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09/06/2020

Why rats are a growing problem during the coronavirus epidemic

Rats are one of the most problematic pests at the best of times for businesses handling food and homes in urban areas where any source of food is nearby. Now, during this COVID-19 global pandemic, even rats are under pressure.
Throughout urban areas, there are populations of rats that have relied on ready sources of food supplies from the many businesses handling food or where food is eaten and discarded. Food waste is generated not just in restaurants, cafes and fast-food outlets, but also in offices and other businesses where employees take their own food into the buildings.
Normally, rats live close to their food sources. With the widespread lock-down and closures of businesses, however, many of these regular sources of food have disappeared. Urban rats are now facing hunger in their own territories, which drives them to change their normal behaviour; they are no longer nocturnal and wary of people or new surroundings. They become bold and venture out to new places. This behaviour threatens our food supplies at any point along the supply chain as large numbers of rats try to access new areas for shelter and food.

The Risks from Rats:

a. Population Growth: Rats are fast breeders when food is plentiful and there is little predation. In urban areas, even the presence of cats and dogs has little effect on numbers and, in some cases, may even result in more food being available.
Brown rats have litters of 7-8 pups and can have from 3-6 litters per year. The pups take 2–3 months to reach sexual maturity, at which point, the females from this first litter can mate and, within 21 days, produce 7–8 pups each and they also go on to have 3–6 litters per year. With a food supply and lack of pest control, a rat population can increase exponentially in a new area.
Rats are highly adaptable to their surroundings and the availability of food, water and shelter. An urban environment generally offers an abundance of these both indoors and outdoors. Their agility, curiosity and intelligence mean they’re very adept at finding new places suitable for their survival.
Finding a new area triggers a rapid growth in population until factors become limiting. The same effect occurs when control strategies are not sufficient to wipe out a population. Rats can quickly restore their numbers with successful breeding until competition for resources limits breeding and survival.

b. Spread Diseases and Parasites: Rats can spread a wide range of diseases and parasites into the places they infest in urban areas. A single rat can also carry multiple types of pathogen and parasite, including bacteria, viruses’ protozoans, and parasitic worms. Rats also carry ectoparasites that include fleas, ticks, lice and mites, which are vectors of other diseases. They contaminate their runs and the places they visit with urine, faeces and saliva, which can transmit diseases.

c. These include but not limited to:

• Leptospirosis and Weil’s disease
• Hantavirus
• Rat-bite fever
• Cryptosporidiosis
• Rat tapeworm
• Toxoplasmosis
• Salmonellosis

There are many ways that humans can catch a disease from rodents either indirectly in the places they have infested or directly from coming into close contact with them.

• Drinking contaminated water or eating contaminated food.
• Inhalation or direct contact with rodent excreta (urine, faeces, saliva) on contaminated surfaces.
• Handling or inhaling microorganism-containing particles aerosolised from hay, woodpiles or other materials contaminated with infectious rodent urine.
• Particles in dust made airborne by sweeping places where rats are present.
• Handling of infected rodents.
• Bites and scratches — microorganisms carried in saliva can infect both humans and other rodents.
• Dogs and cats eating rodents and then catching parasites such as tapeworms that can be passed on to humans by them.
• Rodents can also act as reservoirs for various flying-insect-borne diseases.

During the pandemic, health services are under immense pressure from the massive influx of patients infected with COVID-19. They are focusing a large proportion of their resources to managing these patients and have reduced capacity to deal with other diseases. Rat infestations create multiple threats to health, therefore it is vital to maintain measures to control them to both protect food supplies and prevent overloading of the health services.

d. Damage to Products and Property: Rats cause damage to property from their tendency to burrow and their ability to gnaw many materials to gain access to places or out of habit. Rat’s teeth are hard enough to gnaw wood, aluminium, plastic, lead and even some types of steel — gnaw marks are often the first sign of an infestation.

A survey by the Centre for Economics and Business Research (Cebr), found that rats were the most destructive pest for businesses. They cause gnawing damage to buildings and fixtures, making holes to gain access around doors, windows, pipework, drains – they can even swim round toilet U-bends!
The most common problem reported by businesses was damage to electrical equipment, with 49% reporting machinery or wiring as most affected. This can result in production downtime or fires when rats gnaw through the plastic insulation and short the wires.

e. Consume and contaminate food supplies: Rats need to eat about a tenth of their body weight each day and have daily access to water. They nest near their food supplies and make multiple visits to their food sources. They contaminate the food and surrounding surfaces with urine, droppings, and filth picked up from the environment. Whatever they gnaw will also be contaminated with their saliva.

