Dedant Building and Pest

If you think you’ve got a pest infestation in your home, such as termites, you should immediately contact a termite inspector. However, one thing you can’t afford is a dodgy pest inspector. However, knowing which pest inspector to contact can be difficult. Just googling “pest inspector” can give you thousands of pages of results, some legitimate contractors and others who will fleece you out of your money for sub-standard or even no work at all. As such, we've put together a guide that will help you avoid dodgy pest inspectors and find quality contractors. Check for reviews Reviews can often be a good way to determine the quality of a tradies' service. Google can be a handy tool for this – Google will feature the reviews of any business you search up. Many glowing reviews and a high score suggest the business is quality. Request to see licenses If you’re still unsure after checking online reviews, you can ask about the licenses the business has. For building inspections, they ...

Cockroaches are among the most common and bothersome pests that you will ever find around your home. You’ll want to remove cockroaches as soon as possible as not only are they disgusting but they can also contaminate food and spread bacteria. As such, we have created this blog to inform you of the best way to get rid of cockroaches. 1)     Make sure your house is clean The best thing you can do to ensure a cockroach free home is to make sure you never get cockroaches in the first place. Cockroaches are attracted to grease, food left out of the counter, piles of dirty dishes in the sink and other forms of mess. As such, you should always seek to clean your plates and maintain cleanliness in the kitchen. 2)     Don’t give them any places to hide You should do all that you can to make sure cockroaches have nowhere to hide. Start by reducing the clutter in your home. Cockroaches love to hide in every nook and cranny they can find. Every pile of rubbis...

Rats can be a major household problem if left unchecked. As such, you will want to remove rats as soon as you find them. This is because rats are carriers of disease, can eat your food and damage your home. As such, we’ve put together a list of 4 top tips to help you get rid of rats you find on your property. 1)     Get a cat One way to help get rid of rats and mice is to get a housecat. Cats are carnivores and love to hunt wild prey, such as rats and mice . For thousands of years, humans have used cats to hunt for rodents and they are still great for this purpose. Along with the bonus of 24/7 pest control, adopting a cat also gives you years of companionship. 2)     Rat Traps Traps are a relatively cheap and effective way to catch rats. They can be left in an area for a long time if necessary but should be checked often. This is because a dead, rotting rat can attract bugs and other pests. Traps come in many forms such as snap traps, live traps o...

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...

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 ...

 Ants are a common sight around many Australian homes. Constantly on the hunt for food, ants can quickly become a problem. You should know how to reduce ants around your home. Types of ants Some ants are venomous, some destructive and others can carry disease. Bull ants, fire ants and green ants are known to deliver painful stings. Allergic reactions to these stings can prove to be fatal. Carpenter ants can damage wooden structures, though not as badly as termites can. It is important to distinguish between a carpenter ant and a termite, as termites are not ants. Black house ants are known as a nuisance. They enter homes in search of food and can contaminate areas like your kitchen. Other types of ants like ghost ants can spread germs and cause diseases in humans. Regardless of the type of ant, you do not want a major infestation around your home. They are destructive, unsightly and potentially dangerous. How to reduce ants It is not enough to simply kill any ant you see because in...