Complete removal of pests demands serious treatment, which could be dangerous if handled by an inexperienced person.
The national average price of pest control in Australia is between $120 and $700. There is a huge range of pest control services with varying costs. General services and costs are listed below.
Service | Cost |
|---|---|
Internal and external spray (one-off treatment) in a three-bedroom home | $130 |
Internal and external spray (one-off treatment in a four-bedroom home) | $170 |
Indoor flea and tick treatment | $150 to $275 |
Rodent removal | $250 to $300 |
Possum removal | $225 |
Termite treatment (in an isolated area) | $180 to $225 |
Pre-purchase of pest inspection | $250 |
Building and pest inspection (combined) | $300 to $600 |
Pest control costs and services are further classified as general treatment (indoor and outdoor) or regular internal treatment.
Pest control experts will treat cockroaches, spiders, silverfish, and ants inside and outside the home. Treatment includes thoroughly spraying pest control spray, dusting wall cavities (cracks and crevices included) and roof, and applying gel in the kitchen(s), bathrooms, and other sensitive areas. Homeowners are entitled to a 12-months warranty on these services. The average cost is between $180 to $220 for a complete service.
Fumigation presence can last from 3 weeks to 3 months, where a mild pest control shows its effects for at three weeks while a strong pest control retains results for 3+ months. Insecticides and pesticides are two types of pest control treatment that are in solid and liquid form.
These are used to eliminate termites, cockroaches, ants and other small insects. Liquid insecticides kill the pests immediately. Solid insecticides are used when liquid pesticides fail. Any solid insecticide can take up to 3 weeks to show the results. If solid chemicals show no results, pest control companies use a different solution that consumes six weeks to show the effects. Heat treatment is another way for killing the cockroaches taking up to 120 days, along with regular re-treatment. Pest control treatment with powered chemicals demands checking it once every 3-4 weeks.
These are in a solid form that is used with bait for attracting rodents. Solid rodenticides use Bromodialone, Difethialone, and other similar chemicals, effective enough to kill the rodents in a single feeding. Place the rodenticides in their main entryway once every 12 hours to 2 days. Please beware as rodenticides are harmful to pets and other small animals. Most pest control companies offer a 3-month warranty on rodent remedy.
Fumigation is an effective and fast solution for the complete eradication of the following pest and insects.
Cockroaches are highly versatile and can resist radiation. But a pest control expert can eradicate them with poisonous gas pumped during fumigation. The gas kills all species of cockroaches by entering wall voids and all potential hideouts, taking a maximum of two weeks to completely exterminating cockroaches from home. Time can vary depending upon the extent of the infection.
Poisonous gas (Sulfuryl Fluorid)e is pumped in a sealed place (where bed bugs are present), suffocating them and their eggs by removing oxygen. Under a specific temperature, these pests can be killed within 80 hours of fumigation. Professional fumigators can kill spiders, rodents, pantry pest and wood-boring beetles by pumping chemical gases. Current temperature, amount of fumigant and the extent of infection govern the time required for completing the job. On average, it will take a week for the complete eradication of all these insects.
Yes, pest control services are worth the money. Benefits and reasons to opt for professional pest control services are listed below.
Pests and insects carry different diseases and infections with them, which is hazardous to human health. Complete removal of pests demands chemical treatment, which is dangerous if handled by an inexperienced person. Hiring a pest control service is much safer, eliminating the health risks and risk of improper chemical handling.
An inexperienced person doing DIY pest control will take a lot of time to produce questionable results. A professional will work faster because they are aware of the procedure.
DIY pest control does not guarantee effectiveness neither in the short run nor in the long run. Hiring a pest control service guarantees full effectiveness for a long time. Professionals follow a protocol that includes observing the type of pests, coverage area and sources (nests). They then develop an extermination plan to achieve maximum effectiveness.
Upon completing the job, professionals give free advice and tips to homeowners, targeting prevention from re-infection. They educate individuals on how the pests make their way to the home and ways to control the damage done by them. These tips and advice help keep the house pest-free.
Pesticides and gases used for pest removal contain toxic elements harmful to humans, pets and plants. These chemicals become severely dangerous for pregnant women, children, older people, and people with respiratory issues. The ingredients are listed below.
Pyrethroids (Cyfluthrin. Deltamethrin)
Fipronil
Baits (Hydramethylnon)
Botanicals (Pyrethrum)
You can ensure safety from pest control chemicals by proper handling. Professionals take precautions and safety measures to ensure their and homeowners’ safety and store them cautiously.
Please note that all pest control solutions are not dangerous as some of them have natural ingredients like lemongrass oil, sodium chloride and thyme, called the minimum risk pesticides. The strength and concentration of the chemical govern their toxicity level. Highly concentrated chemicals pose a greater health hazard. There are some pest control tasks you can do yourself safely.The use of chemicals with lacking guidance and training causes people to get exposed to the chemicals through inhalation or direct skin contact. The exposure leads to mild or severe poisoning.
Mild side effects include dizziness, headache, and eye and skin irritation. Moderate side effects include abdominal pain, hair loss, seizure, diarrhea, fever and vomiting.
Moreover, severe consequences can be fatal, leading to nervous system issues, skin cancer, organ failure, brain damage, sterility and fertility issues.
Seeking professional help is critcally important.