General pest control is a whole-house treatment for the common insects that share Manly homes. It covers the inside and outside of the house in one visit, which suits people who want fewer spiders, ants and crawling insects without booking each one separately. Many people book it once or twice a year, often in spring before the warm weather arrives.
The crew we book walks the property first to see where insects are getting in and where they are living. They also look for gaps around pipes, doors and weep holes where insects slip inside. Then they treat the key areas inside and out. A general visit usually includes:
- A residual spray to outside walls, eaves and window frames
- Treatment of the sub-floor, decks and stairs
- Crack and crevice treatment in kitchens and bathrooms
- Dusting of the roof void where it can be reached
- Ant and spider treatment around paths and garden edges
To prepare, clear kitchen benches and the cupboards under the sink, move furniture a little away from the walls, and put pets and their bowls somewhere away from the treated areas. People and pets should stay off treated surfaces until they are dry. Tell the crew about anyone in the home with a health concern about pest products, and ask your doctor or call the Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26 if you have questions before the visit.
General pest control can be done on the same visit as a mosquito treatment, which is handy in late spring when both problems start to build. To book general pest control in Manly, call 07 3543 7771 and we will give you upfront pricing.
