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Autumn pest control what you need to know!

February 24, 2021 admin Leave a comment

Autumn pest control what you need to know!

With autumn just a few days away what does that mean for pests entering your humble abode and how can you reduce the risk of pests entering your home?

Now is the time to protect your home with a long-lasting pest preventative treatment to keep those pesky pests away.

With pest it can be some time that you notice that there is an infestation as we slide into the cooler months pest to are looking for a nice warm spot to call their home and unfortunately that means our home is now theirs if we don’t get on top of it now.

Redline Pest Control always recommends our clients to go in and around their homes and look out for any gaping holes, cracks and crevices and seal them up, so pests have a much harder time entering your home.

Any over hanging branches will need to be cut so pests such as roof rats won’t be able to make your roof void their playground.

Autumns common pests!

When we think about pests we often think pests only come in the warmer months but in reality that is not true as pests are looking for shelter so they survive the cooler months and what is most annoying thing is that it is our homes that pests love to enter.

German cockroaches
Rodents – rats or mice
Termites
Spiders
Ants
Bed bugs
Birds

Where do pests love to live?

Termites – love to feast on wooden structures in and around your home
Garages
Roof voids
Subfloors
Pipes and drains
Kitchen cabinets
Storage rooms
Bedrooms
Bin areas
Clutter and boxes

Prevention is better than cure!

Redline Pest Control recommends preventative pest control to our clients which means get on top of it before it gets on top of you.

Kill pests before they get a chance to breed, therefore making infestations harder to get a hold of.

After your pest treatment has been carried out, what will happen and what should you do?

We often get calls from our clients stating that they are still seeing some pest activity after two weeks.

This is perfectly normal as we use a slow release chemical that allows the pests to come in contact with the chemical but once they do the chemical will attack their nervous system and they will die off, we ask our clients to wait six weeks and if they are still seeing an influx of pests then to give us a quick call where we can discuss what would be the next step to take.

For spider treatments we will advise you to leave the webs there for roughly seven days then knock the webs down that way we know that we are getting a hold of the spiders as they love to hide when a treatment has been carried out.

With ants they will need to take the chemical back to the nest so the queen can digest the bait once this happens you will notice that that they will die off but then spew out as the queen has died and there is no queen to give them signals to forage for food or defend their colony. Once they spew out and come in contact with the chemical they will die.

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Kicking roof rats to the curb Blue Mountains

February 19, 2021 admin Leave a comment

Kicking roof rats to the curb Blue Mountains

Roof rats are becoming an increasing problem here in the Blue Mountains over the past several years or so.

Rodents are prone to seek shelter during the cooler months of the year and will cause havoc by causing them to invade your humble abode and bring their viruses and diseases with them which can make you very sick.

Here at Redline Pest Control we can keep your home a rat-free zone by kicking roof rats to the curb Blue Mountains, we will customise a specialised rodent package for you and your humble abode.

Redline Pest Control will be kicking roof rats to the curb Blue Mountains!

A good way to help reduce or prevent roof rats from making their home your home is to go around regularly and check for any damage or possible entry points and proof them to avoid the dreaded roof rat from settling in and creating a family within your four walls.

Trim away all-over hanging branches from overgrown trees that is hanging close or over your roof.

Make sure you that you dispose of any food matter or water sources as rodents love a good feed and drink when the night has settled.

If you pet has finished their food and water for the night remove their bowls so that there is no food or water for rodents.

Did you know that rodents love veggies, fruit and nut trees like we do, it is like an open buffet feast for these pesky rodents?

What are some signs that you may notice when having a rodent issue in your home?

Look for rodent droppings in and around your home
Gnawing or scratching noises coming from the roof or walls
Damage of electrical wiring
Grease marks on their run paths
Pets being agitated or stressed
Rodents make squeaking noises
Containers and bags eaten through if there is a food source
Dropping and urine smell

If you suspect that you have rodents, please don’t try and handle it on your own as that can cost you more in the long run.

