What Time Of Year Is Best For Getting Pest Control In Toowoomba?

Many people tend to increase their pest control efforts during the warmer months, as most pests tend to be more visible and active when the temperature rises. Although the winter may bring a reduction in visible pest activities, that doesn't mean to say that they haven't taken up residence, lying dormant and waiting for the thermometer to rise.

Termites, for example, send out scouts during the warmer months to look for fresh nest sites. If they happen to discover one on your property and take up residence, you may not notice until the next year, as winter activity is more discreet. By that time, the termites will be multiplying rapidly, creating a formidable infestation that will require considerable work to remove.

Rodents breed throughout the year and will pick a nest site that offers a nurturing environment for their young. This could mean you'll face rodent infestations throughout the year, as the rats and mice seek refuge from temperature extremes.

The timing of the lifecycle stages for each pest is different. This means your property faces different pest threats depending on the season, but the fight against unwanted critters entering the building is perennial. If you are concerned about a particular pest (such as termites, cockroaches or spiders), you'll need a customised pest control schedule that's tailored to the lifecycle of the pest.

Property owners that want year-round protection from the majority of common pests need to put in place an annual schedule of pest control measures, with interventions timed to the months where they're going to be most effective.

Although treatments may be timed to coincide with specific lifecycle stages, an intervention needs to form part of a wider process of control and prevention. For example, if you've had a bed bug infestation successfully treated, it's important that the treatment is repeated every 7-10 days until no more bedbugs are detected, regardless of the season. Although bed bugs are more active in summer, unfortunately, they don't go away in winter. Preventative measures such as reducing clutter, using a mattress protector and keeping the property in good condition can help.

In most cases, preventative measures are either free (such as ensuring food isn't left out and that the property is clean and uncluttered) or reasonably priced. Alongside a carefully planned schedule of pro-active pest control measures, it's usually possible to eliminate the risk of an unwanted infestation at any time during the year for a relatively small outlay.

Contact Keiran Mortimer Pest Control on (1800) 880500 for more information and advice.

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