Rats are capable of gnawing through many types of food packaging, including cardboard, paper, plastic, and multi-layer packaging materials. This causes loss of stock to businesses both from the food rats eat and contaminate or leave in damaged packaging.

The Economic Cost of Rats

Rats are a financial and business risk and pose a risk to public health and food security. Infestations can result in several costs to a business or home owner:

• treatment to eradicate rats
• repairs to property
• replacement of contaminated stock or defaced items
• loss of reputation for towns, cities and businesses
• loss of business
• potential litigation

Perfect Pest Solution performs a vital function to prevent the populations of rats in urban areas growing out of control during lock-downs and concentration of food supplies in the retail supply chain. With health services already overloaded from dealing with COVID-19 patients, it’s essential to take measures to prevent other sources of illness.

Please contact Perfect Pest Solution Pty Ltd via www.perfectpestsolution.com.au/contact/ or on 1300 661 985 for an inspection and obligation free quotation.

22/03/2020

Bushfire smoke, fire and heat increases pest activity in NSW homes

With the recent, tragic bushfires and smoke issues in NSW, Perfect Pest Solution, has seen a sharp rise in pests invading homes. Experience has shown, dust, bushfire smoke and hot weather can affect pests.
Recent bushfires and smoke have caused our native animals to seek shelter, and Australian pests are in the same boat.
It is well known how fire affects large marsupials like kangaroos, koalas, and wombats. However, not much is known about how fire affects pests like rats, mice, spiders, and other creepy crawlies.

Bushfires result in the loss of pest habitats

Fire results in destruction of undergrowth, bark and leaf litter. This undergrowth is what pests use to hide from predators like birds and lizards. If they manage to survive a fire storm, there will not be enough undergrowth left to shelter them.

“You will often see birds flocking to an area which has been burnt because they know that the pests there will be easy pickings. This leads to pests quickly seeking out refuse in unburnt areas and structures. The gardens around a home are an ideal safe area. As a bonus, the structure of the home will provide nooks and crevasses for them to hide in.”

Air conditioning invites pests

Home and office air conditioning are great in times of excessive heat. They provide a nice cool environment for humans and pets to shelter in. But, due to homes and offices not being airtight, some of this cold air will escape under doors and around windows.

“As pests scurry about, they often go past these cool airflows. To a pest this can come as a welcome relief and often enter to explore this new environment.”
In the wild, a cool airflow is often associated with water and or a damp, safe place. This is exactly where pests want to be. It will provide water and a possible food source in the form of rotting vegetation and insects.
Once they enter a home or office, they will often come across food sources like food scraps. Water sources are provided in the form of a dripping tap or the drip tray under the fridge. Unlike the outside environment there are very few predators to deal with. This often allows them to breed up in significant numbers. When these numbers are in plaque proportion, they will be readily visible to people.
This is when a professional pest controller is called in to deal with an outbreak.

Smoke and dust reduces the effectiveness of pest treatments

When smoke hangs around for weeks or months in can significantly reduce the effectiveness of pest treatments. Large dust storms that come from burnt fire grounds will have a similar effect.

“Dust, ash or smoke particles can simply put a fine layer over chemical barriers. The insects or pests are then able to simply walk across this layer and are unlikely to get exposed to the chemical beneath.”
Perfect Pest Solution technicians recommend that you lightly hose the treated areas with water to wash of the dust, ash and smoke particulates. Obviously, this can be difficult in times of water restrictions that NSW is now experiencing.
It is however not recommended to blast the treated areas with a high-pressure cleaner or the use of detergents. Detergents and high pressure will strip away the treatment leaving nothing to deal with the pests.
If you have any questions about how you can reduce the pests around your home and office, then get in touch with a local professional pest controller, like Perfect Pest Solution.

21/03/2020

YOU COULD BE UNKNOWINGLY WELCOMING TERMITES INTO YOUR HOME?