Call Redline Pest Control today on 9920 0790 or 0426 002 007 for a free no obligation quote on how Redline Pest Control will be kicking roof rats to the curb Blue Mountains.

Our rodent treatments come with a six-month warranty for your peace of mind.

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Western Sydney food court pest control

December 30, 2020 admin Leave a comment

Western Sydney food court pest control

Why is it so important to have pest control done in food courts in shopping centres?

With high traffic areas like food courts in shopping centres it is highly important to carryout pest control to protect the health and safety of consumers who sit down to eat their meal.

Like us, pests love to eat and will jump at any opportunity to snap up the crumbs left behind.

Imagine taking a bite into what you bought to eat and a cockroach or a rat scurries past, what would you do? How would you react? Would you still eat the food that you bought?

By implementing an effective pest control maintenance program, you are ensuring the health and safety of each person that visits your food court.

It is your legal requirement to make sure that pest control takes all practicable measures to prevent pests and or vermin from entering a food premises.

Unfortunately, pest can cost you a great sum of money by

Contaminating food when pest and or vermin eat stock
Eating through electrical appliances, fixtures and fittings
Making consumers and staff sick
Loss of reputation
Fines by NSW food authority
Legal cases when a consumer of staff member has been sick
Named and shamed on the food authority website

What are some pests that can cause damage or make staff and consumers sick?

All species of cockroaches
Rodents
Stored pests
Ants
Flies
Birds

Where do pests love to hide?

Unless there is a high infestation of pests they will generally come out once the food court has been shut down for the night.

When you are seeing pests in the day that usually means that there is a very high infestation of pests and therefore you will be required to have pest control immediately to control and prevent pests and their life cycles.

Behind equipment
Under washing facilities
Behind electrical equipment
Cooking appliances
Heating and or air-conditioning units
Boxes and storage areas
Cracks and crevices
Wall cavities
Roof voids
Bin areas and or dumpsters

What are some practicable measures to prevent pests entering your food court?

Implementing a strict cleaning program
Seal any cracks, crevices and gaps
Installing any flyscreens to doors or windows
Installing weather strips, insect flying units, bird deterrents and door airflow systems
Food stored in appropriate storage containers
Remove all boxes, clutter any anything else that pests can hide in
Maintain clean cooking equipment such as stoves and benchtops
Removal of rubbish each day
If not using a cooking utensil or machinery put away
Eliminate food and water sources

Integrated Pest Management

What is Integrated Pest Management and how can this be useful for your Western Sydney food court pest control?

First step when we come out to provide you with our free no obligation quote is we,

Inspect your food court for pests that you listed as your main concern and be on the lookout for pests that you may have but didn’t notice was an issue
We will correctly identify all pests that are in your food court to list in our quote which we will send to you via email
The level of infestation is grouped in three categories, mild, moderate and severe
We will find a treatment plan that will be effective and give proven results
We will monitor pests and will provide you with documentation of the threshold of pests.

Why use Redline Pest Control for Western Sydney food court?

Each of our technicians are highly trained and are fully insured
Part of being an employee at Redline Pest Control is to have continuous training and attend workshops to gain knowledge on pests’ biology and how to use chemical in a safe manner.
We tailor suit all pests package suited to the individual pest issues
After each pest control has been carried out we provide a service report via email for you to have so when council comes in to inspect your premises for pests and vermin you can show them that you have met the requirements for pest control
We prove a service folder which has pest sighting forms and material safety data sheets

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Webbing Spiders Western Sydney

December 9, 2020 admin Leave a comment

Webbing Spiders Western Sydney

With webbing spiders Western Sydney, Redline Pest Control has the knowledge and experience on how to eradicate spiders in a safe and environmental way putting your mind at ease when we carryout spider control on your home.

What are webbing spiders?

