive Pest Solutions, termites are the most expensive pest in Australia, causing over $700 million in damage every year. The start of a season should serve as a reminder to check for termites or get an inspection.Â
David Grays Termite Spray
Control ants, terminates and a range of insect pests in the home and garden Suitable for most types of surfaces.
David Grays Bifenthrin
For the protection of structures from subterranean termite damage and for the control of termites & more.
Out Of Bounds
Out of Bounds is a popular, highly effective broad spectrum insecticide used for the protection of structures from termite damage and for the control of a range of other outdoor domestic pests.
David Grays Bug Gun
For the protection of structures from subterranean termite damage and for the control of termites and a range of other urban pests.1 L
Winter Garden Pests
Keep an eye on your garden! By the time spring/summer arrives; some pests can destroy your entre garden. Here are common winter garden pests & the products to use for the control of them.
Aphids
Aphids are a problem because they will distort and weaken new growth. They can easily and rapidly reproduce.Â
Eco-Oil
Eco-oil is a registered organic miticide and insecticide. It controls a range of problem insects including scale, aphids, two-spotted mite, whitefly, mealybugs and citrus leafminer.
Malathion Garden Spray
For the control of aphids, mites, scale, cabbage moth and loopers on ornamentals and vegetables and fruit fly on fruit trees in the home garden. 200ml
Yates Rose Shield
Yates Rose Shield is an all in one insecticide, fungicide and miticide for controlling pests & diseases on roses and ornamental plants.
Baythroid
Yates Baythroid controls a wide range of insect pests in ornamental plants and vegetables in the home garden.
Slugs, Snails & Grubs
During autumn & winter these pests are on the rampage. Ensure you protect young seedlings.
Blitzem Snail & Slug Pellets
Kills snails and slugs by dehydration. Control snails & slugs for up to 5-7 days Economical control of snails and slugs. Pellets are mould resistant
David Grays Snail Killer Pellets
To control snails and slugs in vegetables, flower beds and pot plants. 500g
Easy Trap Snails & Slugs
Natural alternative to poisons and pesticides Natural recipe included on instructions Effective, Great Value, Reusable.
Caterpillars
Natures Way Caterpillar Killer
Natures Way Caterpillar Killer specifically targets caterpillars and is safe for beneficial insects such as ladybirds and bees. Yates Nature's Way products are based on natural, low toxic & organic ingredients.
Eco-Neem
Control of a broad range of chewing and sucking insects including: caterpillars, curl grubs, grasshoppers (wingless), aphids, mites, lawn armyworm, citrus leafminer, whitefly, mealybugs and fungus gnats in soil.
White Oil
To control Scale Insects on Fruit Trees, Shrubs and Vines
Fungal Diseases
Eco-Neem
For the control of a broad range of chewing and sucking insects including: caterpillars, curl grubs, grasshoppers (wingless), aphids, mites, lawn armyworm, citrus leafminer, whitefly, mealybugs and fungus gnats in soil
Eco-Fungicide
eco-fungicide is a registered organic fungicide for the control of powdery mildew, black spot and rust in many plants including tomatoes, zucchini, roses, grapevines and geraniums.
David Grays Mancozeb
To control certain fungal diseases on ornamentals, fruits, vegetables and turf in the home garden.
Lime Sulphur
For the control of both Pests and Diseases Controls Diseases. Scale, Leaf Curl, Shot holefreckle, Rust, Black Spot and Powdery Mildew Controls Pests. Two Spotted Mite, Bryobia Mite and Red Spider Mite.
Copper Oxlychloride
Used for the control of certain fungal diseases of fruit trees, vegetables and ornamentals in the home garden..
Bindii
Bindii grows in winter! Get control of it before spring/summer arrives.
Yates Bindii Clover Weed Killer
Yates Lawn Bindii Clover Weedkiller controls bindii, clover and other broadleaf weeds such as dandelions in many types of lawns..
Bindie 100ml
Broad spectrum weed killer for all types of lawns including Buffalo.
