Pest control
Council does not provide any direct pest control services and does not sell pest control products.
These products may be readily purchased at a hardware store or supermarket.
Do it yourself pest control
Do it yourself pest control is not as complicated as you may think. Some people find it satisfying to make up their own pest control products. Pest control remedies are not necessarily looking for cheap or easy options, but merely searching for low toxic alternatives to chemical sprays.
It is cost effective and simple, where with minimal effort each day you can dramatically reduce the incidents of pests especially in the kitchen area.
Maintenance of hygiene and cleanliness within the home is the one basic rule to follow to avoid pests.
Other things which could be done as part of do it yourself pest control is sealing off all crevices in and around the problem areas, as this will reduce access points for pests.
Checking the levels of adequate sub-floor ventilation is another vital concept which contributes to successful pest management.