Did you know that webbing spiders are spiders that spin silk webs to catch their prey. Some webs can be very captivating such as the St Andrew’s Cross spider, they have a zig zag silk web.

Below are some webbing spiders Western Sydney

What now? What can we do?

Unfortunately, this season we have an influx of calls with complaints of webbing spiders exploding.

Good news is, webbing spiders come under our general pest treatment unless they are internal.

A typical spider treatment consists dusting and of spraying where the webs are, once sprayed you must leave the cobwebs up for roughly one week then knock them down. We have found if you follow that step, we have great success in eradicating your webbing spiders Western Sydney. If there is spiders internally and they are poisonous we will discuss with you an alternate control option as they can hide in places that only fumigation will get to them.

Call Redline Pest Control to do for your free no obligation quote on how we can get rid of webbing spiders Western Sydney.

Our contact details are:

0426 002 007 or 9920 0790

info@redlinepestcontrolsydney.com.au or you can hit the contact icon in the menu bar at the top of this page.

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How to get rid of German cockroaches

November 10, 2020 admin Leave a comment

How to get rid of German cockroaches

Latin name – Blattella Germanica

When a client calls me, I go through my usually spiel of what their property is like and what pests they have.

When asking if a client has German cockroaches, some don’t know the difference as a cockroach is a cockroach and they just want that damn cockroach gone and dusted out of their home.

So, what does a German cockroach look like?

Colour of German Cockroaches: Adults are easily recognised by their goldy brown to tan in colour body with two black horizontal stripes located behind their head. Nymphs are darker in colour and look like a bug of some sort.
Size of German Cockroaches: Adult German cockroaches grow to roughly the length of 13-16 mm is size. While they have wings, they prefer to scurry around than fly about.

Help, how to get rid of German cockroaches?

Unfortunately, German cockroaches are imported into your home whether you bought a box or bag inside that may have had a live German cockroach or the Ootheca (egg casing).

If you live in residential apartments they can travel between units when infestations occur.

All you need in one ootheca to start an infestation forming in your property. For every female German cockroach, she will have roughly forty to fifty baby cockroaches and before you know it an infestation of German cockroaches can get out of hand.

What do German cockroaches eat?

German cockroaches love when we don’t wipe down our tables, benchtops and stove tops, they will feast on just about anything and everything when we don’t clean up each day.

That being said, German cockroaches will also feast on paper, electrical appliances. Toothpaste, soap, dead cockroaches and bugs.

When are German cockroaches most active?

They are a nocturnal insect and will usually come out of their harbourage spots at night-time once everything has settled down for the night. If you are seeing German cockroaches in the day it is an indication that you have a high infestation of German cockroaches and a treatment is need ASAP.

Lifecycle of German cockroaches.

Adult German cockroaches live to around 28 weeks and can reproduce up to six ootheca over their lifespan. For every female German cockroach, she will have between forty to fifty baby cockroaches at any given time. The Life Cycle repeats every six weeks therefore not getting the German cockroaches treated by a professional can be quite costly in the long run.

Preparation before Redline Pest Control comes to your home

Cleaning of the kitchen is a must. Wipe down all surfaces such as benchtops and stove tops, moping, a good clean behind the fridge, wipe out the microwave and dishwasher.
Remove all clutter such as papers, boxes and plastic bags, to minimise anywhere German cockroaches can hide and breed.
If the problem exists outside of your kitchen you will need to make sure that a through clean is taken care of and all clutter is removed as this is the perfect breeding ground for German cockroaches to breed and explode with an infestation.

What can you expect from your German cockroach treatment?

First week of your German cockroach treatment you should see around 80% of German cockroaches die.
Six weeks after your initial German cockroach treatment you should not have any German cockroaches unless the infestation of German cockroaches is quite high. If the infestation is high you will be told you need a second service at six weeks to kill the breeding cycle.
If you still see German cockroaches after six weeks don’t panic call Redline Pest Control, we provide six months warranty for low to medium infestations. if Redline Pest Control are to come out under a warranty period, we will send out the same technician to your home to treat the affected areas.

