Protect Your Home From Pests

Ants Control

Ants usually enter homes while searching for food, especially sweet and sticky substances. Garden ants may not be considered major disease carriers, but ants can still contaminate food because it is impossible to know where they were foraging before entering your kitchen.

Types of Ant Problems

How to Keep Ants Away

• Always cover food properly.
• Clean food and liquid spills immediately.
• Clean food debris from under kitchen appliances.
• Keep rubbish bins tightly sealed.
• Keep compost enclosed and covered.
• Clear pet food as soon as feeding is finished.
• Seal cracks and crevices around doors and windows.

How to Get Rid of Ants

Small garden ant problems may respond to general ant products, but established infestations, Pharaoh’s ants, fire ants or repeated activity usually need professional pest control.

Professional Ant Control

Pestoman technicians understand ant behaviour and use professional methods to control the issue properly and reduce recurrence.

Cockroaches Control

Cockroaches are high-risk household pests. They may carry serious illnesses such as salmonella, dysentery, gastroenteritis and typhoid. Their droppings can also trigger eczema and asthma, especially in homes with children, elderly people or vulnerable family members.

They are unpleasant to see, create a musty odour, contaminate food and can breed quickly. A fast response is important before the infestation spreads.

Signs of a Cockroach Problem

Typical Signs

• Seeing live insects, especially at night.
• Egg cases and shed skins.
• Black droppings.
• Unpleasant musty smell in established infestations.
• Damage to organic materials such as leather or books.

How to Keep Cockroaches Away

Seal entry points such as gaps under doors, pipe openings and cracks around walls, skirting boards and electrical sockets.

• Store food in sealed containers or bags.
• Clean waste food and spillages immediately.
• Clean under fridges, cookers and appliances.
• Clear used crockery and cutlery quickly.
• Remove pet food and water overnight.
• Keep refuse and compost in sealed bins.
• Do not leave liquids in sinks or buckets overnight.

Professional Cockroach Control

Cockroaches are resilient and often hide in places that basic products cannot reach. Pestoman technicians use targeted treatment methods and professional products to control cockroach activity over the long term.

Flies and Mosquitoes Control

Flies and mosquitoes are irritating when they enter homes in large numbers, and some species can also create health risks. House flies may spread diseases such as salmonella, dysentery, tuberculosis, cholera and parasitic worms.

Mosquito bites can cause irritation and distress, especially for children, and mosquitoes are associated with diseases such as dengue fever.

Types of Fly and Mosquito Problems

How to Keep Mosquitoes and Flies Away

• Always cover food properly.
• Clear food and liquid spills immediately.
• Clean under kitchen appliances.
• Keep rubbish bins tightly sealed.
• Keep compost enclosed and covered.
• Clean up after pets.

Prevent Standing Water

• Keep drains clear and running.
• Treat drains showing fly activity.
• Keep gutters and gullies unblocked.
• Cover stored water.
• Do not leave standing water in cans or containers.

Professional Fly and Mosquito Control

For repeated or large infestations, professional treatment is recommended. Pestoman technicians identify breeding sources and apply effective control measures.

Creepy Crawlies Control

Creepy crawlies and casual intruders can be stressful inside the home. Some insects can spread disease, some damage possessions, and many create discomfort for people who fear crawling insects.

Types of Creepy Crawlie Problems

How to Keep Creepy Crawlies Away

Seal gaps under doors, around pipes, near walls, around skirting boards and behind electrical sockets. Vacuum carpets and rugs regularly, especially where carpet beetles may lay eggs.

• Store food in containers or sealed bags.
• Clean waste food and spillages immediately.
• Clean under fridges and cookers.
• Keep refuse and compost in sealed bins.
• Avoid leaving liquids overnight.
• Keep damp rooms dry and well ventilated.

Professional Pest Control

Established creepy crawlie problems can be difficult to treat because many insects hide deep in cracks and corners. Pestoman technicians use professional inspection and targeted treatments for long-term control.

Rodents Control

Rats and mice can create serious health risks for humans and pets. Rats may carry diseases such as salmonella, Weil’s disease and TB, and they can also carry fleas, mites and ticks.

Rats in the Home or Garden

Any rat activity inside the home should be treated urgently, even if rats are not entering the main living area. Garden activity can also become risky, especially where children or pets spend time.

Signs of a Rat Problem

• Scratching noises in walls or under floors.
• Dark tapered droppings.
• Ammonia-like smell in enclosed areas.
• Gnaw marks on wood, plastic, packaging or cables.
• Ripped food packaging.
• Nests made from shredded paper or fabric.
• Burrows in compost heaps, under sheds or below decking.

How to Keep Rats Away

Proofing is the first line of defence. Young rats can enter through very small gaps, so holes should be sealed and door gaps protected. Food should be stored in plastic or metal containers, and areas under cookers and fridges should be cleaned regularly.

Outdoor bins should remain closed, meat should not be added to compost heaps, and damaged pipework should be repaired because rats can enter through broken pipes.

Professional Rat Control

Basic products may help in low-risk situations, but living-area activity, repeated infestations and established colonies need professional treatment. Pestoman technicians provide targeted rodent control and prevention guidance.

Termites Control

Pestoman helps protect homes from termite problems. Termites are wood-boring insects that attack timber and can damage ceilings, walls, floors, doors, cupboards and furniture.

The termite threat can be extremely serious because damage may remain hidden for years. Over time, termites weaken timber and may cause major structural damage if not treated quickly.

About Termites

Termites are social insects and are often confused with ants. They play a natural role in breaking down dead plant material, but inside buildings they can become highly destructive.

Treating Termites

Termite treatment depends on the type of termite. Subterranean termites need contact with soil and return to their nest, while dry wood termites can live entirely inside timber.

Professional treatment is important because untreated infestations can lead to widespread damage. Signs may include scratching sounds in door frames, thin timber surfaces, mud patches, kick holes or tiny waste pellets from dry wood termite activity.

Termite Survey

Before treatment, a Pestoman surveyor identifies the termite type and the extent of infestation. Treatment may involve spraying with a registered termiticide and, in some cases, drilling or working into timber areas.

Why Pestoman

Pestoman focuses on termite control with technical skill and careful service. The team works to reduce disruption, maintain cleanliness and protect your home during the treatment process.

Spider Control

Spiders rarely bite people, and many are useful because they feed on insects. However, spiders can become a nuisance inside homes because of webs, fear, and their habit of hiding in warm, dark spaces.

They may enter through wall cracks, corners, air vents, eaves, garden-facing openings and areas around external lighting.

Spiders

Spiders are easily recognised by their eight legs and exist in many colours and sizes. Some common indoor spiders include house spiders, cellar spiders, wolf spiders and sac spiders.

How to Keep Spiders Away

• Vacuum regularly.
• Remove visible webs.
• Fill gaps in walls and under doors.
• Keep firewood and compost piles away from the home.
• Use lighting that attracts fewer insects, as insects attract spiders.

How to Get Rid of Spiders

DIY spider control can give limited results. When spider activity grows or keeps returning, a professional pest control service can inspect hiding areas and create a control plan for your home.

Pestoman technicians are trained professionals who understand pest habits and respect your home, family and time while carrying out the service.