Question 1

I have just found termites what should I do?

Accepted Answer

Do not disturb them! Termites will often retreat back through their workings and possibly pop up somewhere else in a few weeks.  Not to worry if you have disturbed the termite workings, our traineed technicians can likely find them again.
For us to be able to treat termites we need to have active termites to be able to treat the source - Termite colony & Queen. Treating termites is also a numbers game, the more termites we can treat the more successful the treatment is likely to be. 
So, if possible tape up the damaged area using cloth or duct tape, you can even use cardboard for large openings. And then contact Precision Pest Management WA as soon as possible, but don’t panic termites are not going to eat your home overnight!
Do not spray termites yourself with flysprays or other household bug killers. Killing termites you can see is easy, killing termites you cant see is the tricky part and that is where Precision Pest Management comes in.

Question 2

I have a cat or a dog, is it going to be ok if you are spraying my house?"

Accepted Answer

As long as at booking or our technician is made aware on day that there is a cat or dog on site we will take steps to ensure your beloved pet is kept safe. If treating pest externally we'll request pets remain indoors for the duration and atleast 2 hours post treatment.

Question 3

What if it rains on the day of the treatment?

Accepted Answer

Think of the residual insecticide as a bit like paint, provided the product gets a chance to dry it will adhere to the surface, the products we use are designed to endure typical weather conditions and will NOT get rinsed off by the first rain event. However if the surface is already wet or it rains before it gets a chance to dry it can affect the treatment. Our Technician will assess the conditions at the time of the treatment and reschedule the external work if need be. This is also the reason we offer a 3 month free service period (30 days ants) with our full general pest treatments to give you the confidence that we stand by our treatments.

Question 4

How toxic are the chemicals you use?

Accepted Answer

The products we use are recognised as the safest on the market. However, having said that they are still a chemical and should be treated as such. So, using them the way they should be used, they are considered very safe to be used in and around homes and businesses. These products are even registered for use in child care centres, schools, nursing homes and other high sensitive sites.
Our staffs health and the health of our customers are of utmost importance.

Question 5

How often should I get my house treated?

Accepted Answer

Domestically, every house and every client is different. We have some clients that have genuine fears of spiders and other creepy crawlies so opt for multiple treatments per year. 
Typically, most clients keep to an annual progam.

Question 6

We want to pressure wash our house how long after the treatment should we wait?

Accepted Answer

Pressure washing is designed to clean surfaces back to their original condition, and this of course can remove any residual insecticide we have applied. It is therefore best to organise your pressure washing to take place before your next treatment.

Question 7

What areas do you treat?

Accepted Answer

A normal general pest treatment is an internal/external treatment including the roof space. But we essentially target our treatment to areas which will maximise the products exposure to the pest but is also safe to do so. These areas typically include:
Externally: Window frames, door frames, down pipes, gutters, crack/crevices, pergoloas, sheds, fence capping and railings, walls, garden edges, paths, carports and garages.
Internally: Skirtings, under/around dishwashers & fridges and any internal areas with activity such as cockroaches to pantries etc will be treated accordingly.
Our technician will discuss with you on the day in more detail and address any questions or concerns you may have.

Question 8

If you bait the rats in my roof wont they just die up there?

Accepted Answer

The baits we use are designed to have a gradual effect on the rodents. Rats, after cosuming baits will start feeling unwell and disoriented and try to head back to their established nesting area. The reality is however that 80-90% will die elsewhere and 10-20% may die within your roof space.
It really depends on the size of the rat population in your roof, if you have just one or two rats living in your roof, you would be unlucky to have a carcass, however if you have 20 rats living in your roof chances are you're going to have a rat carcss in your roof. If the rat population in your roof space is of this level of activity you may have more concerns than a dead rat up there.

Question 9

What if my dog eats a rat bait or one of the poisoned rats?

Accepted Answer

Precision Pest Management WA has not had a case of dog poisioning yet and intend to keep it that way! Rat bait is extremely toxic to dogs therefore whenever we bait outside of the roof we always ensure the bait is secured inside tamper resistant stations which are designed to prevent kids and pets from accessing the bait. For a dog to suffer secondary poisoning from consuming a poisoned rat it would have to consume multiple poisoned rats, so although it is theoretically possible it is very unlikely.  Dogs cannot get secondary rat bait poisoning from simply licking or mouthing a carcass. 
If your believe your dog has consumed baits and shows the following signs, go to a vet immediately:
 • pale gums or small pin point haemorrhages on the gums
 • lethargy
 • bruising under skin
 • blood in urine or faeces
 • bleeding from the nose
 • seizures or tremors
 • vomiting
 • laboured bbreathing

Question 10

If I had a termite treatment/barrier done when the house was built why do I still need to have annual inspections?

Accepted Answer

Although termite management systems or termite “barriers” significantly reduce the risk of termite attack they are not 100% foolproof. Termite management systems, in particular physical systems, are designed to prevent concealed entry, which means the visual inspection zone needs to be regularly checked for termites bridging these zones. 
We regularly see “barriers” breached by plumbing or electrical services, reticulation installed and even general gardening. The idea of regular termite inspections is to detect termites at an early stage before they cause significant damage. It is also a great opportunity to detect conducive conditions at an early stage and also just to make sure you haven’t accidently compromised your termite management system by building on decks, pergolas or even building garden beds against your home. Remember your home is often your biggest asset and your termite management system along with regular inspections are the only way to protect this asset.

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