How do you determine the level of infestation of German cockroaches?

Mild- Kitchen, Bathroom and laundry. Has warranty.
Moderate- Kitchen, Bathroom, laundry, lounge and hallway. Has warranty.
Severe- Kitchen, Bathroom, laundry, lounge, hallway, bedrooms and all throughout your home. Will need a second service in six weeks’ time.

We treat All of Sydney including the Blue Mountains – Katoomba, Glenbrook, Blaxland, Emu Plains, Hawkesbury Heights, Hazelbrook, Springwood, Valley Heights, Luera, Lawson, Blackheath, Faulconbridge, Wentworth Falls, Winmalee, Yellow Rock, Mount Riverview

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Office pest control Blue Mountains

August 8, 2020 admin Leave a comment

Office pest control Blue Mountains

It is vital that when we work in an office that we are protected in all ways and what many people don’t realise is protection against pest is important to the health and safety of both employers and employees.

Offices have a lot of traffic throughout each day and with that rubbish starts the pile up. It is important to have someone who is responsible to check on the cleanliness and rubbish that is in the office each day so that way you are reducing the risk of a pest infestation.

If you have clients that come into your office and you have a pest infestation that can create a poor impression of your business and potentially can lose business with that person and get a bad reputation of being dirty and unhygienic.

How can you maintain a pest free environment?

It is your duty to maintain a pest free environment for not only your employees but for your clients too.

Having a regular pest service to your office reduces pest activity and reduces the risk of your employees and clients falling sick.

What are the four major pests in offices?

Cockroaches – campylobacteria’s, salmonellosis, listeriosis, typhoid fever, asthma, leprosy, E.coli infections, gastroenteritis , hepatitis A and cholera.
Rodents – rat fever bite, salmonellosis, hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, Lassa fever, haemorrhagic fever, leptospirosis and omsk fever.
Bed Bugs – not known to carry disease but can cause bites and rashes and infestation can get out of hand.
Flies – typhoid fever, hepatitis A, salmonellosis, cholera, conjunctivitis, gastroenteritis, tuberculosis and dysentery.
Ants – not known to carry diseases but can pack a nasty bite depending on the species.

Steps that can reduce pest from making your office their humble abode.

Empty all bins at the end of each day out of the office so there is not food source for them.
Clean coffee machines and other devices after each use.
Keep a clean workspace as crumbs will bring pests crawling to your desk.
Have clean eating areas and make sure your employees clean up after themselves.
Having a neat and tidy office with no clutter is a no brainer when it comes to pests.
Any cups, plates, bowls and sink that have water in them will need to be released as stagnant water is a breeding ground for mosquitoes and a water source for other pests, yes, they get thirsty too.
Have food cupboards clean with pantry stuff in airtight containers.
Check the external areas for pest activity for large cockroaches and spiders.

Why choose Redline Pest Control for your pest control?

Choosing the right office pest control Blue Mountains can be daunting, there are so many of us in the pest industry. We all claim to be Sydney’s best pest control, but are we?

Here at Redline Pest Control we understand the need for a fast response and discreet pest control for your office. We have tailored suited pest treatments for all pests and understand the life cycle of each pests and how-to carryout an effective pest treatment to your office.

Each one of our pest technicians are fully qualified and insured for your peace of mind when we carry out pest control on your office.
After each pest treatment we issue out a pest service report for your records so you can keep up to date with what pests we treated and when your next pest service is due, this also has the chemicals that we use on that service report.
We don’t compromise on quality when carrying out your pest service.
Friendly, honest and reliable pest technicians.
Products are safe for humans, pets and the environment.
Over 15 years in the pest industry.