Termites are among homeowners’ worst nightmares. They aren’t just nasty little pests that make your home dirty – they can tear through your home’s materials, damaging your property and making your home less safe for your family and guests. Taking proactive measures can help you keep termites out of your house. Follow the advice stated in this blog.
WHAT ARE TERMITES?
Termites are known as “silent destroyers” because of their ability to chew through wood, flooring and even wallpaper undetected. There are about 2,000 known termite species in the world. Each year, termites cause more than $5 billion in property damage. Termite colonies eat non-stop, 24 hours a day, seven days a week!
WHAT HELPS TERMITES TO THRIVE?
Termites require moisture and food to survive. They seek out wood, objects that contain cellulose and moist areas. Fair chances are, your home might be providing a good source of food and moisture to them, which might eventually invite thousands and quickly turn into Termite infestation.
Termites cannot just eat your property, but your wallet too. Regular inspections can help to protect your home from termites’ infestation by lessening the favourable conditions around your house that make them thrive.
Here’s the list of conditions that draw termites to your house and allow them to thrive:
MOISTURE
Termites need moisture to thrive. Moisture is the primary factor to attract termites to your home. You may not think that your house is a source of moisture, but there can be small leakage that you are not aware of. Any water leakage problem in bathrooms, under the slabs or against the walls outside can draw in termites.
It is, therefore, crucial to have a thorough check of your property inside out for any signs of moisture, plumbing leaks and to make sure that you have adequate ventilation.
Water dripping from the overflow pipes of air conditioners can also be a significant source of built-in moisture which will surely invite termites over a period of time. We highly recommend plumbing air conditioners into your downpipes and direct them into the stormwater instead of the ground.
ORGANIC MATERIALS
The stylish exterior of a property may attract you, but termites look for more than style when they attach a home. They are attracted to the organic materials in and around your home. You can’t do anything the wood present in your house. But you can keep other organic materials away from your home, such as organic mulches. The unprocessed organic mulch around your house can be a significant factor to attract termites. Sometimes dumping newspapers, cardboards, scrap wood, large shrubs along with mulch around your home might prove to worsen the situation even more. Doing such, you are providing a very favourable moist environment and food to the termites and also showing them easy entry to your home through the weep holes or cracks within the concrete slabs. It is recommended to keep organic mulch away from your home so that the termites will not be tempted to step ahead towards your home.
Make sure to store firewood, timber or wooden furniture in a place that doesn’t come into contact of your house. Many at times these items been left in storage, become infested with termites without homeowners even realizing it.
There are cases where the homeowners who live in raised homes, store the leftover offcuts from the deck repairs or fencing below it, which in turn provides a convenient source of food for the termites.
CLIMATE
Warm and humid areas of the world are more likely to attract termites than cold areas. That means that the interior of the building will also become more attractive to termites if you live in a colder region of the country. Termites thrive in conditions where there is a lot of lush vegetation. Vegetation will attract termites because of the moisture in the soil. If you live in a climate where it is easy to grow vegetables or flowers, you might also end up attracting termites as well. To control these pests, clear any tree branches that fall around the home, and keep your bushes and shrubs trimmed.
CHOOSE YOUR TOPSOIL CAREFULLY
Incautiously purchasing topsoil for your garden can be significant way of transporting termites onto your property from another region. Though termites can’t survive if they lose their Queen and colony, they, however, can potentially reproduce if the topsoil contains winged reproductive termites (Swarmers) and primed to colonise new territory. It is, therefore, recommended to buy topsoil from a reputable supplier to avoid the risk.
AVOID BEING AT RISK
When purchasing a new home, you must get a pre-purchase timber pest report. PPS building inspections will investigate for termite activity or damage, as well as pest attack or damage. Using the latest technology, your inspector will visually inspect all accessible areas of your property. Areas that are commonly inspected are roof cavities and subfloor areas, as well as the interior and exterior of the property. Before signing contracts, be sure to book in an inspection with Perfect Pest Solution

21/03/2020

COVID-19 UPDATE

WE WISH TO ADVISE OUR VALUED CUSTOMERS THAT WE CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE CORONA VIRUS SITUATION CAREFULLY. WE ARE STILL OPERATING BUSINESS AS USUAL, HOWEVER WITH THE GOVERNMENT’S ADVICE WE ARE TAKING SOME EXTRA PRECAUTIONS TO ENSURE OUR STAFF AND CUSTOMERS SAFETY.

