Essential Pest Tips
View our latest and up-to-date professional advice on how to keep your home safe from pests.
Are Pesticides safe after they dry?
The pesticides we use at LessPest are safe to us and our pets after they dry. Permethrin is the common ingredient that is used in our treatments by us at LessPest. Permethrin is one of a large class known as pyrethroids that are derived from plants.
Termite Inspection, Tallai
High Pressure Gold Coast Today we were on a Termite Inspection in Tallai, Gold Coast. We started working around the outside and immediately realised the termite pressure was exceptionally high. Termite Damage to Pergola Termite Damage There were timbers abutting into...
Does pest control sprays stain the floor?
The spray that we use at LessPest is designed to not leave a stain when mixed at the correct rate and applied to the Australian Standards. At LestPest we treat the internal perimeter to the point of run off, this is where pests enter the home and forage as they feel...
Do termites eat hardwood?
Yes. Termites can eat hardwood. There is a misguided belief out there that termites don't like or won't eat hardwood. As a Timber Pest Inspector, I'm here to tell you that's not the case. I regularly see the damage caused by termites when providing termite...
Is a building and pest inspection needed?
It is not mandatory but highly recommended, especially if you are purchasing a home from the auction. By having a building and pest inspection it gives you the buyer an opportunity to see how sounds the structure is and whether you can afford any going maintenance....
Rats Nesting In Gold Coast Cars
OMG! Rodents in my car. I would die! 😱 Don't let this become a costly exercise for your car. Rodents nesting in cars Signs rats might be nesting in your car: 🆖Droppings in car🆖Husky smell🆖Signs of a nest🆖Feet prints in dust on wheels🆖Electrical faults on dashboard...
How long do building and pest inspections take?
Each inspector should take 1.5 hours to 2 hours depending on the size of the house and how many structures are on the property. If it is a combined building & pest inspector they should be taking on average 3 hours to complete both.
What do building and pest inspectors look for in a pre-purchase building and pest inspection?
Building and Pest are two separate inspections where each inspector is licensed in their own field to look at relevant issues. Commonly they both start on the whole external fence line then move to check around the external face of the building where termite...
How often should I have a Pest Inspection for termites?
The Australian Standard says that if a house has no termite protective measure eg: chemical treated zone (known as chemical barrier) or a termite baiting system, it is recommended to have a 6 monthly inspection and not exceed a 12 month inspection. The main form of...
What does subject to building and pest inspection mean?
It's where the offer to purchase the home has been accepted and a building and pest inspector will come out an inspect the integrity of the building. Inspections are normally carried out in the cooling off period.