Pest guide
What's out there, and when.
Written by James, who's been treating homes between Woy Woy and Wyong for years. No scare tactics — just what to look for and when to worry.
Termites
Signs of Termites in Your House on the Central Coast
Hollow timber, mud leads, discarded wings, sticking doors and bubbling paint. What each sign means, where to look around the property, and why you shouldn't spray what you find.
CockroachesCockroach Pest Control on the Central Coast
How to tell a German cockroach from the big ones that wander in from outside, why supermarket sprays and bombs often don't fix it, and what a proper treatment does differently.
Buying a homePre-Purchase Pest Inspections on the Central Coast
What a timber pest inspection actually checks, why it is not the same as a building inspection, what cannot be seen in a finished house, and what to do if termites turn up.
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