Pest Control Pre & Post Treatment Advice
PEST CONTROL PRODUCTS…
All products used by Silk’s Pest Control are approved by The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA). A Pest Management Activity Record will be provided to you on the day with your documentation.
PRIOR TO YOUR PEST CONTROL SERVICE…
To achieve an effective result for your pest control service, we recommend moving any small furniture or stored goods /boxes etc away from the internal skirting boards.
The day before the service, if you can vacuum the floors and the mop along the skirting boards, that will help to achieve a better result.
ON THE DAY OF YOUR PEST CONTROL SERVICE…
VENTILATION…
It is recommended that all windows and doors are opened, and that all Air Conditioners are turned off while the pest control service is being performed.
OCCUPANTS & PETS…
All Occupants will need to move outside or to a room/area not being treated while the pest control service is being performed. There should be no entry into the property for approximately 20-30 minutes after the pest control service has been completed.
DOGS & CATS – Food & water bowls need to be moved off the floor areas and placed on the kitchen bench. Pets will need to move outside or to a room/area not being treated while the pest control service is being performed.
BIRDS – Cages will need to be moved outside or to a room/area not being treated while the pest control service is being performed.
FISH/REPTILES – tanks to be covered and filters must be turned off while the pest control service is being performed.
AFTER YOUR PEST CONTROL SERVICE HAS BEEN COMPLETED…
CLEANING INTERNAL AREAS…
The surface spray that we use can last up to 6 months for internal areas if the surface spray is left in place.
DO NOT MOP UP AGAINST THE WALLS – If you mop against the walls, you will remove the surface spray that has been applied. When mopping your floors, stay approximately 5cm away from the base of the walls/skirting boards.
ALTERNATIVES TO MOPPING…
If dust or dirt builds up next to the walls, instead of mopping, use a soft bristled broom against the walls/skirting boards. For a surface spray to remain effective over long periods of time, they need to be left in place where the pest technician has applied the treatment on the surface.
EXTERNAL/OUTDOOR AREAS…
In external/outdoor areas that are exposed to the elements, on average the surface spray will last up to 3 months.
WARRANTY…
For all Warranty information, please visit our Warranty Information Page www.termitesbrisbane.com.au/pest-control-warranty
HOW TO KEEP PESTS OUT OF YOUR HOME…
COCKROACHES + SILVERFISH…
These pests can be brought into the house in storage boxes and containers, so ensure that you check all boxes and containers for pest activity before bringing them inside.
GERMAN COCKROACHES…
In our experience, one of the biggest causes of German Cockroach infestations is from fruit shops and supermarkets. When bringing your shopping home in cardboard boxes, it is recommended that you empty the boxes immediately and dispose of the box immediately in the bin outside. German Cockroaches like to place eggs in the cardboard corrugation and when those eggs hatch in your home – you can experience large infestation problems if they are not detected early.
DOORS + WINDOWS…
Where you are able to, keep your doors and windows closed or flyscreens closed during the day and night to prevent pests flying in from outside.
REMEMBER… Queensland is a tropical environment overrun with pests! Our job is to manage pest numbers and infestations. Completely eliminating all pest activity in your home is not possible.
ADAM SILK – Director | Silk’s Pest Control / Termites Brisbane