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What attracts rats and mice

July 6, 2020 admin Leave a comment

What attracts rats and mice

When I think of rats and mice, I get a shiver running down my spine. I think about all the nasty diseases they carry, and I also get quite annoyed when they start eating our fresh produce that we grow in the backyard. I had been watching and letting my zucchini get to a reasonable size so I could make some tasty fritters but to my surprise the rat that decided it was going to for their dinner and not my breakfast.

I was determined that I was going to handle getting this pesky little rat out of my garden and on deaths door, yep, yeah right, it toyed with me, making me go insane until I had to realise that defeat was on the cards and that I would have to come into work and tell the technicians about this disgusting pesky rat that is eating my fruit and veggies. Lucky for me George came around to my home and set up an effective rodent bait treatment that quickly and swiftly got the results of getting rid of this hairy little monster.

So, what attracts rats and mice and how can we effectively get rid of them, so they don’t destroy our crops, pass on diseases and make our home their residence.

Food sources

What attracts rats and mice is having an abundance of food, this can be from kitchen scraps to the compost, my precious fruit and garden, having poultry, having birds, have cats or dogs food left out, not packing food away in the appropriate containers, not having a secure bin and having an overgrown junk yard.

Water sources

Did you know that if you have leaky pipes and poor drainage is perfect for rats and mice as it gives them an abundance of water so they can stay hydrated. So, get those pipes and drains fixed ASAP At night time before you go to bed it is important to remove all water sources such as pet water bowls so that way there is no water source for them to drink in or around your home.

Prevention tips

Why these tips will help prevent an infestation of rats and mice it is not a cure, if you notice that you do have an infestation of rats and mice it is best to call for a professional pest controller as we have the skills and right baiting system for your home or business. We will bait accordingly and when doing rodent treatments, we will always use rodent bait boxes so we don’t harm or kill your family members or any pets that may live or visit your home.

So, what are some things you could do to help prevent rats and mice?

Have mini inspections on your home to see if there is anything that would be tasty for rats and mice.
Fix any pipes or drainage issues ASAP.
Always keep your rubbish secured so they can’t get through it.
Seal off any holes in or around your home so they can’t squeeze their way inside.
Don’t have your yard looking like a junkyard.
Always have the grass cut short.
Any over hanging tree branches trim them down.
Store all food in airtight containers.
Remove pet bowls at the end of the night so they can’t eat or drink.

Why am I seeing more ants after my ant treatment?

June 5, 2020 admin Leave a comment

Why am I seeing more ants after my ant treatment?

We often get calls from our clients stating that their ant infestation has worsen after we have completed the ant treatment. The reason behind this is simply because the chemical barrier that we conduct not only the surface ants but the ants that are in the chambers.

Ants live in chambers and have a pecking order from the queen to the workers. Each ant has their own specific role when it comes to protecting and feeding the colony.

Why am I seeing more ants after my ant treatment?

What is involved in our ant treatments?

Internally we use an ant bait system that will draw the ants to the bait and therefore start to eliminate the ants.

Externally we conduct a full ant treatment to all areas, with this treatment and the internal treatment this will eliminate the ants that are on your property.

Why am I seeing more ants after my ant treatment?

I am still seeing ants, please help!

They say the storm is brewing and, on its way, so once the storm has past then there is light at the end of the rainbow and so is your ant treatment. Unfortunately, it gets worse before it gets better. With our ant treatments it draws out and attracts the ants to the baiting system, the more ants that take to the baiting system the better chance we have for the ants to take back the chemical to the nest so we get a colony elimination.

But what now?

Why am I seeing more ants after my ant treatment?

It is a waiting game now, but we must remember not to spray any store-bought products as it counteracts with our treatment making in effective.

The chemicals we use has a slow release therefore getting better results over time.

Our ant treatments come with a full six-month warranty period for your peace of mind.

Infection Control Training in COVID 19

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George from Redline Pest Control has completed his course in Infection Control Training in COVID 19.