WE MAY BE ASKING YOU OR THE OCCUPANTS OF ANY PROPERTY YOU WOULD LIKE TREATED/INSPECTED SOME FURTHER QUESTIONS SUCH AS IF YOU’VE TRAVELLED OVERSEAS OR HAVE EXPERIENCED ANY SYMPTOMS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS WHICH WILL BE USED TO DETERMINE ANY ADDITIONAL PRECAUTIONS WE NEED TO TAKE DURING OUR INSPECTION.

WE WILL HOLD ALL INFORMATION PROVIDED IN STRICT CONFIDENCE. WE WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE GOVERNMENT’S ADVICE AND WILL UPDATE YOU IF ANYTHING CHANGES. WE SEE NO REASON WHY THE CURRENT RECOMMENDATIONS SHOULD AFFECT OUR ABILITY TO PROVIDE OUR CUSTOMERS WITH THE SERVICES THEY REQUIRE.

TAKE CARE AND STAY SAFE.

THE TEAM AT PERFECT PEST SOLUTION

24/09/2019

Signs of wasp nests

If you are experiencing high numbers of wasps in your home or garden there is likely to be a nest nearby, either on your property, in your garden or very close by. A mature European Wasp nest in summer can contain thousands of wasps. It is important to treat a wasp nest early to reduce the threat of a wasp sting, which can be very painful and even cause an allergic reaction.

Worried about a wasp nest?

You should not attempt to treat a wasp nest if you are sensitive to stings. If you disturb a nest, you may provoke the wasps inside to attack and sting you as a form of defence.

At Perfect Pest Solution (PPS), we offer a professional wasp nest treatment service to protect you from harmful stings by eliminating the nest.
• Qualified professionals - All our wasp control technicians are fully trained and equipped with all necessary safety gear to complete the treatment quickly and safely.
• Safe treatments - Our expert technicians follow strict guidelines to ensure you and your family are safe from harm during treatment.
• Nest removal - We can also arrange for the removal of a nest (at a later date; at least 48 hours after treatment to allow for scout wasps to return and be killed) to reduce the risk of a secondary infestation.
• Qualified professionals - All our wasp control technicians are fully trained and equipped with all necessary safety gear to complete the treatment quickly and safely.
• Safe treatments - Our expert technicians follow strict guidelines to ensure you and your family are safe from harm during treatment.
• Nest removal - We can also arrange for the removal of a nest (at a later date; at least 48 hours after treatment to allow for scout wasps to return and be killed) to reduce the risk of a secondary infestation.

How big can a wasp nest be?

At first, a wasp nest will start off very small. When a Queen wasp starts to build a nest in spring it is usually about the size of a walnut or golf ball. As summer progresses the nest will grow rapidly in size, as the number of wasps increase. A nest can become the size of a football, or even bigger in some cases. It is best to treat a nest earlier in the year before numbers increase and the wasps become more aggressive.

Difference between wasps and bees

It is possible to confuse wasps with bees. However, the treatment available for a wasp nest and a bee hive differ. Bees are an endangered species and a bees nest will only be removed if it poses a significant threat to nearby people. PPS will only treat a bees nest as a last resort and with honey bees, only after contacting a qualified bee keeper.
Treatments for a wasp nest are far more common and can be carried out professionally by PPS, quickly and safely.

Key facts

The English Wasp (Vespula vulgaris) and the European or German wasp (Vespula germanica) have become established in NSW, Vic, and Tasmania and over time will become widespread throughout Australia.
The Papernest Wasp nests are generally smaller and are the wasp nests you are most likely to see on external surfaces of your home or business.
Other wasp species are also considered pests but are far less common.

o Wasps have much less hair on their bodies than bees.
o Wasps have a tighter waist between the thorax and abdomen than bees.
o Wasps are sometimes mistaken for hornets as they are similar in appearance, but wasps are smaller in size.
o Wasps have distinctive yellow and black markings on their bodies.
o They have three main body parts; the head, thorax and the abdomen.
o Worker wasps vary in size from 12-17mm.
o Only female wasps sting and can do so repeatedly.

Have you spotted Wasp Nest?

