A general pest control visit is the simplest way to deal with the everyday pests that share valley homes. In the Yarra Valley, that usually means spiders around windows and verandahs, ants in the kitchen, cockroaches behind appliances and silverfish in damp rooms. One visit covers the inside of the home, the outside walls and the roof space, so you are not chasing each pest one at a time.
When you call, tell us what you have seen, how big the home is and whether it sits on a slab or on stumps. We give you upfront pricing on the phone and book a nearby independent crew who works across the valley every week. Brick homes in town, weatherboard cottages and farmhouses on acreage are all part of a normal week for them.
- An inside spray along skirting boards, door frames and window frames
- An outside barrier around the walls, eaves, verandahs and entry points
- A dusting treatment in the roof space where it can be reached
- Checks of the subfloor, garage and sheds where access allows
- Plain tips on gaps to seal and things to move away from the house
To get ready, clear the floor along the walls, put away food and pet bowls, and make sure the roof hatch can be reached. People and pets usually stay out of treated rooms until the spray has dried, and the crew will talk this through on the day. Woodpiles, leaf litter and plants touching the walls all give pests a way in, so a quick tidy of the yard helps.
Most homes around the Yarra Valley book a general treatment once a year, often in spring. Call 03 7053 9852 to get a price and book a visit.