Dedant Building and Pest

Spiders are among the most bothersome and disliked pests that you can find in your home. As such, many people often want to know how to remove spiders from their home. In truth, while they may disgust many people, spiders are an important part of the ecosystem. They eat smaller bugs like ants, flies, mosquitoes and moths that can transmit diseases. Regardless, it is completely understandable not to want them around your home. Thus, here are 4 ways you can keep spiders from your home. 1)     Destroy any webs you find Spiders construct webs to catch and eat their prey. These webs become an eyesore and a hindrance in your home. As such, you should take a broom or vacuum and destroy any webs you find around your property. By doing this, you are instinctively warning the spider that the area is not safe, which will force them to move on. 2)     Get rid of hiding places for spiders Spiders love having places that they can hide in. They will take advant...

Fleas and ticks are generally thought to thrive in the humid conditions of summer. However, some breeds of these pests are most active in winter. Thus, you should always have a plan to protect yourself from fleas and ticks. Regardless of the season, fleas and ticks will seek out a warm place to burrow, whether that be your home, your pet, your clothes or even your skin. As such, we have put together a list of 4 tips you can use to protect yourself from fleas and ticks. 1)     Treat your pets When they bite, ticks can spread diseases that are fatal to cats and dogs. As such, you should regularly comb and provide year-round flea and tick protection for your pets. Your most reliable option is to get some form of oral or topical treatment. Oral treatments are a form of an ingestible pill that protects your dog from fleas and ticks. Topical treatments are applied to the fur or skin and are available to both cats and dogs. Ultimately, you should research and consult a v...

As we move toward June and the start of winter, it is worthwhile to be mindful of winter pests that can lurk around your home in the colder months. When seasons change, various animals change their behaviour to cope with these conditions. Preparing early for changing seasonal conditions will make keeping your home pest-free that much easier. As such, we have put together this blog to help you know what types of pests to prepare for before winter begins. 1)     Mice and rats Mice and rats are warm blooded animals. That means they will seek out places of warmth and shelter that have food. Unfortunately, your home fits that description perfectly. These rodents will hide in your walls, near warm pipes, in ceiling insulation or in areas like basements. Rats can spread disease, eat away at electoral wiring and even raid your kitchen if left unchecked. To treat a mice or rat infestation, consider getting baited traps. Alternatively, you may wish to get a cat, which are grea...

Lizards are a common sight around Queensland homes. However, not everyone is comfortable having these reptiles around the home. You have many options available for removing lizards. In this blog, we're going to share our tips for making sure geckos and skinks leave your home and stay out. Know the signs Recognising the signs of a lizard presence is your first step for getting them out of your home. Geckos communicate with a series of loud clicks and squeaks. Lizards can drop their tails to distract predators. If you find these tails around your home, this can be evidence that a lizard is occupying your home. Catch and release them if you see them When removing lizards, it is important not to kill them because some types of lizards are protected species. Try and catch it and release lizards away from your home if you find them. If you see a lizard on your wall or on the floor, trap them in a jar and carry them back into the wilderness. Chopped onions Driving lizards away from your ...

A termite inspection and treatment can cost hundreds of dollars which might tempt you to do it yourself. But it’s worth asking – are DIY Termite Inspections and Treatment a good idea? In this blog, we examine that very question to give you an answer. A DIY inspection is harder than it looks Termites are surprisingly very difficult to spot. Pest inspectors require significant training and experience in order to effectively spot termites. Many building and pest inspectors will have had years of experience in other fields such as construction before they ever inspect a house for termites. This is because termites are experts at entering wooden structures unseen. They burrow into the wooden frames of your home and can go undetected for months. A simple visual inspection by the untrained eye may not be enough to spot them. This is especially true for termite barriers. A trained inspector knows what an ineffective barrier looks like, while a layperson may not. Proper equipment is very expens...