Call Perfect Pest Solution (PPS) today on 1300 661 985 for advice and to schedule a wasp nest inspection of your home or business or contact us now:
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02/09/2019

Silverfish Control
Capable of thriving in most climates, silverfish prefer to dwell in dark, damp areas such as kitchens and bathrooms that provide them with food and shelter.
They are especially attracted to paper and damp clothing and are commonly found in stored boxes in garages and sheds. Silverfish feed on carbohydrates, particularly sugars and starches, but they may also feed on cellulose, shampoos, glue in books, linen, silk and dead insects.
Silverfish have been known to cause extensive damage by ruining photos, books, wallpaper and anything made of cotton.
Call Perfect Pest Solution now and we’ll work with you to control your Silverfish Problem – Guaranteed!
Our Silverfish Services Include;
Setting up a guaranteed program to control silverfish in your building and it’s surrounding environment and advise how you can help reduce future problems.
What You Can Do At Home…
Dehumidify your home – Reduce the humidity in your home.
Vacuum your house often – Vacuum to eliminate their food source and sucks eggs out of the carpet and baseboards.
Remove food sources from your house – Don’t leave books on the floor and clean up your dirty laundry before it sits there too long.
Caulk all cracks and crevices where they could lay eggs – Fill in any dark, damp cracks and crevices.
GET A FREE SILVERFISH QUOTE NOW – Phone 1300 661 985 or http://www.perfectpestsolution.com.au/contact/

11/07/2019

Rat Eradication & Control
Acting at the first signs of a rat problem can drastically help reduce the length of time needed to effectively control the infestation. Rats are able to breed quickly and a small problem has the potential to develop into a serious issue if left unmanaged.
Our buildings are ideal for rats and mice because they provide food, water, warmth and shelter. For these reasons you may notice rats and mice inside buildings more in the cooler months.
It is always best to be wary of the presence of Rats & Mice as they have been known to spread disease to humans via their droppings or urine and also spread sickness and death via parasites such as fleas and intestinal worms. They also cause extensive physical damage to doors, skirting boards, books, food containers and upholstery and spoil and contaminate food with their droppings, urine and fur.
Call Perfect Pest Solution Pty Ltd now and we’ll work with you to control your Rat Problem – Guaranteed!
Out Rat Services Include…
Setting up a guaranteed program to control rodents in a building and it’s surrounding environment and advise how you can help reduce future problems.
• Inspect – Carry out a survey and report our findings.
• Bait – Set up rodent bait stations at various strategic locations in and around the buildings. These rodent bait stations securely hold the bait within the station which means that secondary poisoning of non target animals are greatly reduced to almost zero.
• Traps – Set up specially designed traps where baits cannot be used.
• Tracking Powders – Use rodent tracking powders.
Do You Suspect A Rat Has Taken Up Residence in Your Business or Home? Signs of Rodent Activity may include;
• Droppings – fresh rodent droppings are shiny and pliable and within 2-3 days become dull and hard. Mouse droppings are 3-6mm long and have pointed ends. Rat droppings are up to 12mm long and have blunted ends
• Rubmarks – Greasy smear marks caused when rodents rub their fur against vertical surfaces such as walls
• Burrows – Rat burrows are normally found next to waterways and buildings.
• Sounds – Normally heard at night – squeaking in the case of mice and clawing and gnawing in the case of rats.
• Nests – A rodent nest is usually made of rags and paper and cardboard.
• Gnawing – Rats gnaw to keep their incisors down and use wood, metal, conduit and cables in order to do this. When rats gnaw cables for instance this can expose bare wires and cause short circuits or fires.
What You Can Do At Home…
• Sanitation – Reduce food and water that is available to rodent and keep rubbish indoors overnight.
• Proofing – Proof your home against rodent entry by using simple measures such as fixing mesh over holes to prevent rodent entry.
GET A FREE RAT QUOTE NOW – Phone 1300 661 985 or click here http://www.perfectpestsolution.com.au/contact/
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10/04/2019

Perfect Pest Solution Pty Ltd is proud of our association with the prestigious Kambala School in Rose Bay, Sydney.

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10/02/2019

Perfect Pest Solution Pty Ltd is proud of our association with Hartigan Bolt Commercial Property Agents.

Hartigan Bolt is a Commercial Property Agent with offices in North Sydney and Chatswood. They are a leading commercial agency with teams handling office leasing, commercial sales and property management

30/01/2019

Perfect Pest Solution is proud to announce our association with Stockland Piccadilly who have engaged our pest management services.

21/01/2019

At PPS we can protect your business against any pest infestation, prevent financial losses and reputation/brand damage. Contact us today for a quotation.

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