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Professional Pest Manager does not recommend or endorse any particular pest manager. In choosing a suitable pest manager we recommend using our checklist below.
Choosing a pest control company
In choosing a pest control company, it’s important to choose a company you can trust. Recommendations from family and friends are a good starting point, but in deciding on a pest control company there are some key questions to ask and consider…
Is the pest manager licensed to carry out the work?
Regulations vary somewhat around Australia, but anyone carrying out pest control services need to have the appropriate license. You should ask to see the license of any pest manager who carries out a treatment.
Licenses need to specify what work they are allowed to carry out. The wording may vary in different states but “Pest Control” does not include termites or timber pests. It needs to be specified on the license if they are licenced to carrying out termite/timber pest inspections or termite treatments.
Is the company insured for the work being carried out?
The company carrying out the pest control work needs to be suitably insured, which means that should have both public liability and professional indemnity insurance.
Public liability insurance covers is any damage or harm to people or animals, as well as any accidental damage that may occur during a treatment.
Professional indemnity insurance covers financial loss, personal injury and property damage that results from a negligent act, error or omission by the pest control manager / company. For any termite/timber inspection or termite treatment services, this provides the customer with important peace of mind, where a mistake by the pest manager can lead to significant financial lose (due to termite damage).
You are within your rights to ask to see an insurance certificate of currency and the pest control company cannot refuse. Make sure it is both current and includes the services you are paying them for.
How much experience do they have?
Experience isn’t everything but it certainly helps, especially when it comes to more difficult pest problems and termite work. Ask how long the company has been in business and how much experience the technicians have. It is also likely (and not unreasonable) that an experienced company / pest manager will charge more for their services.
Pest managers need to have completed and passed the necessary training courses in order to be licenced and insured. If a pest control company provides their technicians with continuous training, it’s a strong signal that they want to provide the best service by ensuring their technicians keep up to date with the latest knowledge, techniques and products. Ask what regular training they provide and what conferences they attend.
Some companies choose to be members of an industry body. The key pest control industry body is the Australian Environmental Pest Managers Association (AEPMA). Any pest manager who is an AEPMA member is bound by their Code of Ethics, which provides you some extra protection and an extra avenue through which to pursue a complaint, if required. In addition, AEPMA manage PestCert, an accreditation that indicates that the holders have a high level of knowledge, are committed to continuous training and adhere to a range of industry codes of contact.
However, a some pest control companies choose not members of AEPMA nor have PestCert accreditation. Many of these non-member companies are still excellent, knowledgeable pest control companies delivering first class service.
Getting recommendations from friends is a great starting point to identify potential pest control companies. However, it’s still important to carry out your own checks as well. Use the checklist above as a starting point but also ask them specific questions about the services you require. Check out our pages on pest control, termite inspections and termite treatments for additional questions you need to ask.
Although everyone likes a bargain, don’t necessarily go for the cheapest price, especially when it comes to termite inspections and treatments. A quality pest professional will not undervalue their skill and expertise. They will take time to carry out a professional and thorough treatment. Pricing should vary depending on the nature of the job and size of the property. However, as well as asking the price, ask how long the treatment will take. If a company is not prepared to say how long it will take or indicates a time a lot quicker than alternative quotes, you should be wary.
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Pest Control in your city
Sydney Pest Control
Sydney is well known for it’s cockroaches, but has plenty of other pests as well, with ants and spiders top of the list. Of course it is home to the Sydney funnel web spider and paralysis ticks are common, especially in the northern beaches area.
Homeowners need to be aware of the threat termites pose, as they are active all year.
Go to our Pest Control Sydney for more information on the key pests found in Sydney and the main pest and termite control services.
Melbourne Pest Control
Melbourne has a “pest season” during the warmer months of the year, with the rodent season during winter, when rats and mice come inside for warmth and shelter. Typically spiders appear first in Spring, followed by cockroaches, with ants and wasps reaching their peak in Summer and Autumn.
Although some councils don’t species all suburbs as areas of termite risk, homes throughout Melbourne are at risk of termite attack, so termite inspection and termite treatments are a must for homeowners.
Go to our Pest Control Melbourne page for more information on the main pests found in Melbourne.
Brisbane Pest Control
Brisbane’s sub-tropical climate means plenty of moisture and year-round warm temperatures, making it a pest haven!
The conditions in Brisbane are ideal for termites and they can cause significant damage in as little as 6 months. Termite inspections and termite treatments to protect homes are a must for Brisbane homeowners.
Of course, cockroaches, spiders and ants love the conditions too, and the plentiful rainfall make it ideal for mosquitoes and biting midges.
For more information on the main pests and key pest treatments in Brisbane go to our Pest Control Brisbane page.
Perth Pest Control
Perth’s dry climate may make mosquito problems a little less common than on the east coast of Australia, but the year round warm temperatures are pretty ideal for a wide range of pests including termites, spiders, ants and cockroaches. Rodents can be a problem in the winter months too!
Perth homeowners needs to have a termite management system installed around their house coupled with annual termite inspections to keep their home protected.
For more information on the main pests and key pest treatments for Perth, check out our Pest Control Perth page.
Adelaide Pest Control
Adelaide is the driest capital city in Australia which can make pest levels a bit variable… they generally like a bit of rain to get breeding! However, there are still plenty of pests year round keep homeowners and businesses on their toes!
Apart from the normal culprits – spiders, ants and cockroaches – homeowners need to be very aware of the termite threat. Also there is the worry of the dangerous European wasp in the warmer months and of course rodents like coming inside for warmth during winter.
For more information on the main pests and key pest treatments in Adelaide, go to our Pest Control Adelaide page.