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Pest control guides for the Illawarra
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Bed Bugs: What To Do First
Do not throw the mattress out and do not move to another room — moving spreads them. Contain the bedding, stop sleeping elsewhere in the house, and get the room inspected.
Read the guide →Do Bird Deterrents Actually Work?
Physical exclusion — mesh, netting and spiking — reliably works because it removes access. Ultrasonic units, plastic owls and reflective tape almost never work for long.
Read the guide →Pest Control Rules for NSW Food Businesses
NSW food businesses must take all practicable measures to keep pests out, and an inspector will expect a documented program — but engaging a licensed pest controller is not itself required.
Read the guide →The First Signs of Termites in a House
The earliest termite signs are usually mud tubes on brick or piers, timber that sounds hollow when tapped, doors that suddenly stick, and paint that looks blistered or rippled.
Read the guide →What Is Cm3 Prequalification?
Cm3 is an independent check that a contractor's safety systems, insurances and licences are in place and current. It is a safety prequalification, not a rating of their trade work.
Read the guide →Who Pays for Pest Control in a Strata Building?
As a general rule it follows the common-property line: the owners corporation deals with pests in common property, and the lot owner with pests confined inside their own lot.
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