Pest Control Cooranbong
Professional Pest Control and Termite Services in Cooranbong
For professional pest control and termites services in Cooranbong look no further than Rebel Pest Professionals. Locally owned and operated, Rebel Pest Professionals have been servicing Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter Valley area for over 25 years.
We deliver personalised and trustworthy pest control services to homes and businesses across the Newcastle and Lake Macquarie area.
Our Key Pest Control Services in Cooranbong
A lot of customers ask us how they can keep everyday pests such as cockroaches, ants and spiders out of their homes. Our recommendation is to have a general pest treatment once a year, which involves spraying exterior walls and floors/decks around the perimeter of the property. The treatment is effective for many months and is an easy way to keep pests outdoors where they belong.
Termites, however, pose a much more significant risk due to the damage they can inflict on people’s homes. Termite protection measures need to be taken by every homeowner in Cooranbong due to the high level of termite activity in the area.
If a specific pest is causing an issue, we can perform a number of specialist, targeted treatments. Click the pest images at the bottom of the page to find out more about the specialist services we offer.
As well as homeowners, we work with local businesses to ensure their premises are kept free of pests and that regulatory standards are strictly adhered to.
Termite Inspection Cooranbong
Termites eat cellulose, which is found in wood sources such as fallen trees, logs, and the timber framing used in residential properties. Wooden floorboards, skirting boards and architraves are also termite targets. Having a professional termite inspection every year will spot the early signs of termite activity and minimise the potential damage that termites can cause. Our professional inspectors will not only examine the property looking for signs of termite activity, but will also make recommendations for ways to make the property less attractive to foraging termites. This might be as simple as fixing a leaking tap (termites need lots of moisture) or improving the seals around penetration pipes. The inspection report will include photographs of the property and note the steps that should be taken by the homeowner.
Termite Treatment Cooranbong
With people’s homes typically being their most significant asset, it is a smart choice to install a termite protection system. The two most common termite treatments are soil treatments and monitoring/baiting systems. With a baiting system, bait stations are placed in the ground at regular intervals around the property, which are discovered by termites as they forage in the soil. With a soil treatment, a liquid termiticide is mixed into the soil around the property. Whatever, the termite system installed, annual termite inspections are still required, not only to check for termite activity, but important check to make sur the termite treatment hasn’t been compromised, for example by renovations or landscaping.
Cooranbong – Key Pests
Cooranbong has a subtropical climate with hot summers and fairly mild winters. With the highest rainfall occurring in late summer, the resulting humidity makes for perfect conditions for many crawling and flying pests. Cockroach numbers will be at their peak during the summer months, as will ant numbers. Rodents, on the other hand, become a problem during the cooler months when they search for a warm indoor place to nest. Gaps and cracks in exterior walls should be sealed to prevent them gaining access. Termites are different to all these pests as they live underground are are incredibly difficult to spot. Without annual professional termite inspections, they can cause extensive damage to a home before they are noticed, which is why they should be considered the top pest for Cooranbong residents.
Cooranbong – Key Facts
The word ‘Cooranbong’ comes to the language of the Awabakal Aborigines, who are the traditional inhabitants of the land. It is believed to mean ‘rocky bottom creek’ or ‘water over rocks’, thought to be a reference to Dora Creek. The opening of the first post office in 1866 confirmed the name and spelling of Cooranbong.
The Water Tower Picnic Area along Watagan Forest Road is named after an 18-metre water tower built in 1961 that was used as a surveillance checkpoint for forest fires. However, the water tower was demolished in the 1970s because of severe termite infestation in the timber poles. Today, only the base of the poles remain.
Since the arrival of European settlers, the Watagans have been exploited for timber for use in railway construction and for rifle-making purposes during World War II. The Mosquito fighter plane was constructed from Coachwood from the Watagans.
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