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Birds solar panels proof today

March 11, 2020 admin Leave a comment

Bird proofing solar panels Sydney

With the need to reduce our carbon footprint more and more people are turning towards getting solar panels fitted onto their roofs to reduce their energy consumption.

Unfortunately, that means once the solar panels have been installed along come pigeons and make your solar panels their home.

Disadvantages of having birds roost under your solar panels:

Eyesore from their poop
Bird droppings corroding metal stripping
Bird poop diseases such as, cryptococcosis, histoplasmosis, salmonellosis, E.coli, St louis encephalitis and many more diseases
Bird lice which can come inside and make you feel itchy
Bird droppings blocking your drainage systems and guttering
Noises throughout the night and early morning

Here at Redline Pest Control are paving the way when it comes to solar panel proofing solar panels and will customise a package on how many solar panels you have.

The best thing about solar panel proofing is not only do we get rid of the birds it also prevents rodents, leaf debris and other foreign objects gaining entry under your solar panels.

Did you know that once you get your solar panels proofed you will notice that airflow will glide through therefore making your solar panels more efficient.

Each of our technicians are highly trained, have working at heights certificate and will come to your home with a professional service.

We understand bird’s biology, habits and most importantly, how to get rid of them roosting under your solar panels.

Redline Pest Control will supply and install bird proofing mesh which is made from a robust hot dipped galvanised mesh to the perimeter of your solar panels.

The galvanised bird proofing mesh is attached to the edges of your solar panels using a clipping system. We do not glue, drill or screw anything to your solar panels as it will either void your warranty or cause damage.

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Once your solar panels have been clipped on, you will be able to unclip our mesh for future maintenance to your solar panels.

Our bird proofing system is designed to prevent birds, rodents, leaf debris and any other foreign objects to get underneath your solar panels.

Prior to installation of the bird mesh, your technician will clean out all live birds, chicks, nesting materials, leaf debris and any other foreign objects from underneath your solar panels.

We provide a five-year workmanship warranty for all bird proofing.

Please note that while we do bird proof your solar panels to avoid them gaining entry we are unable to stop them roosting on top of solar panels.

Birds will usually stick around for a few weeks, this is due to them not realising that this is no longer their home.

After a few weeks or so the birds should move on and find new shelter.

Redline Pest Control is fully insured for your peace of mind.

We also bird proof ledges, downpipes, warehouses, industrial, schools, car parks and many more.

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Autumn pest control what you need to know!

Autumns common pests!

Where do pests love to live?

Prevention is better than cure!

Autumn pest control what you need to know! click on the links below for further reading on all pest related topics.

Kicking roof rats to the curb Blue Mountains

Redline Pest Control will be kicking roof rats to the curb Blue Mountains!

What are some signs that you may notice when having a rodent issue in your home?

Western Sydney food court pest control

Why is it so important to have pest control done in food courts in shopping centres?

Unfortunately, pest can cost you a great sum of money by

What are some pests that can cause damage or make staff and consumers sick?

Where do pests love to hide?

What are some practicable measures to prevent pests entering your food court?

Integrated Pest Management

Why use Redline Pest Control for Western Sydney food court?

Webbing Spiders Western Sydney

What are webbing spiders?

Below are some webbing spiders Western Sydney

What now? What can we do?

Further Reading:

How to get rid of German cockroaches

Office pest control Blue Mountains

How can you maintain a pest free environment?

What are the four major pests in offices?

Steps that can reduce pest from making your office their humble abode.

Why choose Redline Pest Control for your pest control?

What attracts rats and mice

Food sources

Water sources

Prevention tips

So, what are some things you could do to help prevent rats and mice?

Why am I seeing more ants after my ant treatment?

What is involved in our ant treatments?

I am still seeing ants, please help!

But what now?

Bird proofing solar panels Sydney

Disadvantages of having birds roost under your solar panels:

We provide a five-year workmanship warranty for all bird proofing.

Redline Pest Control is fully insured for your peace of mind.

Best Solution for all your Pests Problems